Kimberly Burns > Dentons > Vancouver, Canada > Lawyer Profile

Dentons’ full-spectrum cannabis practice encompasses a broad spread of commercial and regulatory work, with its recent experience covering M&A, securities, IP and real estate, among other areas. The wider firm’s enviable international platform is a significant draw for multinational clients and the team is routinely involved in cross-border transactions, particularly US-related matters. The department is led jointly by Toronto-based Andreas Kloppenborg and Vancouver-based Kimberly Burns, both of whom handle a mix of corporate, capital markets and M&A.

The corporate practice at Dentons leverages the bench strength of its global network and experienced team to advise major multinationals (including Lions Gate Entertainment and Motorola Solutions) involved in high-value, multi-jurisdictional transactions. With a client base spanning such segments as tech, cannabis, mining, telecoms, infrastructure, energy, biotech and entertainment, the group’s comprehensive service covers matters ranging from M&A, restructurings, proxy fights and competition and antitrust matters to joint ventures, regulated industries and transactional tax issues. The practice is led by Jason Saltzman in Toronto, who brings expertise in share purchases, take-over bids, asset purchases, exchange offers and plan of arrangements; and capital markets and corporate finance specialist Danny Wakeling in Edmonton, who was promoted to the role in July 2024. Other key figures include Alex Farcas (also in Toronto), who brings extensive M&A experience and niche expertise in the cannabis space. Other key figures include blockchain and mining specialist Kimberly Burns in Vancouver; Edmonton corporate lead Leanne Krawchuk KC; and Kelli Patel, corporate finance expert Ora Wexler and senior associate Alex Eckler in Toronto.