Best Lawyers in Canada for Corporate Law

Peter Roth is a Partner at Farris LLP in Vancouver, British Columbia. He advises public and private companies, boards of directors, investors, and management teams on a wide range of business and transactional matters, with a practice that includes Corporate Governance Practice, Corporate Law, and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. With more than 15 years of experience as corporate and transactional counsel, Peter works with clients across diverse industries, including senior housing and REITs, mi...

Jonathan practises predominantly in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, capital markets and securities law. He has been involved in several high-profile commercial acquisition, financing and public offering transactions of Canadian and international clients. Jonathan has extensive experience acting for buyers, sellers and issuers, both public and private, in a variety of industries, including regulated professional practice acquisitions (i.e., roll-ups with respect to th...

Kenton L. Fast is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Leasing Law, Corporate Law, Real Estate Law and Trusts and Estates. Kenton L. practices law in Winnipeg, Manitoba Best Lawyers has recognized Kenton L. Fast since 2015. 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 Kenton L. Fast is held by other lawyers.

Andrew Wilder is a partner at Torkin Manes LLP in Toronto, Ontario, with more than 25 years of experience advising domestic and international clients on Corporate Law matters, including corporate and commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions , securities matters, financings and cross-border business operations. He regularly advises companies entering the Canadian market and clients involved in the acquisition and sale of Canadian businesses. Andrew serves as head of the firm’s C...

Julien Morier is a partner in Miller Thomson’s corporate group. He specializes in mergers and acquisitions, cross-border transactions, reorganizations, and corporate governance. With extensive experience, he negotiates a variety of commercial contracts, including distribution, supply, and service agreements. Julien provides strategic advice to a diverse clientele, including leaders in retail, natural resources, and information technology, as well as institutional investors and private e...

Pierre-Philippe leads and negotiates M&A commercial transactions. He is a pragmatic, ambitious, and creative lawyer who has developed a keen business sense. His business acumen enables him to provide effective advice on complex issues to clients in wide-ranging industries, including the healthcare sector and highly innovative growth companies. As a lawyer recognized for his communications skills, he provides companies with the support they need for continued growth. His active listening s...

Scott Murtha is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Tax Law. Scott practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Scott Murtha 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 Scott Murtha is held by other lawyers.

Stacey Bothwell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Stacey practices law in London, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Stacey Bothwell since 2019. 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 Stacey Bothwell is held by other lawyers.

Leading Gowling WLG's Structured Finance and Securitization Group, Toronto-based partner Jason Kroft brings over 25 years of experience in corporate law to provide practical, timely and effective counsel to both domestic and international clients. Focusing his practice on structured and specialized finance, Jason helps a diverse client base—including banks, investment and pension funds, governments, data centre operators and high-net-worth individuals—navigate an array of unique a...

Neil Wiener practices securities law with an emphasis on financing and mergers & acquisitions. He advises on a broad range of securities law matters, including public offerings, private placements, stock exchange listings, take-over bids, going-private transactions, reverse take-overs and shareholder proxy fights. Neil acts as lead counsel in equity and debt offerings for both issuers and dealers and in M&A transactions. In addition to his work in financing and mergers & acquisiti...

Stéphane Lalancette practises business law, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, project financing, real estate law and commercial law. He represents companies operating in the manufacturing, food, forestry, real estate and technology industries. Stéphane advises clients during the negotiation and closing of purchases and sales, project and business financing as well as share repurchases from shareholders and partners. He also plays a key role as lead counsel in the financi...

Marvin Shahin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Marvin practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Marvin Shahin since 2027. 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 Marvin Shahin is held by other lawyers.

Tom Hunter is a partner in the firm's Waterloo Region office and practises in the area of corporate, commercial and technology law. He also serves as co-chair of the Firm's National Technology Law Practice Group and is the former department head of the Waterloo Region Business Law Group. His particular areas of focus include assisting entrepreneurs and owner operators with startup and growth oriented companies, mergers and acquisitions, financing and all aspects of technology commercialization.

Ally Bharmal is a corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, corporate/commercial and board governance Partner based in the Vancouver office. Ally works with clients across the business life-cycle; from start-up and incorporation matters, seed and growth stage financing, to complex M&A, strategic investment, venture capital and private equity transactions. Ally has extensive experience in the technology industry, and the food, beverage and agribusiness industry, and co-l...

Dominic advises clients on corporate and commercial law, real estate matters, and estate planning and litigation. He has significant experience in general corporate and commercial matters; mergers and acquisitions; commercial lending; commercial, residential and resort developments; and inter-generational wealth and business transfers. Dominic provides counsel to a wide range of businesses and individuals, working with clients at all stages of growth, from start-up through expansion and dives...

Ian brings decades of corporate and commercial experience to his work with businesses ranging from emerging and mid-sized companies to large organizations operating across borders. His practice spans corporate and commercial matters, commercial real estate, banking and finance, and wills, estates and estate planning. His international experience is an important part of that perspective. After relocating from Calgary to Edmonton in 1977, Ian worked in Scotland and London, advising on internati...