Brian R. "B.R." Canfield

Brian R. "B.R." Canfield

Vancouver, BC recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013
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46 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Corporate Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law Securities Law

Biography

Brian is a strategic advisor for his clients. He focuses on facilitating opportunities and solving problems on their behalf by combining his legal experience, business background and negotiation skills with diligence and common sense.

He has extensive experience in assisting both public and private clients, with a special emphasis on established/emerging entrepreneurs.

Brian works closely with his clients in Western Canada and beyond in a variety of matters, including acquiring and selling businesses, coordinating initial public offerings and other financings, establishing real estate investment trusts (REITs), facilitating regulatory approvals and reorganizations and resolving shareholder and other disputes. His clients operate in many key industries including infrastructure, real estate, energy, mining, manufacturing, securities, automotive and liquor. Brian also works closely with First Nations to negotiate commercial business arrangements with project proponents and on governance matters.

Farris LLP

46 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • University of British Columbia, LL.B., graduated 1990
  • University of British Columbia, B.Comm., Finance, graduated 1987

  • Washington, 1995
  • Alberta, 2007
  • British Columbia, 1991
  • Washington, 1995
  • Alberta, 2007
  • British Columbia, 1991
  • University of British Columbia, LL.B., graduated 1990
  • University of British Columbia, B.Comm., Finance, graduated 1987

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Securities Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Securities Law, Vancouver, Canada (2025)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2026 for work in:
  • Corporate Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Securities Law

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