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