2026 ADVISORY BOARD

Geoff is Chair of Blakes and one of Canada’s leading M&A and corporate finance lawyers. As Chair, he is responsible for the Firm’s overall strategic vision, market strategies and significant client relationships.

In his practice, Geoff focuses on M&A, corporate finance and corporate governance. He advises Canadian, U.S. and international public and private companies, investment dealers, private equity, venture capital and alternative investment funds, and family offices with respect to Canadian law matters.

Geoff frequently acts as special counsel to boards of directors and special committees in M&A, governance, shareholder activism and internal investigation matters. He advises clients operating in a range of industries, including financial services, mining, energy, life sciences, and technology.

Geoff is a frequent speaker in the area of mergers and acquisitions. He has been an Adjunct Professor at UBC Law School and an instructor in the Osgoode Hall Law School LLM program. He has been very active in alumni affairs for Osgoode Hall Law School and in 2018 was awarded the Alumni Gold Key Award for Service to the Law School. Geoff has worked in the Firm’s Toronto, Vancouver and New York offices.