Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Partner

Ryan specializes in domestic and cross-border M&A, equity financing, investments, restructurings and private investment fund formation.

His role involves offering comprehensive business and legal advice to a diverse clientele, including global private equity funds, venture capital funds, private companies, publicly-traded companies, entrepreneurs, start-ups and investors.

Ryan's distinguished career is marked by his involvement in more than 200 transactions and over USD$10 billion in enterprise value, many of which featured non-Canadian parties or were associated with private equity funds or backed businesses. Ryan often advises on complex and highly strategic transaction matters and is highly sought after for strategic and advisory support. His multifaceted expertise positions him as a trusted advisor, providing valuable insights that contribute to the success of his clients' transactions, business operations and endeavours.

Professional Involvement

• Member, Canadian Bar Association
• Directorship training (Board of Directors), Réseau des jeunes administrateurs (RJA), Montréal (since December 2014)

Education

• Passed the CFA Program level II Examination, 2013
• BCL, McGill University, 2010
• LLB, McGill University, 2010
• B.Eng, McGill University, 2004

Bar Admission

• Québec, 2011

Community Involvement

• Member, Board of Directors of the Fédération de natation du Québec (FNQ)
• Cofounder of Club des jeunes spécialistes des fusions et acquisitions de Montréal
• Member of the Young Canadians in Finance
• Founder and director, McGill Swimming Association
• President, McGill Scarlet Key Society