Lawyer Profile

G. Eric Doherty

Vancouver, British Columbia

G. Eric Doherty

Overview

Eric practises securities and capital markets law, focusing on investment funds, structured products, private equity and transactions in the mining, energy, natural resources, technology and real estate sectors. He advises issuers, investment dealers and investors on public and private offerings involving the TSX Venture Exchange, the Toronto Stock Exchange and foreign exchanges. Eric also advises on mergers and acquisitions and provides legal services through a law corporation.

Practice Areas

  • Banking/Finance
  • Securities
  • Civil Litigation
  • Class Action Plaintiff

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1998 (BC)

Professional Details

Education

LLB, University of Toronto, 1997
BA, University of Western Ontario, 1994

Associations

Canadian Bar Association
Law Society of British Columbia
Vancouver Bar Association
Former adjunct professor, University of British Columbia Faculty of Law, 2008-2011
Former chair, Board of Trustees, Vancouver Waldorf School

Awards & Recognition

The Best Lawyers in Canada, Venture Capital Law, 2026
The Best Lawyers in Canada, Securities Law, recognized since 2014
The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, Mining and Investment Funds and Asset Management, 2026
Lexpert Special Edition: Mining, 2026

Support Team

Becky Vilimek, Practice Assistant, