Eric Malysa

Eric Malysa stands out as a dynamic force within the business law arena, where he primarily concentrates on guiding clients through the intricacies of mergers and acquisitions, both public and private. His expertise doesn't stop there; he is equally adept at handling divestitures, forming joint ventures, navigating corporate finance waters, and crafting complex corporate structures and reorganizations. Malysa's skill set extends to the negotiation of essential commercial, supply, and manufacturing agreements, ensuring his clients' operations run smoothly.

His advisory services are sought after by a diverse client base that spans the globe, including burgeoning start-ups in technology and life sciences, established family offices, global conglomerates, and private equity titans. He operates across a broad spectrum of sectors such as life sciences, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, technology, education, infrastructure, manufacturing, resources, and telecommunications, offering tailored advice that addresses the unique challenges and opportunities of each industry.

Malysa's educational background is as impressive as his professional one, holding a J.D. from Thompson Rivers University since 2015, alongside a notable International Business Certificate with distinction from Grenoble École de Management obtained in 2011, and a B.B.A. with honors from Simon Fraser University, completed in 2010. His legal acumen is recognized in Alberta, where he was admitted in 2016, and in British Columbia since 2021.

His service portfolio is extensive, covering corporate, mergers & acquisitions, securities, private equity, venture capital, restructuring, corporate governance, as well as specializing in life sciences and pharmaceuticals, and technology sectors. Malysa has played pivotal roles in significant transactions, representing major players like TELUS in its acquisition spree across healthcare, technology, and telecommunications sectors, and guiding Baring Private Equity Asia EQT through global divestments. His expertise in corporate structuring was instrumental for InfraRed Capital Partners and Evonik Corporation, among others, in their strategic and organizational endeavors.

Moreover, Malysa's venture capital prowess is evident in his work with TELUS Ventures and Canadian Tire, facilitating numerous minority investment transactions that underscore his ability to navigate complex investment landscapes.

His professional excellence has not gone unnoticed, earning him rankings and recognitions in prestigious listings such as Chambers Canada and The Best Lawyers in Canada, particularly for his contributions to employment and labour law, further establishing his reputation as a leading legal mind in his field.