Iain Mant

Iain, a distinguished lawyer at Fasken's Vancouver branch, dedicates his practice to a wide array of legal services in the finance and corporate sectors. With over three decades of experience, he specializes in public and private financing, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate governance, and day-to-day corporate affairs. He draws clients from industries such as technology, mining, oil and gas, media, and life sciences, offering counsel from the inception of a company to its public offering stages. His role extends to acting on behalf of issuers, underwriters, and venture capitalists.

Renowned for his deep understanding of mergers and acquisitions, Iain excels in guiding both domestic and international clients through the complexities of negotiations, structuring, and finalizing M&A deals. His leadership in transaction teams ensures a seamless process, integrating various aspects such as financing, regulatory compliance, employment, taxation, and more. His proficiency in technology-related transactions has made him a preferred advisor for major global technology firms, including Intel, Google, Amazon, General Electric, and Salesforce. His expertise in this area has been acknowledged by the Association of Corporate Growth, which awarded him the Deal of the Year in 2017, 2018, and 2020.

In the realm of corporate finance, Iain's advisory services cover a spectrum of financing activities. These include guiding issuers, underwriters, and investors through public and private equity and debt financing, IPOs, reverse takeovers, and spinouts. His expertise benefits clients across various stock exchanges, such as the Toronto Stock Exchange, the TSX Venture Exchange, NASDAQ, and NYSE.

His acumen also extends to the private equity and venture capital sectors, where he aids investors in fund formation, investment, and sale transactions. Furthermore, companies seeking investment from venture capital and private equity funds frequently turn to him for advice.

Iain's contributions to the legal and finance sectors are not limited to client work. He is also a respected speaker, sharing insights on financing and corporate governance at numerous events.

His educational background includes an LLB from the University of Toronto (1988) and a BComm from the University of Alberta (1985). Iain has held significant roles outside his practice, including positions as a director and chair at The Polygon Gallery, director at New Ventures BC Society, and executive roles in various technology and biomedical corporations. His diverse involvement underscores his commitment to both his professional field and the broader community.