Atty. Brett A. Kagetsu

Atty. Brett A. Kagetsu

Brett Kagetsu is a partner in the firm's Vancouver office and is the former Vice-Chair of the firm's Corporate Finance, M&A and Private Equity Practice Group. Brett assists both issuers and underwriters with public offerings, private placements, reverse takeovers and Capital Pool Company qualifying transactions.

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About Brett A. Kagetsu at a glance

Brett A. Kagetsu is a m&a and securities attorney, practicing at Gowling WLG. Admitted to practice in British Columbia, Canada. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mining Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Securities Law (2026).

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About

  • Brett Kagetsu is a partner in the firm's Vancouver office and is the former Vice-Chair of the firm's Corporate Finance, M&A and Private Equity Practice Group
  • Brett assists both issuers and underwriters with public offerings, private placements, reverse takeovers and Capital Pool Company qualifying transactions
  • Brett is often involved with plans of arrangement, amalgamations and spin-out transactions
  • Brett assists Canadian public companies with their regulatory compliance including with Canadian National Instrument 43-101 related matters
  • Brett has extensive experience with shareholder meetings and provides strategic advice in connection with dissident proxy solicitations
  • Brett is an active member of Gowlings' China Group and has helped several Chinese companies that have invested in Canada or that have sought a Canadian stock exchange listing
  • Brett completed the Canadian Securities Institute's Canadian Securities Course in 2000 and earned an Award of Excellence for exceptional academic achievement in the course

Practice Areas Explained

Brett A. Kagetsu's Areas of Practice

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

Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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What practice areas does Brett A. Kagetsu handle?
Brett A. Kagetsu focuses on m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
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What awards or recognition has Brett A. Kagetsu received?
Brett A. Kagetsu's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mining Law; Best Lawyers in America — Securities Law.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mining Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

British Columbia, Canada

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