925 West Georgia St, Suite 1600, Cathedral Pl, Vancouver, BC
Year called to bar: 2008 (ON); 2016 (BC)
Chat has a broad corporate and securities law practice, with a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and corporate finance. Chat advises clients on a wide range of domestic and international transactions, including public and private acquisitions and divestitures, raising capital and corporate reorganizations. In addition to transactional work, Chat assists companies with their corporate governance and continuous disclosure obligations and advises on general corporate law. Always abreast of the latest developments in his areas of practice, Chat has authored numerous client briefings and articles for legal publications, and writes frequently on emerging trends in corporate governance and corporate law, including in the areas of corporate purpose, sustainability, and “environmental, social and governance” matters. Chat is recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada Corporate Governance Practice, Corporate Law, and Mergers and Acquisitions Law.