Best Lawyers in Canada for Corporate Law

Ada Tang is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Ada practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Ada Tang 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 Ada Tang is held by other lawyers.

Kristina Shaw’s many years of experience in corporate law has her advising various clients—from start-ups to large corporations—on a broad range of business law and finance matters. Her extensive transactional experience includes advising on M&A transactions, working with clients on business structures, partnerships, joint venture arrangements and corporate reorganizations, as well as representing lenders (institutional and non-institutional) and borrowers in the establi...

Cathy is a commercial solicitor whose practice emphasizes commercial real estate, business law, and financing. After earning her B.A. with Distinction (1993) and her LL.B. with Distinction (1996 - bronze medalist) at the University of Alberta, she was admitted to the Alberta bar in 1997. Away from the office, Cathy is a director of the Edmonton Chapter of NAIOP, a member of the Edmonton chapter of the Commercial Real Estate Women Network, a director of the Elzinga Family Foundation and a memb...

Caitlin is a partner and co-leads Fasken’s national Private Equity Group. Her practice focuses on private equity investments (LBOs and minority positions), large cross-border M&A, IPOs and privatizations. Caitlin works closely with a variety of private equity funds and their portfolio companies in M&A, governance matters and day to day servicing. She also regularly acts on behalf of public companies and underwriters in going public transactions, equity offerings and general secu...

Étienne Brassard is a partner and member of the Business Law group. His practice primarily focuses on private financing, mergers and acquisitions as well as corporate law. He regularly advises local and international businesses in relation to all forms of private financings, from traditional or convertible debt to equity investments. Étienne has developed considerable expertise in securing traditional bank or equipment financing by way of leasing, the whole in view of operating ...

Brigitte LeBlanc-Lapointe is a corporate and securities transactional lawyer. Her practice spans all aspects of corporate and commercial law, with an emphasis on equity financings (including private and public financings, initial public offering readiness, regulatory compliance and cross-border matters), and mergers and acquisitions (public and private). Brigitte represents the full spectrum of businesses, from emerging to public companies, as well as venture capital, private equity, underwri...

Lori advises both domestic and international clients on a broad range of tax matters. She has extensive experience in business structuring, corporate reorganizations, pre-sale and divestiture planning, business succession planning, executive and employee compensation, immigration/emigration, trusts, and estates. Corporate, institutional and individual clients turn to her for clear, actionable guidance on complex tax matters. Known for translating intricate tax rules into practical, tax-effici...

Glen Lekach is a well regarded corporate and commercial lawyer with decades of experience in mergers and acquisitions, securities, real estate, commercial contracts, business structures, secured lending and franchises. He has frequently been recognized by directories and third-party surveys for his expertise and client service. Glen acts as counsel to a diverse group of businesses across several industries, and he has been involved in many significant business transactions in Saskatchewan.

Michael Puchniak’s corporate and commercial law practice includes advising businesses on structure, growth, and corporate governance, as well as acquisitions, dispositions and various contractual arrangements. Michael has experience in the preparation of a variety of commercial agreements including shareholder, partnership, joint venture and purchase and sale agreements. Michael also advises lenders and borrowers on domestic loan transactions involving office, retail, multi-tenant resid...

Suzanne has a general corporate and commercial practice with a very wide range of experience. She provides ongoing legal advice to mainly private sector clients of all sizes in a broad variety of industries, including hospitality, pulp and paper, forestry, mining, construction materials, real estate, health professions and retail. She regularly drafts, reviews and advises on commercial contracts relating to all types of business matters and operations. These include agreements for supply and ...

Eric Reither’s practice focuses on corporate and securities law, with a particular emphasis on mergers and acquisitions and on covered bond transactions. He has acted for domestic and international clients on a wide range of acquisitions, divestitures, take-over bids, mergers, strategic alliances, joint ventures, shareholder and partnership arrangements and corporate reorganizations. Mr. Reither has also advised issuers and underwriters in connection with the establishment and registrat...

Mylany David practices commercial and real estate law, specializing in commercial, real estate and industrial transactions, and in the development and implementation of energy and infrastructure projects. She is also a member of the firm’s Board of Directors. Mylany represents real estate promoters, project developers, financial institutions, lessors and lessees, advising them on the myriad issues inherent in developing and completing projects, which can involve acquiring the necessary ...

Matthew Tevlin is a partner at Torkin Manes LLP in Toronto, Ontario, and Chair of the firm’s M&A and Private Equity & Venture Capital Groups. His practice focuses on Corporate Law and Venture Capital Law, with additional experience in mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, cross-border matters, and corporate finance . Matt advises private equity firms, venture capital funds, merchant banks, founders, and established businesses across a range of industries, includ...

Adaptability is a central challenge to business. The ability to effectively capitalize on changes within the market and the industry is what sets companies up for success. Understanding this need, Alex’s practice of 35+ years has comprised flexibility, efficiency and a commitment to the success of our clients. The wealth of experience that he is able to draw upon lends itself to helping our clients proactively address legal and corporate challenges for the growth of their business. Beca...

Geneviève Martin has a broad transaction-based practice involving all aspects of corporate law, with particular focus on mergers and acquisitions, private equity and corporate finance. In the course of her practice, Geneviève handles major domestic and cross-border transactions, participates in strategic corporate financing and provides advice to clients on all aspects of corporate and commercial law. Known for her keen business acumen, Geneviève creates and orchestrates ...

Ross Swanson is the co-leader of the business solutions group. He practices corporate and commercial law with an emphasis on acquisitions and divestitures, corporate finance, corporate reorganizations and corporate governance. He has advised clients on asset and share acquisitions and dispositions, amalgamations, private equity financing and general corporate and commercial transactions. Ross is also a Registered Trade-mark Agent with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office and has experien...