Winston Yee

Winston, a seasoned Senior Counsel in Lawson Lundell's Vancouver office, excels in steering complex mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, securities, and broad corporate/commercial law domains. His invaluable counsel, enriched by a Chartered Professional Accountant certification, elevates client strategies, ensuring a blend of legal insight and financial savvy that spans over three decades. His knack for weaving strategic vision with practical problem-solving, risk management, and dispute resolution stands out, offering a holistic, multi-disciplinary approach to his clientele's needs.

In the realm of mergers and acquisitions, finance, and corporate governance, Winston's expertise is vast and varied. He has successfully navigated a plethora of transactions for a diverse clientele that spans local, national, and international borders. This includes managing public and private mergers and acquisitions, resolving corporate and shareholder disputes, orchestrating tax reorganizations, and facilitating both Canadian and cross-border financing ventures. His role often extends to acting as special counsel, where he offers strategic guidance on financial, accounting, and auditing intricacies, liaises with the Canadian Securities Administrators, and plays a pivotal role in proxy battles and takeover bids.

Beyond his legal practice, Winston's engagement with professional and community activities is notable. He has contributed his expertise to the Canadian Bar Association, both as a member and through his involvement with the Investment Steering Subcommittee and Audit Committee. His dedication extends to the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia, where he has served in various capacities, including the Consultation Group on CPA Unified Code of Professional Conduct and the Professional Conduct Enquiry Committee. His leadership roles within the Certified Management Accountants of British Columbia and his directorships at Hosteling International‎ Canada and a charitable foundation reflect his commitment to both his profession and community.

Winston's academic credentials are equally impressive, with degrees from the University of British Columbia and the University of Windsor, along with specialized certifications such as the Canadian Securities Course and an in-depth Tax Course from the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants.

His legal practice spans crucial areas like corporate commercial law, corporate finance and securities, mergers and acquisitions, and tax law, showcasing his versatility and depth of knowledge. Admitted to the Bar in British Columbia in 1994, Winston's career is a testament to his profound expertise and unwavering dedication to both his clients and the broader community.