Laura James maintains a broad corporate, commercial and securities law practice, which spans a variety of industries.
Laura has experience working with public and private companies, fund sponsors and institutional investors, and not-for-profit organizations. Laura advises on a range of matters relating to mergers and acquisitions (including distressed transactions), corporate governance, corporate reorganizations, shareholder disputes, public and private financing, go-public transactions, private equity investments and divestitures, venture capital investments, and private fund formation.
Laura excels at helping her clients manage tough decisions and tight timelines. She is firm and fair, and committed to finding reasonable solutions in a timely manner. Clients value how responsive and creative Laura is when approaching their complex problems. She provides thoughtful advice with clear next steps, giving clients the confidence they need to move forward.
Prior to joining Bennett Jones, Laura practiced at a large, regional law firm in British Columbia.
Education
University of Calgary, BA, 2014 Queen Mary, University of London, LL.B., (Honours), 2016 University of British Columbia, LL.M., 2017
Bar Admissions
British Columbia, 2018
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