Corporate/Commercial: The Elite
Canada Guide 2025 : British Columbia
Band 2
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Provided by Fasken
From major transactions to day-to-day operations, we have the breadth of experience to help with clients’ most complex business requirements. As trusted partners and advisors, we know our clients’ businesses and our relationships are long-term.
We tailor expertise to suit your business needs, whether it involves completing a major transaction, starting a new venture, negotiating an important contract or expanding operations in a new region.
Fasken advises clients on the wide array of legal issues arising from their pursuit of strategic and commercial success, from day-to-day operations through to strategic initiatives and complex transactions that transform the business.
Having a legal team with the right expertise and experience on your side is essential for your business. Our corporate/commercial lawyers bring legal excellence, applied in a practical and business-oriented way, to the needs of our clients.
We advise on all aspects of a business’s operations and strategy, including starting new ventures, ensuring corporate governance compliance, conducting strategic planning, raising debt or equity financing, buying or selling all or part of a business or carrying out corporate reorganizations.
Chambers Review
Fasken is noted for its involvement in technology transactions in BC, as well as advising on matters across a variety of other industries including insurance, natural resources and life sciences. The corporate and commercial group handles a range of purchase and sale transactions, offering additional experience of joint venture agreements and group reorganisations.
Work Highlights
- Fasken acted for Rogers Communications on its CAD26 billion acquisition of Shaw Communications, including a CAD19 billion private placement of senior notes to finance the transaction.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They provide a combination of being very knowledgeable, detail-oriented, responsive and practical. They were very proactive in their advice."
"They demonstrated exceptional skill and diligence in navigating a challenging environment. Their adept handling of documents and negotiations ensured a smooth process and a successful outcome."
"Overall, their performance was outstanding and reflected their high level of expertise in corporate law."
"They're great at coming up with creative solutions, using the latest tech to get things done efficiently. Their strong connections in the industry and solid track record prove they know their stuff."
"Their team is diverse and experienced, and they always strive for excellence. Whether it’s local or international issues, Fasken provide top-notch service, making them a trusted name in the field."
"They provide a combination of being very knowledgeable, detail-oriented, responsive and practical. They were very proactive in their advice."
"They demonstrated exceptional skill and diligence in navigating a challenging environment. Their adept handling of documents and negotiations ensured a smooth process and a successful outcome."
"Overall, their performance was outstanding and reflected their high level of expertise in corporate law."
"They're great at coming up with creative solutions, using the latest tech to get things done efficiently. Their strong connections in the industry and solid track record prove they know their stuff."
"Their team is diverse and experienced, and they always strive for excellence. Whether it’s local or international issues, Fasken provide top-notch service, making them a trusted name in the field."
Notable Practitioners
Iain Mant is an experienced corporate lawyer in Fasken's Vancouver office who frequently advises clients on securities and M&A transactions. He is best known for handling deals occurring in the tech sector.
"He's got great expertise and industry knowledge in the tech space."
"We value the depth and understanding of our matters. He's thoughtful and balanced, but not afraid to challenge and offer wiser counsel."
Ally Bharmal demonstrates notable strengths in the M&A arena in Vancouver, predominantly representing private companies in sectors such as tech and agribusiness.
"Ally Bharmal has been an excellent and trusted adviser. His deep expertise in the field and understanding of our industry make him an invaluable resource."
"Ally's strategic insights and proactive approach have significantly contributed to our business's success and have earned him our utmost trust and respect."
"We get to it extremely quickly and to the details that matter. He's smart and efficient; that's what I value in his practice."
Jon Conlin is an up-and-coming lawyer with particular strengths in transactional matters. His work of late has included notable private equity mandates.
"Jon consistently demonstrated a commitment to exceeding our expectations, providing responsive, detail-oriented support that made us feel valued and well guided."
"Jon showed a deep understanding of our objectives for the transactions, offering strategic advice that aligned with our stakeholders' interests and maximised value."
"Jon consistently delivers exceptional service with a high level of professionalism and dedication."
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