R. Hector "Hector" MacKay-Dunn, K.C.

R. Hector "Hector" MacKay-Dunn, K.C.

Vancouver, BC recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008
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46 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice Corporate Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law Securities Law Technology Law

Biography

Hector has over 30 years of practice experience providing legal advice to high growth public and private companies, many of which achieving valuations exceeding $1 billion over a broad range of industry sectors, including technology, life sciences, health and new media, mining, and clean energy advising on corporate domestic and cross-border public and private securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions and international partnering and licensing transactions, and boards of directors and independent board committees on corporate governance matters.

Hector is recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada and Lexpert, as being among the top 100 Canada/US cross-border corporate lawyers in Canada. He is recognized among Canada’s leading lawyers in infrastructure, global mining, finance and mergers & acquisitions, and technology, and as a leading lawyer nationally by Chambers Canada in the life sciences category.

Hector received the Queen’s Counsel designation upon recommendation by the Attorney General of British Columbia for exceptional merit and contribution to the legal profession.

Farris LLP

46 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

Client Testimonials

Hector is an amazing resource and provides a great deal of support and experience. He is an invaluable asset and team member as you build and finance a successful venture.

Doug Horne (Evanesce Packing Solutions Inc.)

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014 - Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Vancouver, Canada (2020)
  • Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Vancouver, Canada (2014)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2026 for work in:
  • Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
  • Corporate Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Securities Law
  • Technology Law

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