Business Details
19 Years
experience
Trusted Business Law Services in Prince George
Malfair Law was established in 2007 to deliver practical, meaningful, and useful business law services to clients across British Columbia, with a particular focus on Northern British Columbia. Our practice is built on the philosophy that lawyers should act as facilitators for clients pursuing business objectives, emphasizing risk allocation and management in commercial activities. With over 25 years of experience, principal Gil Malfair has worked on significant transactions in diverse sectors including mining, energy, telecommunications, real estate, and biotechnology. Our expertise spans private placements, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic legal advice for emerging and established businesses. We prioritize personalized service, drawing on deep industry knowledge gained through partnerships at leading national and regional law firms.Clients benefit from practical solutions tailored to day-to-day operations and complex transactional matters. Our credentials include a commerce degree from the University of Saskatchewan and a law degree from the University of British Columbia, alongside membership in the law societies of British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. We serve clients in bioenergy, mining, and carbon offset generation sectors, offering references and detailed transactional descriptions upon request. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our client-centric approach and extensive experience in domestic and cross-border transactions. This foundation of expertise and dedication ensures clients receive actionable legal guidance aligned with their business goals.
Services
Corporate Law
Mergers & Acquisitions
Securities Regulation
Corporate Governance
Risk Management
Private Equity Transactions
Shareholder Agreements
Asset Acquisitions
Business Structuring
Board Counsel
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of experience in business law transactions.
- Our team works with clients in diverse sectors including mining and biotechnology.
- We provide practical legal advice aligned with business objectives.
- We maintain membership in three provincial law societies for regulatory expertise.
- Our practice includes cross-border transactions and corporate governance matters.
Services
Corporate Law
Malfair Law provides comprehensive corporate law services including entity formation, compliance, and regulatory matters. Our expertise ensures businesses maintain proper legal structures while adhering to provincial and federal regulations. Clients benefit from strategic guidance on corporate governance and operational legal requirements.
Mergers & Acquisitions
We facilitate mergers and acquisitions through due diligence, contract negotiation, and transaction structuring. Our practice covers share purchases, asset acquisitions, and business succession planning. Clients receive tailored advice to navigate complex transactions while minimizing legal risks.
Securities Regulation
Our securities law practice includes advising on private placements, public offerings, and compliance with regulatory frameworks. We assist emerging and established companies with fundraising activities and ongoing disclosure obligations in compliance with Canadian securities laws.
Corporate Governance
We provide governance frameworks and advisory services for corporate boards, directors, and officers. Our support includes policy development, fiduciary duty guidance, and compliance with corporate law standards to ensure effective organizational leadership.
Risk Management
Our risk management services focus on identifying and mitigating legal exposures in business operations. We develop customized strategies for contract risk, transactional safeguards, and compliance protocols to protect client interests across various industries.
People
Gil Malfair
Principal Solicitor
Gil Malfair is a business law attorney with over 25 years of experience in corporate transactions and governance. He holds a commerce degree from the University of Saskatchewan and a law degree from the University of British Columbia.
Questions
What areas of law does Malfair Law specialize in?
We specialize in business law with a focus on corporate transactions, securities regulation, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance.
Which industries does Malfair Law serve?
We work with clients in mining, energy, biotechnology, real estate development, and technology sectors across British Columbia.
What experience does Gil Malfair bring to the firm?
Gil Malfair has over 25 years of experience in business law, including roles at top national law firms and expertise in cross-border transactions.
Does Malfair Law serve clients outside Northern British Columbia?
Yes, while based in Northern BC, we provide legal services to clients throughout British Columbia.
What types of transactions has Malfair Law handled?
We have experience with private equity deals, asset acquisitions, shareholder agreements, and corporate governance matters for domestic and international clients.
