About Mark
Mark is an experienced mergers and acquisitions lawyer, with a strong track record of successfully advising Canadian, American and international clients in complex domestic and cross-border transactions.
Mark routinely acts for clients in strategic acquisitions and divestitures and private equity firms, and their portfolio companies, in investments, add-ons, exits and divestitures. In addition to Mark's mergers and acquisitions practice, he routinely advises clients on equity and debt financing, including venture capital, private placements and convertible debt, corporate restructuring and corporate governance.
Mark takes pride in serving clients across a diverse range of industries, encompassing information technology, biotechnology, consumer products, financial services, and construction. His multifaceted industry exposure equips him with a deep understanding of sector-specific challenges and opportunities, enabling him to provide tailored legal solutions that align with each client's unique needs and industry dynamics.
Prior to joining Blakes, Mark practised in the corporate commercial group of a large Vancouver-based law firm.