Leisa Nolan

In the bustling city of Vancouver, Leisa has carved out a niche for herself within the sphere of business law, dedicating her expertise to a wide spectrum of corporate and commercial endeavors. Her role at the Business Law Group sees her navigating the complexities of mergers and acquisitions, steering corporate finance strategies, and ensuring the smooth operation of corporate governance and reorganizations. Leisa’s advice is sought after across diverse sectors, ranging from private equity and tourism to technology and construction, highlighting her versatility and depth of knowledge.

Her portfolio boasts involvement in significant transactions, such as guiding CM (Canada) Asset Management through the divestiture of Grouse Mountain Resort to Northland Properties Corporation. Leisa also played a pivotal role in facilitating CAI Capital Partners' stake in RebalanceMD Canada Ltd, and she has been instrumental in advancing the interests of a venture capital fund dedicated to sustainability, particularly in investments related to eco-friendly consumer goods.

Leisa's influence extends to the burgeoning field of quantum computing and health technology in British Columbia, where she has managed equity financing and investment ventures, respectively. Her acumen has benefited a U.S.-based private equity fund and a national pharmacy chain, particularly in matters of investment and organizational restructuring. Moreover, her expertise facilitated a construction company's strategic acquisitions within the specialized construction sector, and she was key in a Canadian video game developer's expansion into artificial intelligence technology.

Her financial advisory skills were prominently showcased in the early and subsequent financing rounds of a Vancouver fintech startup, as well as in Skeena Resources Limited’s total acquisition of the Eskay Creek gold and silver project from Barrick Gold. Furthermore, Leisa has successfully navigated a B.C. royalties company through the intricacies of a qualifying transaction on the TSX Venture Exchange, accompanied by concurrent financing efforts.

Leisa’s educational background is as distinguished as her professional journey, holding a Bachelor of Laws with first class honours and a Bachelor of Business (Public Relations) with distinction, both from Queensland University of Technology. Her legal acumen was recognized early on when she was admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2012. Expanding her legal horizons, she was called to the British Columbia bar in 2019, where she continues to make significant contributions as a member of the Law Society of British Columbia, the Vancouver Bar Association, and the Canadian Bar Association.

Her practice areas, notably in mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance, underscore her commitment to providing comprehensive legal services. Leisa’s journey from Queensland to British Columbia reflects her global perspective and adaptability, positioning her as a formidable force in business law.