Atty. Gary Ott

Atty. Gary Ott

Gary Ott is an experienced corporate/commercial lawyer practicing in Vancouver. He is a regional Co-Leader of the Firm’s Private M&A group.

Vancouver Vancouver 39 Years Experience 39 year
Call (604) 631-3131

Profile Summary

About Gary Ott at a glance

Gary Ott is a business and m&a attorney based in Vancouver, British Columbia, practicing at Fasken. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in British Columbia (1987). Educated at University of British Columbia (LLB, 1986). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serves clients in Vancouver, BC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Gary Ott is an experienced corporate/commercial lawyer practicing in Vancouver
  • He is a regional Co-Leader of the Firm’s Private M&A group
  • Gary provides clients with strategic, practical and cost-effective advice on mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, reorganizations, shareholder agreements, joint ventures, debt and equity financings and general business law
  • He has significant experience working with clients in the technology, forestry, retail and energy services industries

Practice Areas Explained

Gary Ott's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Gary Ott is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in British Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in British Columbia

Practicing law in British Columbia. Legal matters in British Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Vancouver are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate British Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in British Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in British Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gary Ott

Where is Gary Ott's law office located?
Gary Ott's law practice is located in Vancouver, British Columbia. The firm is Fasken. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gary Ott handle?
Gary Ott focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in British Columbia.
How long has Gary Ott practiced law?
Gary Ott has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Gary Ott go to law school?
Gary Ott earned their education at (LLB, 1986).
How can I contact Gary Ott for a consultation?
You can contact Gary Ott directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Gary Ott received?
Gary Ott's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Timber.

Education

LLB
University of British Columbia
- 1986

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Timber
- 2026

Bar Admissions

British Columbia
Admitted: 1987

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