Education
Carleton University, BA, 1995, with High Honours Wilfrid Laurier University. MA, 1997, with Distinction
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Peter Zvanitajs
Senior Communications Advisor
T: 416.777.6128 /
M: 437.999.6214 /
E: zvanitajsp@bennettjones.com
Toronto
Pete Zvanitajs is a strategic corporate communications advisor and high value content creator. He works with Bennett Jones' leaders, lawyers and advisors to promote the firm's business strategy with a sharp client focus.
Pete has a deep understanding of how legal and business trends and economic forces impact the firm's clients and their industries. He uses this knowledge to create opportunities to position Bennett Jones and its innovative thinking to complex issues. Pete extracts the essence of complicated concepts to produce concise key messaging and stellar content in written, visual and spoken formats. He truly understands what makes a story and how to tell it.
Using his superb writing skills, Pete creates thought leadership pieces, signature outlooks and updates, feature columns, website content, client material and more. He advises on the key messaging and flow of high-level presentations, podcasts and videos.
With 25 years of experience as a corporate communications professional, Pete has a tremendous ability to build trust and relationships. He earns prominent media coverage for Bennett Jones' lawyers and the firm and develops sound relationships with reporters. He provides media and communications coaching.
Pete thinks differently, practically, about what's next and what it means for Bennett Jones and its clients.
Recent Insights, News & Events
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24th World Petroleum Congress
Event / September 17, 2023
As a frontrunner in the energy industry for the last century, Bennett Jones is proud to be the Official Legal Sponsor of the 24th World Petroleum Congress. The conference provides a unique opportunity to work together to develop realistic and workable paths to a net-zero future.
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Jason Kenney Joins Bennett Jones as Senior Advisor
Announcements / February 01, 2023
The Honourable Jason Kenney, PC, ECA has joined Bennett Jones as a Senior Advisor. He is the former Premier of Alberta and will be based in the firm's Calgary office. Jason served for more than 25 years in a distinguished career in Canadian federal and provincial elected office.
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"Rapid Riser" Bennett Jones a Top 10 Canadian Law Firm Brand
Announcements / March 24, 2022
Bennett Jones has returned to the Top 10 in Thomson Reuters Regional Law Firm Brand Indexes 2022, earning 9th spot in this year's Canada index. The firm first entered the Top 10 in 2020.
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The Honourable John Manley Joins Bennett Jones as Senior Business Advisor
Announcements / September 10, 2019
Bennett Jones is pleased to announce that The Honourable John Manley, P.C., O.C. has joined the firm as a Senior Business Advisor. He is based in the Ottawa office. John is Canada’s former Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Finance Minister and Industry Minister. From 2010 to 2018, he was president and chief executive officer of the Business Council of Canada (formerly the Canadian Council of Chief Executives), representing the CEOs of leading Canadian corporations.
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Bennett Jones’ Leading Lawyers in Global Mining
Announcements / September 20, 2018
16 Bennett Jones lawyers are ranked in the latest edition of Lexpert’s Leading Canadian Lawyers in Global Mining.
The firm's Lexpert-ranked lawyers advise clients on M&A, corporate finance, commercial law, securities, capital markets, private equity, infrastructure, Aboriginal law, environmental law, tax, complex international projects and corporate governance.
Abbas Ali Khan
Thomas Bauer
Paul D. Blundy
Robert (Bob) T. Booth
David W. Bursey
James Clare
Franklin L. Davis
Norman F. Findlay
Simon R. Foxcroft
Christian P. Gauthier
Sander Grieve
Michael N. Melanson
Linda E. Misetich Dann
Mark Rasile
John W. Sabine
Aaron Sonshine
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Bennett Jones Leads Canada in Energy Law
Announcements / August 30, 2018
Bennett Jones has 47 lawyers ranked in Lexpert’s Special Edition—Canada’s Leading Energy Lawyers—more than any other firm.
Pat Maguire, Bennett Jones Vice Chair and Calgary Managing Partner, is on the cover of the issue. It appears in the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business magazine.
The lawyers include:
Philip Backman
Enzo Barichello
Harinder Basra
Paul Blundy
Robert Booth
Patrick Brennan
Denise Bright
Marie Buchinski
Stephen Burns
David Bursey
James Clare
Nick Fader
Simon Foxcroft
Anthony Friend
Bradley Gilmour
Donald Greenfield
Leonard Griffiths
Bryan Haynes
Greg Johnson
Loyola Keough
Brent Kraus
Ken Lenz
David Macaulay
Patrick Maguire
John Mercury
Darcy Moch
Munaf Mohamed
Shawn Munro
William Osler
Colin Perry
David Phillips
Mark Powell
Jana Prete
Alan Rautenberg
Beth Riley
Jason Roth
Chris Simard
Chris Skelton
Lawrence Smith
Aaron Sonshine
David Spencer
Perry Spitznagel
Geoff Stenger
Vivek Warrier
Blair Yorke-Slader
Kevin Zych
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Bennett Jones and Vancouver’s McCullough O’Connor Irwin Combine Forces
Announcements / April 05, 2018
Bennett Jones and McCullough O’Connor Irwin (MOI) will join forces to give clients the combined benefit of two first class, client-focused, business law firms in Vancouver. The combination will double the size of Bennett Jones’ Vancouver office and be effective on June 1, 2018.
