Atty. John Smith

Atty. John Smith

John’s corporate commercial practice has covered substantial transactions and projects. He now focuses primarily on ongoing advisory work to business clients ranging from large corporations to family businesses to fiduciaries.

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Profile Summary

About John Smith at a glance

John Smith is a business, m&a, and securities attorney, practicing at Lawson Lundell LLP. Educated at The Faculty of Law (—, 1974). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Securities Law (2026).

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John’s corporate commercial practice has covered substantial transactions and projects
  • He now focuses primarily on ongoing advisory work to business clients ranging from large corporations to family businesses to fiduciaries
  • A significant portion of John's current work relates to advising on business succession strategies for larger organizations
  • John has had significant experience in directing major litigation for clients
  • John has advised clients operating in a range of industries, including bulk terminal operations, retail operations, mining, forestry, and transportation, and in the private investment and energy sectors, as well as extensive involvement in advising a municipal government
  • John has also been involved in privatization and P3 projects
  • After studying law at the University of Oxford, John taught law for six years before joining Lawson Lundell in 1981
  • John was the firm's Managing Partner from 2007-2009, a member of the firm’s Executive Committee from 2004-2006, and served as Chair of the firm’s Conflicts and Ethics Committee from 2000-2006 and 2010-2021

Practice Areas Explained

John Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Smith 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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Securities Law

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Smith

What practice areas does John Smith handle?
John Smith focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
Where did John Smith go to law school?
John Smith earned their education at (—, 1974).
How can I contact John Smith for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Smith received?
John Smith's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Securities Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Chambers Canada: Corporate/Commercial - British Columbia.

Education

The Faculty of Law
- 1974

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers Canada: Corporate/Commercial - British Columbia
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory: Corporate Commercial Law (2021), and Corporate Finance & Securities (2020)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lexpert Special Edition 2016: Leading Canadian Lawyers in Global Mining
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lexpert Special Edition 2016: Leading Canadian Lawyers in Infrastructure
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lexpert Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-Border Corporate Lawyers in Canada 2014: Mergers & Acquisitions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lexpert Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-Border Corporate Lawyers in Canada 2016: Corporate Finance & Securities
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lexpert Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada 2005: recognized for Corporate Commercial law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell International Law Directory: AV Peer Review rated
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Securities Law, Vancouver (Canada)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law, Vancouver (Canada)
- 2015
Lawyer of the Year — Securities Law, Vancouver (Canada)
- 2013

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