John-Paul Bogden

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 1

Corporate/Commercial

British Columbia

10 Years Ranked

Band 2

Private Equity: Buyouts

Nationwide - Canada

7 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2025

About

Provided by John-Paul Bogden

Canada

Practice Areas

John-Paul (J-P) is a partner in the Blakes Corporate group and focuses on M&A and private equity transactions. He serves as regular M&A counsel to leading financial sponsors and strategic buyers and sellers in Canada, the US and abroad, and is also frequently engaged as special sellside M&A counsel in competitive auction processes.

J-P currently serves as co-head of the national Private Equity group and co-head of the Vancouver corporate group, and has served as a member of the Firm’s compensation and partnership committees.

Professional Memberships

J-P is a member of the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association, the BC Technology Industry Association and the Vancouver chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Canada

Corporate/Commercial - British Columbia

Band 1

Individual Editorial

John-Paul Bogden often assists clients in the technology space with domestic and cross-border M&A transactions. He displays additional strength in private equity and venture capital matters, and co-heads the firm's private equity group from Vancouver.

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Private Equity: Buyouts - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Vancouver-based John-Paul Bogden has a wealth of experience in the private equity space, assisting various clients, from tech players to pension scheme providers.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He's an amazing lawyer and awesome person.

Corporate/Commercial respondent
Canada

John-Paul is an excellent resource for us on all types of deals. He has a diverse skill set and provides valuable counsel. He knows the market and provides creative solutions to complex situations.