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Pat Maguire Appointed Vice Chair and Calgary Managing Partner
Announcements / April 04, 2018
Bennett Jones is pleased to announce that Pat Maguire has been appointed Vice Chair and Calgary Managing Partner. He will continue his corporate commercial law practice with a focus on the energy sector.
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Bennett Jones a 2018 Top Employer in Alberta
Announcements / February 21, 2018
Bennett Jones has once again been ranked as an Alberta's Top Employer. This is the eighth consecutive year the firm has been selected as a winning organization. This special designation recognizes the province’s employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.
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Bennett Jones a 2018 Top Employer in Canada for Young People
Announcements / February 09, 2018
Bennett Jones has once again been ranked a Canada's Top Employers for Young People. This is the sixth consecutive year the firm has been selected as a winning organization. Bennett Jones is one of only of two law firms to be named to the list of 100 Canadian organizations.
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Bennett Jones Earns Top Ranks on Lexpert Top 10 Deals
Announcements / February 09, 2018
Congratulations to our clients who were honoured in Lexpert’s annual Top 10 Deals and Top 10 Business Decisions of 2017. Bennett Jones was privileged to act on five of the Top 10 Deals, listed below. We were also counsel on one Honourable Mention, to Canadian Natural Resources Limited in its acquisition of working interest in the Athabasca Oil Sands Project. And we had the pleasure of acting for the Interactive Advertising Bureau of Canada in Douez v. Facebook, a Top 10 Business Decision. Congratulations again on these well-deserved recognition.
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23 Bennett Jones Lawyers Leading 500 in Canada
Announcements / December 12, 2017
23 Bennett Jones lawyers are recognized in The Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada. The directory profiles the most frequently recommended lawyers across Canada, identified via an extensive, annual peer survey. The Lexpert ALM 500 is now in its 20th year and provides a comprehensive look at Canada’s top legal talent.
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Bennett Jones Earns Over 100 Rankings in Legal 500 Canada
Announcements / November 30, 2017
The Legal 500 Canada 2018 edition is now live and Bennett Jones’ lawyers and practice areas ranked highly throughout the firm. Bennett Jones has been recommended as a Top-Tier Firm in Canada...
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Bennett Jones’ Doha Office Celebrates 6th Anniversary
Announcements / November 16, 2017
The Doha office of Bennett Jones (Gulf) LLP is proud to celebrate its sixth anniversary since opening in the fall of 2011. The Canadian-based international law firm established itself in Qatar to better serve clients in the country and the Gulf region. Bennett Jones’ office has been located in Tornado Tower since 2013.
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Bennett Jones Messages to and Support for Canadian Soldiers and Veterans
Announcements / November 10, 2017
Bennett Jones remembers and thanks the brave men and women who have served, and continue to serve, our country. Their sacrifices for Canada and for freedom will forever be honoured.
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Bennett Jones Goes Platinum...Again: 2018 Aon Best Employer in Canada
Announcements / November 09, 2017
Bennett Jones has once again been ranked an Aon Platinum Level Best Employer in Canada, the highest level of recognition. This is the 16th consecutive year Bennett Jones has been selected as a Best Employer.
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Bennett Jones Acts for CCPPP Gold Winner in Iqaluit International Airport Project
In The News / November 06, 2017
Bennett Jones congratulates the government of Nunavut for the outstanding success of the Iqaluit International Airport Improvement Project. The Project won the Gold Award for Infrastructure at the Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships’ (CCPPP) 20th Annual National Awards for Innovation and Excellence in PPPs. Bennett Jones acted on behalf of the government of Nunavut throughout the procurement.
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Bennett Jones Named Internet & E-Commerce Law Firm of the Year
Announcements / October 27, 2017
Bennett Jones has been named the Internet & E-Commerce Law Firm of the Year for Canada in the Finance Monthly Global Awards for 2017. The annual awards celebrate the success of financial and legal organisations and advisers worldwide who have performed at the highest level. In selecting the winners, Finance Monthly considers the hard work, dedication and results displayed by some of the most successful organisations, advisers and legal professionals from around the globe.
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Bennett Jones Ranks High in Chambers 2018
Announcements / September 28, 2017
Bennett Jones is proud to share that our lawyers have received more than 80 recognitions as leading lawyers in their field according to Chambers Canada 2018.
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Bennett Jones' Chairman and CEO Hugh MacKinnon Acclaimed for Another 5-Year Term
Announcements / September 19, 2017
The partners of Bennett Jones are pleased to announce that Hugh MacKinnon has been acclaimed to another five-year term, commencing April 2018, as the firm's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Hugh has served in those roles since 2005.
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New Logo. New Website. Same Exceptional Service.
Announcements / September 18, 2017
At Bennett Jones we have a vision. We have strong core values. Now we have a new visual identity and we're proud to share it with you.
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