Atty. Geoff Lyster

Atty. Geoff Lyster

Geoff Lyster is a corporate Partner in Fasken’s Vancouver office. Geoff’s primary areas of practice are mergers and acquisitions, franchising, and general corporate and governance matters for for-profit and not-for-profit organizations.

36 yrs experience 36 year
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About Geoff Lyster at a glance

Geoff Lyster is a business, m&a, and franchise attorney, practicing at Fasken. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in British Columbia (1990). Educated at University of British Columbia (LLB, 1989). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Franchise Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026).

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Geoff Lyster is a corporate Partner in Fasken’s Vancouver office
  • Geoff’s primary areas of practice are mergers and acquisitions, franchising, and general corporate and governance matters for for-profit and not-for-profit organizations

Practice Areas Explained

Geoff Lyster's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Geoff Lyster 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

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Franchise Law

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Geoff Lyster

What practice areas does Geoff Lyster handle?
Geoff Lyster focuses on business, m&a, franchise. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How long has Geoff Lyster practiced law?
Geoff Lyster has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Geoff Lyster go to law school?
Geoff Lyster earned their education at (LLB, 1989).
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What awards or recognition has Geoff Lyster received?
Geoff Lyster's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Franchise Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law.

Education

LLB
University of British Columbia
- 1989

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Franchise Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

British Columbia
Admitted: 1990

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