Joan Chambers
About Joan Chambers
Joan Chambers is a lawyer based in Vancouver, BC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2015. Joan Chambers is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Vancouver, British Columbia
- Corporate Governance Practice
- Corporate Law
- Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Technology Law
Current Firm: Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Location: Vancouver, BC
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