Gavyn is a corporate law generalist and a trusted advisor in the areas of commercial law, corporate governance, corporate finance, securities law, and mergers and acquisitions. He advises companies at all stages of their lifecycle in a range of industries, including technology, fintech, biotech, ecommerce, music and entertainment, manufacturing and distribution, and emerging markets. He frequently advises clients on a variety of corporate commercial matters, including purchase and sale transactions, business combinations, corporate finance, licenses and services agreements, and the negotiation of other complex strategic relationships or commercial arrangements. Gavyn also provides guidance to management on corporate governance, organizational, and regulatory issues.
Outside of the legal profession, Gavyn has worked as a strategic advisor to startups. He has experience in marketing, community engagement, and project management for various non-for-profit organizations, and is currently on the Board of Directors of The Beaumont Studios in Vancouver. He also has a background in science. Using his diverse experience, Gavyn applies a methodical approach to provide clients with practical legal advice.
Before joining DLA Piper, Gavyn was an associate at a leading Canadian national law firm.
