Brett Kagetsu is a partner in Gowling WLG's Vancouver office and is the head of the Business Department of the Vancouver office. He previously served as former vice-chair of the firm's Corporate Finance, M&A and Private Equity Practice Group. He has over 20 years' experience in leading the successful completion of financings, stock exchange listings and merger transactions. Brett assists his public company clients with all legal aspects of their businesses, including securities law and stock exchange policy compliance, as well as with the conduct of shareholder meetings. He has also provided strategic advice to dissident shareholders in connection with contested shareholder meetings.
Brett A. Kagetsu
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016 Awarded Practice Areas
Mergers and Acquisitions Law Mining Law Securities Law
Biography
Locations
Vancouver, British Columbia
Bar Admissions
Affiliations
- Canada, Australia & New Zealand Business Association - Member
- Canadian Bar Association - Member
- Institute of Corporate Directors - Member
- Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada - Member
- Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation - Member
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2027 for work in:
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Mining Law
- Securities Law
Additional Information
- REPRESENTATIVE WORK
Some of Brett's representative transactions include:
- Acted for Sabina Gold & Silver Corp. in connection with over $125 million in underwritten bought deal financings
- Acted for Platinum Group Metals Ltd. in connection with a $35 million underwritten public offering
- Acted for Candente Copper Corp. in connection with a $30 million private placement
- Acted for Paramount Gold & Silver Corp. in connection with its acquisition of X-Cal Resources Ltd. by way of a plan of arrangement
- Acted for Mineral Mountain Resources Ltd. on its IPO and subsequent private placement financings
- Acted for Global Securities Corporation, a Vancouver-based investment dealer, on several IPOs and private placements
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