Corporate/Commercial: The Elite
Canada Guide 2025 : British Columbia
Band 3
Contact number
+1 888 675 3755Chambers Review
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt's Vancouver-based corporate department is well regarded for its handling of provincial, national and international mandates. It assists with M&A transactions as well as financing instructions, representing companies from diverse industry sectors, including technology, government institutions and mining, as well as demonstrating significant activity on First Nations deals. The group also attracts praise for its expertise in advising on startup and VC-side engagements during growth equity transactions.
Work Highlights
- Osler advised Diversified Royalty Corp on its CAD54 million public offering of common shares and, separately, its acquisition of the trade marks and intellectual property rights of BarBurrito Restaurants for CAD108 million.
Strengths
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"They have helped us through several very difficult matters, and the team know everything about the current market, so that their clients are able to thrive in difficult conditions."
"While this local team in the practice area feels boutique, you still get the power of a national, Seven Sisters firm. The depth and breadth of their team is very strong."
"They have multiple practices and full-scope experience on a cross-section of transactions, with knowledge of the local and Canadian markets and the ability to access key support across the country."
"They are able to offer overall capabilities and speed of service and value at a level that most competitors can't match."
"The team is extremely detailed and responsive. They're well versed and very thorough in terms of detail and they're highly competent people."
"They have helped us through several very difficult matters, and the team know everything about the current market, so that their clients are able to thrive in difficult conditions."
"While this local team in the practice area feels boutique, you still get the power of a national, Seven Sisters firm. The depth and breadth of their team is very strong."
"They have multiple practices and full-scope experience on a cross-section of transactions, with knowledge of the local and Canadian markets and the ability to access key support across the country."
"They are able to offer overall capabilities and speed of service and value at a level that most competitors can't match."
"The team is extremely detailed and responsive. They're well versed and very thorough in terms of detail and they're highly competent people."
Notable Practitioners
Bradley Newby is one of the most highly regarded business lawyers in Vancouver. He is widely acclaimed for his experience in both M&A and financing transactions. He joined Osler in February 2023 after leaving Farris LLP.
"Brad is one of the best M&A lawyers in Canada and one of the smartest lawyers I have come across, He is a good problem solver who is able to join his knowledge together with practicality."
"He's an extremely accomplished lawyer with a deep knowledge of M&A and an impressive ability to quickly identify the key issues, simplify them for clients and make reasoned recommendations."
Trevor Scott is noted for his considerable experience representing public and private companies in M&A and debt financing transactions. He represents a range of clients, including First Nations organisations as well as companies in Canada's cannabis sector.
"I use Trevor because of his client-centred approach, legal acumen and pragmatic advice and his approach on being cost-effective for his clients."