Jeff Li

Associate

Jeff is a member of KRB’s Business Law group with previous experience gained at a leading Canadian law firm. His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, complex corporate reorganizations and various types of commercial transactions. Jeff assists KRB clients with their corporate and commercial legal needs in the context of complex transactions, from the purchase or sale of businesses and the reorganization/structuring of various entities’ activities, to the drafting and negotiation of all necessary acquisition and commercial documents.

Jeff completed his legal studies at McGill University and was called to the Quebec and Ontario Bar in 2020. He additionally holds a master’s degree in law majoring in taxation from the University of Montreal (in conjunction with HEC Montreal). Throughout his studies, Jeff worked with reputable professors at the Centre for Intellectual Policy of McGill University’s Faculty of Law. Outside of his practice, he is also a Health Services Management Officer with the Canadian Armed Forces.

Representative Work

Acted on behalf of a group of companies engaged in the business of commercial and industrial water treatment, and research, development and manufacturing of specialty chemical products for industrial, commercial, institutional and municipal applications, in connection with the sale of all of said corporations to a U.S.-based strategic buyer

Acted on behalf of a technology company in the sale of one of its divisions.

Acted on behalf of a media company in the acquisition of another company through an auction process.

Acted on behalf of a logistics company in the acquisition of multiple businesses.

Acted on behalf of a retail company in acquiring a similar business through insolvency proceedings.

Acted on behalf of a manufacturing company in acquiring a competing entity.

Acted in the portfolio transfer of more than 45 real estate properties throughout Canada.

Acted on behalf of an entertainment company in its restructuring.

Acted on behalf of an office supplies company in respect of its acquisition of a competitor.

Acted on behalf of an investment management firm in the acquisition of senior living residences.

Acted on behalf of a financial institution in the acquisition of an independent distribution network.

Memberships and Affiliations

Quebec Bar

Ontario Bar

Practice Areas

M&A/Corporate

Strategic Structuring and Reorganization

Education

University of Montreal (jointly with HEC Montreal), LL.M. (2021)

McGill University, B.C.L., LL.B. (2017)

Year of Call

Quebec Bar (2020)

Law Society of Ontario (2020)

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