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Geoffrey Belsher

Geoffrey Belsher

Work Department

Securities

Position

Geoff is Chair of Blakes and one of Canada’s leading M&A, corporate governance, and corporate finance lawyers. As Chair, he is responsible for the Firm���s overall strategic vision, market strategies and significant client relationships. In his practice, Geoff advises Canadian, U.S. and international public and private companies, investment dealers, private equity, venture capital and alternative investment funds, and family offices with respect to Canadian law matters. Geoff frequently acts as special counsel to boards of directors and special committees in M&A, governance, shareholder activism and internal investigation matters. He advises clients operating in a range of industries, including financial services, mining, energy, media, life sciences, technology and gaming. Geoff has worked in the Firm’s Toronto, Vancouver and New York offices.