Best Lawyers in Canada for Corporate Law

John Papadakis is a partner in Blaney McMurtry's Corporate/Commercial and Real Estate practices. John focuses his work on secured lending, acting mainly for financial institutions extending credit facilities to their clients. John is particularly active in the financing of large-scale high rise and low rise residential developments and commercial real estate, including shopping centres and office towers. John has arranged financing for a wide variety of products and purposes, including aircra...

Eric Stevens practises business law. With a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance, he has over the past 20 years concentrated his practice on mergers and acquisitions, corporate law and private financings. In 2008, Mr. Stevens was a recipient of Lexpert's "Top 40 Lawyers and Corporate Counsel Under 40" award and has since received several other awards. Mr. Stevens has been involved for many years in various charitable causes close to his heart as a member of various corporate boards.

As partner, Scott brings nearly 20 years of experience to the firm, with a general business practice focusing primarily on corporate and commercial law, banking law and commercial and residential real estate law. Scott advises both new and established businesses on matters of structuring, financing, reorganizations, acquisitions, divestitures and general ongoing business matters and issues. Scott also regularly advises financial institutions with respect to lending and security issues.

Rick assists high net worth individuals with estate planning and individuals and corporations with their domestic and international tax planning. A significant portion of Rick’s clients are mining and exploration companies. Rick also represents clients who have disputes with the Canada Revenue Agency. In his civil litigation practice Rick advises and represents clients with respect to Canada Revenue Agency audits and appeals and has appeared in tax related cases before many courts, incl...

Jean-Sébastien Dugas is recognized for his expertise in mergers and acquisitions, the sale of private corporations, private corporate financing (by way of equity, bank debt, subordinated loans, etc.) and commercial contracts.Jean-Sébastien has overseen numerous acquisitions, equity participations and banking transactions during his career. He acts primarily for SME, private equity funds, venture capital companies and financial institutions.He provides practical advice based on h...

Trevor’s practice includes corporate, commercial and real estate law, with specialized expertise working with airports and airport authorities in the Province of Alberta in relation to leasing, licensing, tendering, governance and regulatory matters within a federally regulated industry, including the Official Languages Act, Aeronautics Act and other federal legislation.

Jeremy acts for contractors, subcontractors, owners, municipalities and other public bodies, as well as employers and employees. Jeremy’s practice focuses on Construction Law, assisting contractors, subcontractors, owners, municipalities, and other public bodies in a broad range of matters, from dispute resolution to solicitor work. Jeremy teaches construction law at the University of Alberta Faculty of Law (since 2015) and regularly presents at seminars and courses for various educatio...

Shelly is an experienced solicitor who helps businesses, family enterprises, and individuals meet their legal needs, now and for the future. Her practice focuses on corporate / commercial matters, business and succession planning, estate planning, including Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, Personal Directives, family trusts, and estate administration. She is the firm’s Wills, Estates & Trusts Team Lead. Prior to entering law, Shelly worked for the Capital Health Authority and was...

Geoffrey Gilbert practises in the areas of infrastructure, mining and project finance. He also provides ongoing general corporate and commercial law advice. Mr. Gilbert is repeatedly recommended in mining, infrastructure, project finance and corporate commercial law by Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. He is the chair of our national infrastructure practice. Mr. Gilbert has a history of involvement in all aspects of mining and mineral resource development. He regularly assists our clients on ...

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 ...

André Morrissette is a commercial and tax lawyer to whom business owners turn when the stakes are high, and they want to protect their assets or manage complex taxation and governance issues. With over 30 years of practice, André offers a wealth of experience to family-owned companies, corporate executives, emerging tech firms, and mid-sized corporations. In 2017, he was named Advocatus Emeritus (Ad. E.) by the Barreau du Québec for his exceptional contribution to the leg...

Dean O’Leary’s practice has encompassed a wide variety of matters that include corporate reorganizations; corporate financings; business acquisitions and divestitures, including share and asset purchase transactions; property rezoning; expropriations and advising on the drafting of legislation to effect transactions. The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory names Dean as among the leading corporate commercial lawyers in British Columbia. Dean has also been recognized in the Best Lawye...

Scott Whitby is a senior business lawyer in the Calgary office, advising companies in the oil and natural gas, power and renewable energy sectors. With more than 28 years’ of experience advising clients on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, Scott is highly sought after for his extensive experience in relation to the purchase and sale, development, and operation of oil and natural gas, power generation and renewable energy assets and the marketing of oil, natural gas, nat...

Business Law Advising business clients on operational and strategic issues Corporate structuring and re-organizations Corporate governance Business succession planning Partnerships, limited partnerships, joint ventures Commercial transactions Real Estate Development Acquisition, development, financing and sales of commercial real estate and residential properties Condominium law and development Syndications

James is a partner in the McKercher LLP Saskatoon office where he focuses on corporate governance and commercial real estate and financing, natural resources law and land development law. James practices in the areas of corporate, commercial and transactional law with a focus on matters relating to corporate governance, commercial real estate and financings, natural resources law and securities law. His clients span many industries including but not limited to natural resources and mining, ma...

David Selley practises in the fields of corporate finance and securities, corporate & commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, banking and competition and regulatory compliance. David has experience in negotiating and drafting corporate documents, including securities offering documents, purchase and sale agreements, loan and security documents, and other contracts. David acts for clients in a variety of industries, including technology and information communications, utilities,...