Brian Tod is a Business Lawyer, and Counsel in the Edmonton office of Miller Thomson. He has extensive experience as counsel involved in corporate, commercial and real estate matters. Brian's legal interests include mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, contracts, contract negotiation and commercial real estate.
Brian advises a broad range of business clients and works closely with senior management to achieve their objectives. His understanding of business has allowed him to be effective in negotiating large contracts for clients and in assisting in the acquisition or sale of large complex businesses.
Brian constantly strives to provide prompt service and pragmatic advice to his business clients. He has developed a reputation as a clear strategic thinker able to suggest creative solutions to address issues facing his clients. He is listed as one of the 500 Leading Lawyers in Canada by Lexpert, is rated "AV" in the LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbel Peer Review Rating and is named the Best Lawyers' 2012 Edmonton Mergers & Acquisitions Law Lawyer of the Year.
Brian has presented papers and has lectured for the Legal Education Society of Alberta, the Canadian Bar Association and the Law Society of Alberta, Bar Admission Course on various business law and real estate topics. He has served as a volunteer board member and as a fundraiser for various charitable organizations.
Professional Achievements
· Appointed Queen's Counsel, 1991
Memberships
· Member, Law Society of Alberta
· Member, Canadian Bar Association
Industry Expertise
Private Equity
Banking and Financial Services
Construction and Infrastructure
News
September 14, 2010, Toronto, Miller Thomson is proud to announce our leading practitioners as recognized in the Best Lawyers in Canada® 2011 edition
January 11, 2010, Toronto, Miller Thomson is proud to announce its leading lawyers for the 2010 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada.
May 12, 2009, Toronto, 29 Miller Thomson lawyers are named as Leading Practitioners in the 2009 Canadian Lexpert Directory
June 4, 2008, Toronto, 28 Miller Thomson lawyers are named in the 2008 Canadian Legal LEXPERT Directory. This recognition represents the firm's excellence in a wide range of legal areas.
September 19, 2007, Toronto, The 2008 Lexpert/ALM Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada