Best Lawyers in Canada for Corporate Law

Sophie Lessard-Berger is a partner within the Banking and Finance law group. As part of her practice, she advises and represents financial institutions, borrowers and investors in matters of syndicated loans, project financing and international financing operations. An experienced leader in corporate reorganizations and in mergers and acquisitions, Sophie also practised business law for many years before focusing her practice on bank financing. With a wide range of experience, Sophie has the ...

Vincent Girard has been the managing partner of the Quebec City office since January 1, 2025. In this role, he oversees all activities of the Quebec City office, bringing enthusiasm and energy to the team. A partner at Fasken since 2020, Vincent has a business law practice focusing on mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, corporate finance and commercial contract negotiations. He has worked on a number of notable matters for which he has provided innovative legal solutions to a...

Paul's practice focuses primarily on corporate and commercial law, particularly in the field of companies, not-for-profit corporations, partnerships and commercial contracts. He is renowned for his ability to formulate pragmatic and innovative solutions to the most complex legal problems in corporate law. Paul was a law professor for over 25 years and author of several authoritative legal texts on corporate law and a contributor in most of the major corporate law journals, including the Revue...

Michael is a senior commercial and insolvency lawyer whose forty years of practice have included many significant transactions and litigation assignments. He is the Chair of the firm's Board of Executive Partners. Michael is the Chair of the firm’s Board of Executive Partners. He has a wealth of experience from his broad banking law, insolvency, and commercial practice, including related litigation. Michael has acted as lead counsel in lending and insolvency matters originating in Saska...

Marcus Archer focuses on public and private debt and equity financings, mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, reorganizations and purchases and sales of businesses and assets, acting for corporations, private equity, investment banks and creditors. He also assists clients with corporate governance, regulatory compliance, continuous disclosure and general corporate matters. Mr. Archer is a director or corporate secretary of a number of public and private corporations. Mr. Archer joined our...

With exceptional rigour and reliability, Michel Rochefort specializes in securities and has developed a particular expertise in matters involving Canadian regulatory authorities. He works with companies listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the TSX Venture Exchange, investment funds, investment dealers and portfolio managers. Over the years, Michel has gained a vast experience in take-over bids, public offerings and private placements. A graduate of the Canadian Securities Institute, he ha...

Dale practices in the areas of commercial, general and business aviation, banking and finance, and corporate commercial law. Dale is a leading practitioner in the aviation field, having provided legal counsel to domestic and foreign air carriers, aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul companies, lenders/borrowers, lessors/lessees, buyers/sellers, and institutional clients in all manner of aviation transactions and in respect of the establishment and merger of commercial air services, both ...

Brad Hayden is a senior business lawyer. He has an extensive background in leadership, management, strategic and operational planning, organizational transformation and change management, client relationship management, business operations, governance and communication. Brad practises business law, with a focus on the energy and transportation industries. He works with businesses involved in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and financings, domestic and cross-border reorganizations, corpora...

Michael Henley is a knowledgeable and skilled business and real estate lawyer. He advises his clients in many aspects of business law, including private mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, succession planning, and bank financing work. He counsels his clients with respect to corporation transactions, including incorporations, shareholder agreements, and purchase and sale agreements. He also advises clients on commercial real estate transactions. Mike worked as a commercial credi...

Although Rick is frequently called upon for high stakes complex corporate, commercial and organizational matters he continues to assist businesses and organizations of all sizes and on matters of all complexities. With a wealth of knowledge acquired over more than 40 years, Rick has extensive experience in sophisticated transactions of various kinds including acquisitions, mergers, partnerships and corporate reorganizations. His practice spans the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors. In add...

Eric Vaillant is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. Eric practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Eric Vaillant since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Eric Vaillant is held by other lawyers.

Crystal is a partner at the Felesky Flynn Saskatoon office. She practices in all areas of personal and corporate tax, with a focus on owner-managed business and succession planning. Crystal’s commitment to excellence has not gone unnoticed. She has been recognized by her peers in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ for her outstanding work in Tax Law, Trusts and Estates, and Corporate Law—a testament to her high-caliber practice and dedication to her clients. Cry...

Rafal Wrzesien is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Rafal practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Rafal Wrzesien since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Rafal Wrzesien is held by other lawyers.

Rod Talaifar advises public and private companies, boards of directors and management teams on corporate transactions, governance matters and strategic business issues. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, he works with clients across a range of industries, including mining, royalty and streaming, forest products, merchant banking and financial services. Rod’s practice includes Corporate Law , Mergers and Acquisitions Law , Mining Law, Natural Resources Law and Securities Law. He regul...

Luc R. Borduas is a partner of the firm and he devotes his practice to corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and joint ventures in the fields of pharmaceuticals, intellectual property, as well as domestic and international trade. Mr. Borduas represents many national, international, and regional companies active in the manufacturing, commercial, and services sectors, including venture capital firms. Mr. Borduas also represents universities and university health centr...

Adam Bata is a member of Miller Thomson’s Mergers & Acquisitions and Business Law Groups. Adam primarily spends his time advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, corporate governance and other general corporate matters. In addition to advising clients on M&A, Adam’s practice focuses corporate structuring, including advising clients on corporate formation and key corporate governance matters such as the preparation of shareholders agreements and partne...