Adrian Wan is a mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and corporate/commercial lawyer in Vancouver. His practice is focused on a broad range of transactions, including domestic and cross border mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, corporate reorganizations and commercial matters. Clients range from private companies and private equity funds to family offices and entrepreneurs.
Bringing a wealth of experience to the table, Adrian handles a multitude of legal matters such as business entity formation and structuring, business purchase and sale transactions (asset and share), reorganization and restructuring of private companies, commercial agreements with suppliers, distributors and customers, corporate governance, and private placement and venture capital financings.
Adrian has provided strategic advice to clients on transformational transactions. Clients rely on Adrian for creative and pragmatic advice in completing their M&A transactions. Concentrated on the middle market, Adrian has led deals across a wide range of industries including agriculture, automotive, health and wellness, manufacturing, technology and logistics, to name a few.
Beyond transactions, Adrian is a trusted advisor for business owners and their families, particularly in connection with corporate reorganizations, governance matters, succession planning and inter-generational business transitions. His insights help to maximize and preserve value for owners and their families or, where appropriate, assist owners with third party liquidity transactions to realize the value of their businesses. Adrian’s collaborative approach with financial advisors, business valuators and tax advisors ensures the best results for the Firm’s clients.
Prior to joining Fasken, Adrian owned and operated a business specializing in the wholesale and distribution of BC produce in the Vancouver Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. As a former business owner, he approaches law in a pragmatic manner and understands how legal issues and solutions need to be integrated into a larger business strategy for his clients.
Recognized as a leading lawyer in corporate law by Best Lawyers, Adrian’s legal acumen has earned him accolades, including Business in Vancouver’s 2022 Forty Under 40 Award.
In his commitment to the community, Adrian serves on the boards of the Forward Foundation and the Hong Kong Canada Business Association.
