Corporate/Commercial: The Elite
Canada Guide 2025 : British Columbia
Band 3
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+1 604 684 9151About
Provided by Farris LLP
With more than 30 lawyers, the Corporate/Commercial group at Farris is relied upon by clients to assist with a wide range of matters, across a variety of industries. Unique amongst most large law firms, our corporate lawyers are first trained as generalists before they specialize in any given area of business law. We believe a broad legal knowledge of the key business law issues affecting businesses and industries enables us to help our clients solve their legal problems –big or small–quickly and effectively.
Delivering on our clients’ goals and ambitions means working closely with our clients to develop work plans tailored to their particular needs in terms of scope and budget. Our clients rely upon our advice regarding capital raising, finance strategies, governance issues, succession planning, insourcing, and outsourcing. Our lawyers assist with contract drafting and negotiations, securing regulatory approvals, agreements for joint ventures, and acquiring or selling aspects of a business. We regularly advise on privately negotiated transactions, controlled auctions, plans of arrangement and take-over bids, as well as reorganizations and restructurings for tax optimization.
Chambers Review
Farris is a well-established regional law firm that is highlighted for its regular involvement in transactions of note in BC. The corporate and commercial group often advises on transactions involving First Nations; its other areas of expertise include capital markets, private equity and corporate finance work. The firm's industry expertise covers mining, energy and transportation. It also stands out for its representation of government entities and other major provincially headquartered clients. The group is well versed in handling cross-border transactions and has offices in Vancouver, Victoria and Kelowna.
Work Highlights
- Farris advised the City of Vancouver on the issuance of a CAD100 million sustainability bond.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Farris has extremely strong, creative and well-experienced lawyers who are of high quality."
"We receive excellent advice, support and research capacity The team is excellent."
"The team is very knowledgeable, offering straightforward and easy-to-understand communication. They have a well-seasoned team with deep knowledge on the subject matter."
"I could not be more impressed with the team. We received excellent service and the team is very dialled-in to everything from current events to case law and industry trends."
"I was impressed by the depth of talent, experience, customer service and knowledge. It's a very deep team that's very strong and competent, with high value for money."
"Farris has extremely strong, creative and well-experienced lawyers who are of high quality."
"We receive excellent advice, support and research capacity The team is excellent."
"The team is very knowledgeable, offering straightforward and easy-to-understand communication. They have a well-seasoned team with deep knowledge on the subject matter."
"I could not be more impressed with the team. We received excellent service and the team is very dialled-in to everything from current events to case law and industry trends."
"I was impressed by the depth of talent, experience, customer service and knowledge. It's a very deep team that's very strong and competent, with high value for money."
Notable Practitioners
Vancouver-based Mitchell Gropper KC is a seasoned lawyer with a longstanding practice that encompasses strengths in M&A, securities and corporate finance transactions.
"He is Canada's top corporate and commercial lawyer, in my opinion."
"He provides excellent counsel for complex corporate matters."
"Mitchell is very knowledgeable and forthcoming with solutions as needed."
"Mitchell is and has been a top-rated commercial lawyer in Vancouver for many years. He is top drawer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Farris LLP
British Columbia
Members
Provided by Farris LLP
B.Sunny Aujla
Bo Rothstein
Brian R. Canfield
Daniel Everall
David J. Selley
Dean A. O'Leary
Denise C. Nawata
Gord Love
H. Jay Sujir
Jamie R. Matthews
Kristil Hammer
Mike Wagner
Peter M. Roth
Robert S. Anderson
Robert Veitch
Ronald G. Murray
Ryan McCracken
Tevia R.M. Jeffries
Industries
Provided by Farris LLP
Cannabis
Emerging Companies & Start-Ups
Food, Beverage & Agribusiness
Hospitality & Leisure
Life Sciences
Private Enterprise
Technology