Atty. Bo Rothstein

Atty. Bo Rothstein

Bo Rothstein is the Managing Partner of the firm. He practices mergers & acquisitions, corporate finance and corporate commercial law.

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About Bo Rothstein at a glance

Bo Rothstein is a Managing Partner, practicing at Farris LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, cannabis, and energy. Admitted to practice in Ontario (2005) and British Columbia (2006). Educated at Queen's University Law School (LL.B., 2004) and University of Western Ontario (B.A. Hons., 2001). Active member of Affiliations •Member of the Law Society of British Columbia •Member of the Canadian Bar Association.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Bo Rothstein is the Managing Partner of the firm
  • He practices mergers & acquisitions, corporate finance and corporate commercial law
  • His experience includes acting as lead counsel on several domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, public and private company financings, debt and equity issuances, joint ventures and partnerships
  • He is repeatedly named as one of Lexpert’s Leading Lawyers in Canada
  • In 2017 he was listed as one of Lexpert’s Leading Lawyers Under 40
  • He was recognized by Lexpert as a Leading Lawyer to Watch in Mergers & Acquisitions in 2018
  • He is also repeatedly recognized in the Best Lawyers in Canada Directory as a leading lawyer in the areas of mergers & acquisitions, banking, finance and corporate law
  • Bo was admitted to the Bar of Ontario (2005) and the Bar of British Columbia (2006)
  • Bo is a corporate director and advises public and private company boards
  • He currently serves as a director of a not-for-profit organization and on the Independent Review Committees of two investment funds
  • He previously served on the board of another not-for-profit organization
  • Year of Call 2005 Legal Recognition •Lexpert Leading Lawyers in Canada (2026) •The Best Lawyers in Canada (2026) •Lexpert Leading Finance and M&A Lawyers (2022) •Lexpert Leading Lawyers in Agribusiness and Cannabis (2020) In the News recognition 19 Farris Lawyers Named in the 2023 Lexpert Directory March 1, 2023 recognition 41 Farris Lawyers Recognized in the 2023 Best Lawyers in Canada Directory August 25, 2022 transactions Farris Advises Sprout Wellness on Successful Sale to TELUS Health March 30, 2022

Practice Areas Explained

Bo Rothstein's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bo Rothstein handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Cannabis & Marijuana Law

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Energy & Utilities Law

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What practice areas does Bo Rothstein handle?
Bo Rothstein focuses on business, m&a, cannabis, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How long has Bo Rothstein practiced law?
Bo Rothstein has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Bo Rothstein go to law school?
Bo Rothstein earned their education at (LL.B., 2004); (B.A. Hons., 2001).
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Education

LL.B.
Queen's University Law School
- 2004
B.A. Hons.
University of Western Ontario
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Ontario
Admitted: 2005
British Columbia
Admitted: 2006

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