Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (Vancouver)

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP calls itself Canada's Law Firm. It has built a long history, with roots dating back to 1823. The firm operates offices in five Canadian cities. These are Calgary, Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, and Vancouver. It serves clients across Canada and in international markets. These include China, India, Japan, Korea, Latin America, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

The firm advises a broad range of industries. These include agribusiness, defence and national security, education, energy, financial services, forestry, government, health care, infrastructure, mining, private equity, retail, sports and gaming, technology, and transportation. Its clients include businesses in the public sector and private sector.

BLG offers legal support through many practice areas. Lawyers at the firm work on banking and financial services, capital markets, corporate commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate, construction, competition and foreign investment, cybersecurity and data protection, disputes, environmental matters, health law, indigenous law, information technology, insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property, international trade, investment management, labour and employment, municipal and land use planning, private client services, projects, and tax.

The firm also provides services through its BLG Beyond division. These services include consulting, contract review, legal talent support, lending guidance, eDiscovery, and legal translation. BLG invests in professional development for lawyers, paralegals, law clerks, and business professionals. It also runs student programs in each of its five offices.

Environmental, social, and governance principles guide much of the firm's work. BLG supports pro bono legal work and promotes diversity and inclusion. It operates BLG U for learning and development. The firm shares news, insights, and events through its media centre and publishes regular updates on deals and suits.

Services

• Banking & Financial Services
• Capital Markets
• Corporate Commercial
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Commercial Real Estate
• Disputes
• Labour & Employment
• Intellectual Property
• Tax
• Consulting