Donald L. West

Don’s technical corporate/commercial expertise, combined with his ability to understand his clients’ needs, helps him to identify solutions other practitioners may not see. With exceptional negotiating skills, Don delivers optimal results in complex situations. He knows his clients’ business, and has a keen eye to protecting value. His clients appreciate his hands-on approach, sound reasoning and creative thinking.

Don is a member of the firm’s Corporate/Commercial, Mergers & Acquisitions/Private Equity, Technology, Licensing and Telecommunications Groups. He is also Co-Chair of the Sports & Media Group.

Practising in the areas of business law, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and technology, he has had extensive experience acting on business purchases and sales, private equity and venture capital transactions, strategic alliances, technology transactions, corporate reorganizations, governance issues, international transactions and advising on various other commercial arrangements. He represents clients in industries such as information technology, financial services, business process outsourcing, manufacturing, insurance and insurance broking, among others.

While practicing law, Don was an officer of a mid-size Canadian information technology company for more than 20 years. He has also served on the boards of directors of several public and private corporations as well as corporate governance, compensation and audit committees. Don has also served as a member of the firm's Executive Committee.