"We are excited to add a Vancouver office to our platform," says Bennett Jones Chairman and CEO, Hugh MacKinnon. "British Columbia is a strategic growth market and our Vancouver office will build on our commitment to serve our clients where they do business."

With a 90-year history and unparalleled depth in energy, natural resources and project development, Bennett Jones has over 380 lawyers and business advisors advising clients on a full range of business matters in Canada and around the world.

Founded in Calgary, Bennett Jones has previously expanded into Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa and overseas. This latest expansion reflects the growing importance of Vancouver as a major Canadian business and energy centre.

Bennett Jones has secured two floors in Vancouver's Guinness Tower (2200, 1055 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 2E9).

About Bennett Jones

Bennett Jones is a leading business law firm founded and focused on principles of professional excellence, integrity, respect and independent thought. Our firm's leadership position is reflected in the law we practise, the groundbreaking work we do, the client relationships we have, and the quality of our people.