Atty. Winston Yee

Atty. Winston Yee

Winston acts as Senior Counsel in the Vancouver office of Lawson Lundell. His practice focuses on mergers & acquisitions, corporate finance, securities and corporate/commercial law.

Vancouver Vancouver 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Winston Yee at a glance

Winston Yee is a business attorney based in Vancouver, British Columbia, practicing at Lawson Lundell LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in British Columbia, Law Society of British Columbia (1994). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Practice (2026). Serands clients in Vancouver, BC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Winston acts as Senior Counsel in the Vancouver office of Lawson Lundell
  • His practice focuses on mergers & acquisitions, corporate finance, securities and corporate/commercial law
  • He acts as a trusted strategic advisor to his clients with the additional skill set of a Chartered Professional Accountant
  • With over 30 years practicing law, Winston brings business and financial acumen to add value to client transactions, as well as a unique multi-disciplinary approach to strategy formulation, creative problem solving, risk identification/mitigation and dispute resolution
  • Winston has a broad range of experience in M&A, financings, reorganizations and governance having acted for local, national and international clients, including public and private M&A, corporate and shareholder disputes, tax reorganizations, and Canadian and cross-border private and public debt and equity offerings
  • He has been engaged as special counsel to provide strategic advice relating to financial, accounting and audit matters and to interface with Canadian Securities Administrators
  • He has also provided strategic advice on various proxy contests, and negotiated and unsolicited takeovers

Practice Areas Explained

Winston Yee's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Winston Yee 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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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 andnue, 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 Winston Yee

Where is Winston Yee's law office located?
Winston Yee's law practice is located in Vancouver, British Columbia. The firm is Lawson Lundell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Winston Yee handle?
Winston Yee focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in British Columbia.
How long has Winston Yee practiced law?
Winston Yee has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
How can I contact Winston Yee for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Winston Yee received?
Winston Yee's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Practice.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Practice
- 2026

Bar Admissions

British Columbia, Law Society of British Columbia
Admitted: 1994

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