Ron is the firm’s Securities Group leader. For over 25 years, his practise has focused on mergers & acquisitions (negotiated and unsolicited), equity and debt financings (public and private) and complex commercial transactions. Ron’s clients operate in a variety of industry sectors, including technology, life sciences and mining. They include public and private companies, limited partnerships, REITs, investment funds, portfolio managers and securities dealers.
Ron has extensive cross-border experience and regularly advises on structuring considerations, related party and special committee obligations, corporate governance and shareholder activism. He has a reputation for being an innovative and practical problem-solver, offering both strategic and legal advice to his clients. His strong relationships with securities regulators allow Ron to bring a range of potential solutions that are responsive to a shifting regulatory landscape.
Prior to joining Farris over 20 years ago, Ron was the corporate finance lawyer at the Vancouver office of the predecessor to the TSX Venture Exchange, assisting in the realignment of the various stock exchanges in Canada along the lines of market specialization while providing securities law advice to staff and executives.
Current role
Partner, Vancouver at Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy LLP
Partner, Vancouver at Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy LLP
Partner, Vancouver, BC at Lee & Associates
Partner, Vancouver at Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy LLP
Partner, Vancouver at Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy LLP
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