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Mark Pontin, Partner | Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Mark Pontin *

Partner Fasken
Effective strategy requires clarity of purpose, flexible tactics and excellent execution.
Jurisdiction British Columbia, 2005
Language(s) English
Office(s) Vancouver
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Overview

Mark Pontin is a leading commercial litigator in Vancouver, BC. With a focus on corporate and securities litigation, Mark represents clients in a wide range of shareholder disputes including oppression and dissent proceedings, derivative actions and proxy contests. In addition, Mark has extensive experience in real estate disputes, and matters involving civil fraud.

Named "Litigation Star" in both British Columbia and Canada for his litigation work by Benchmark Canada, and has been repeatedly recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada for Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Director and Officer Liability Practice in Vancouver. Mark has successfully represented both regional and national companies in commercial disputes.

Achievements

Client Work

  • Rome Resources Plc completes acquisition of Rome Resources Ltd, an associated private placing and re-admission to AIM, [Deal - Rome Resources Plc (formerly Pathfinder Minerals Plc)], Reverse takeover in the mining sector.
  • GCM Mining Corp. and Aris Gold Corporation complete arrangement to create Aris Mining Corporation, [Deal - Aris Gold Corporation], GCM Mining Corp. and Aris Gold Corporation Complete Arrangement to Create Aris Mining Corporation
  • 1325996 B.C. Ltd. completes acquisition of and subsequent going-private transaction with Macro Enterprises Inc., [Deal - 1325996 B.C. Ltd.], 1325996 B.C. Ltd. completes its previously announced arrangement and going private transaction involving Macro Enterprises Inc.
  • Traction Sales & Marketing Inc. (dba Traction on Demand) is acquired by Salesforce.com, [Deal - Traction Sales and Marketing Inc. (dba Traction on Demand)], Salesforce.com acquires Traction Sales & Marketing Inc.
  • Teradici Corporation in its acquisition by HP Inc., [Deal - Teradici Corporation], Acquisition helps enhance HP’s remote services and solutions tailored for hybrid work.
  • Fraud victim obtains judgment for nearly C$4 million, punitive damages and finding of contempt, [Case - Confidential Client], Complex commercial fraud matter results in judgment of nearly C$4 million, plus C$185,000 in punitive damages and a finding that the fraudster is in contempt of court.
  • Ocado Group plc acquires Kindred Systems Inc., [Deal - Kindred Systems Inc.], Ocado Group plc acquires all of the shares of Kindred Systems Inc. for approximately USD$262 million.
  • ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. Limited in its U$76 million acquisition of Correvio Pharma Corp., [Deal - ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. Limited]
  • Waterton Precious Metals Bid Corp successfully defends dissent proceeding brought by minority shareholder., [Case - Chaparral Gold Corp.], Waterton's successful in shareholder dissent proceeding

Career & Education

Education

  • LLB University of Victoria
  • MA, Philosophy University of British Columbia
  • BA, Philosophy University of British Columbia

Community involvement

  • Director of Theatre Replacement (a local theatre company)

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Law Society of British Columbia
  • Canadian Bar Association

Knowledge

News

Publications

Speaking Engagements

  • What to Do When the Canada Revenue Agency Comes Knocking: Strategic Considerations, 11/5/2019
  • Protecting Lawyer-Client Privilege Within and Across Borders: What In-House Counsel Need to Know, 4/7/2019
  • Privilege, 2/13/2019
Speaker What to Do When the Canada Revenue Agency Comes Knocking: Strategic Considerations Fasken Symposium 2019 location location Vancouver, BC
Protecting Lawyer-Client Privilege Within and Across Borders: What In-House Counsel Need to Know Canadian Corporate Counsel Association (CCCA) location location Toronto, ON
Privilege Mastering Civil Evidence 2019, CLE BC location location Vancouver, BC

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