Atty. Michael J. Posnikoff
Michael Posnikoff is a partner in our business law group, where he works with clients in a wide range of industry sectors including maritime, transportation, software development, food processing and distribution, real estate, construction, alternative energy, energy, forestry and oil and gas. His practice is primarily focused on mergers and acquisitions involving public and private companies, divestitures, debt and equity financings, shareholder agreements and corporate reorganizations.
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Michael J. Posnikoff is a business, m&a, and cannabis attorney, practicing at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Cannabis Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026).
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- Michael Posnikoff is a partner in our business law group, where he works with clients in a wide range of industry sectors including maritime, transportation, software development, food processing and distribution, real estate, construction, alternative energy, energy, forestry and oil and gas
- His practice is primarily focused on mergers and acquisitions involving public and private companies, divestitures, debt and equity financings, shareholder agreements and corporate reorganizations
- He also has considerable experience providing general corporate commercial and legal advice to clients, including the drafting and negotiating of commercial agreements, advising clients on the impact of legal issues material to the operation of their businesses, and assisting clients with due diligence investigations
- Regarding equity financings, Mr. Posnikoff has provided advice and assisted numerous clients with participation in the British Columbia tax credit programs available to eligible businesses and investors under the Small Business Venture Capital Act
- In addition, Mr. Posnikoff has considerable experience in providing maritime clients with advice as well as drafting and negotiating agreements related to maritime vessel transfers, shipbuilding and ship repair arrangements and vessel registration matters
- Before joining us as an associate, Mr. Posnikoff was called to the bar in Nova Scotia, where he practised as an associate in corporate and commercial law as well as tax law
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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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Cannabis attorneys for business licensing, regulatory compliance, and marijuana-related legal matters.
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