Gary R. Sollis LL.B., B.A., Partner

Gary represents clients in the areas of corporate and securities law, with a focus on acquisitions, financings and reorganizations. He has acted for a variety of public and private companies in financing transactions, including public offerings, private placements of debt and equity, special warrant financings and public and private limited partnership offerings.

Gary has also assisted clients in connection with takeover bids, mergers, proxy contests, spin-offs, joint ventures and acquisitions of private businesses.

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Gary represents clients in the areas of corporate and securities law, with a focus on financings, acquisitions and reorganizations. Gary has acted for a wide range of companies across various industry sectors, including technology, consumer products, manufacturing, forestry and mining.
Representative Work
Counsel to Copper Canyon Resources Ltd. in connection with its acquisition by NovaGold Resources Inc. by way of plan of arrangement
Counsel to Explorator Resources Inc. with respect to its $55 million acquisition by Sociedad Punta del Cobre (Pucobre) by way of plan of arrangement
Teaching Roles
Lecturer on corporate and securities law topics, including at seminars for the Professional Legal Training Course, Continuing Legal Education Society of B.C., Simon Fraser University, University of British Columbia, Insight, the American Society of Corporate Secretaries and Pacific Business & Law Institute
Prior Speaking Engagements
"The Top 10 Tips for a Successful M&A", FMC Mining Seminar, September 28, 2011
"Customizing Shareholder Agreements to Maximize Your Protection and Avoid Future Problems", Canadian Institute, Negotiating and Drafting Key Business Agreements, March 2, 2006
"Shareholders Agreements", Insight, Negotiating and Drafting Key Business Agreements, March 6, 2006
Contact Information
Vancouver
+1 604 443 7130
gary.sollis@fmc-law.com
Year of Call
1978 (British Columbia)
Education
Dalhousie University, LL.B., 1977
University of Victoria, B.A., 1974
Languages Spoken
English