Adam Bata

Adam Bata, a key Partner at Miller Thomson, operates out of both the Toronto and Vancouver offices. He specializes in guiding clients through mergers and acquisitions, private equity ventures, and various financings, including equity and venture capital. Adam is deeply committed to aiding emerging and rapidly expanding businesses, offering strategic advice that is both practical and aligned with their unique business objectives and legal financial plans.

His work encompasses a broad spectrum of activities:

- In mergers and acquisitions, Adam plays a pivotal role, providing counsel to both domestic and international entities contemplating the acquisition or disposition of businesses within Canada. This involves a mix of asset and share transactions, along with orchestrating plans of arrangement.

- He also extends his expertise to corporate structuring, offering valuable advice on company formation and restructuring efforts, often with an emphasis on tax-efficient reorganizations.

- Adam's involvement with start-ups is significant, offering guidance on equity financings, corporate governance, and strategic growth, often navigating the complexities of shareholder and partnership agreements.

- On a more routine basis, he assists individuals and businesses with commercial agreements, acting as a de facto general counsel to navigate everyday business hurdles.

Adam's community engagement is notable, with involvement in several committees and associations, reflecting his commitment to both the legal and broader community. This includes serving on the YIN Committee of the International Fiscal Association since 2016, participating in the Corporate Governance Committee of the Halifax Partnership, and contributing to the governance of the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.

His professional affiliations are extensive, encompassing memberships in the Nova Scotia Barristers' Society, Law Society of Ontario, and several branches of the Canadian Bar Association, including its Nova Scotia section and the Canadian Tax Foundation.

Adam's legal acumen is backed by a robust educational foundation and professional certifications, including his admission to the bar in British Columbia (2022), Ontario (2019), and Nova Scotia (2013). His legal education was fortified with a specialization in Business Law from Dalhousie University's Schulich School of Law in 2012, alongside completing the Canadian Securities Course and an In-Depth Tax Course through CPA Canada. Adam's foundational knowledge in life sciences, evidenced by his Bachelor of Science (Honors) from Queen’s University, adds a unique dimension to his legal practice.