Geoffrey S. Belsher

Geoff is Chair of Blakes and one of Canada's leading M&A and corporate finance lawyers. As Chair, he is responsible for the Firm's overall strategic vision and its client relationships and market strategies.

In his practice, Geoff focuses on M&A, corporate finance and corporate governance. He advises Canadian, U.S. and international public and private companies, investment dealers, private equity, venture capital and alternative investment funds, and family offices with respect to Canadian law matters. Geoff frequently acts as special counsel to boards of directors and special committees in M&A, governance, shareholder activism and internal investigation matters. He advises clients operating in a range of industries, including financial services, mining, energy, life sciences, and technology.

Geoff has worked in the Firm's Toronto, Vancouver and New York offices.

When he is not practising law or leading the Firm, Geoff loves to three-putt, chase his son around the yard and smoke briskets.