Cyndi Laval

In the bustling legal landscape of Vancouver, Cyndi Laval has carved out a distinguished career at Gowling WLG, where she serves as a partner. Her expertise spans a variety of complex fields including mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, securities, and mining law, making her a sought-after advisor for nearly three decades. Laval's clientele encompasses a broad spectrum, from local to international companies, and she plays a pivotal role in guiding them through the intricacies of merger transactions, finance initiatives, navigating stock exchange intricacies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks. Her insights are especially valued in the resource sector, where she frequently counsels companies listed on major stock exchanges such as the TSX, TSXV, NYSE-MKT, and AIM.

Laval's leadership skills have shone brightly through her tenure as the head of Gowling WLG's Corporate Finance, M&A, and Private Equity Group between 2014 and 2018, her co-leadership of the Canadian Mining Group from 2015 to 2017, and her stewardship of the Vancouver Business Law Group from 2007 to 2011. Her pre-law career includes significant experience within the policy department of the current TSX Venture Exchange, providing her with a unique perspective on securities and exchange regulations.

Beyond her practice, Laval is deeply involved in the legal community. She has played a pivotal role as the vice chair of the American Bar Association's Canadian Public Target M&A Deal Point Studies in 2017 and 2015 and has contributed her expertise to the boards of several publicly listed companies. Her commitment to education is evident from her past role in the TSX Venture Exchange's Local Advisory Committee and her tenure as an instructor focused on corporate governance.

Currently, Laval is at the helm of the Vancouver chapter of the M&A Club, fostering a network of professionals dedicated to mergers and acquisitions. Her contributions to law have not gone unnoticed, with recognition as one of Vancouver's top 30 lawyers by the National Post and being named Vancouver "Lawyer of the Year – Mining" by The Best Lawyers in Canada in 2017. Her accolades extend to multiple prestigious legal directories, underscoring her leadership in M&A, mining, natural resources, and securities law.

Laval's educational background from the University of British Columbia, where she earned both her BA and LLB, coupled with a certificate in mining law from Osgoode Law School and a distinguished completion of the Canadian Securities Course, lays a strong foundation for her legal acumen. Admitted to the British Columbia bar in 1993, her career trajectory has been marked by dedication, expertise, and a deep commitment to the legal profession, setting a high standard for legal practitioners in Canada and beyond.