Brian R. "B.R." Canfield

Brian R. "B.R." Canfield


Farris LLP

Recognized since 2013

Vancouver, British Columbia

Practice Areas

Corporate Law

Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Securities Law

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Brian is a strategic advisor for his clients. He focuses on facilitating opportunities and solving problems on their behalf by combining his legal experience, business background and negotiation skills with diligence and common sense.

He has extensive experience in assisting both public and private clients, with a special emphasis on established/emerging entrepreneurs.

Brian works closely with his clients in Western Canada and beyond in a variety of matters, including acquiring and selling businesses, coordinating initial public offerings and other financings, establishing real estate investment trusts (REITs), facilitating regulatory approvals and reorganizations and resolving shareholder and other disputes. His clients operate in many key industries including infrastructure, real estate, energy, mining, manufacturing, securities, automotive and liquor. Brian also works closely with First Nations to negotiate commercial business arrangements with project proponents and on governance matters.

Location
  • Pacific Centre South, 25th Floor
    700 West Georgia Street
    P.O. Box 10026
    Vancouver, BC V7Y 1B3
    Canada
Education
  • University of British Columbia, LL.B., graduated 1990
  • University of British Columbia, B.Comm., Finance, graduated 1987
Bar Admissions
  • Washington, 1995
  • Alberta, 2007
  • British Columbia, 1991

Farris LLP
Headquarters: Vancouver, British Columbia

48 The Best Lawyers in Canada awards

13 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada awards

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Securities Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Securities Law, Vancouver, Canada (2025)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2025 for work in:
  • Corporate Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Securities Law

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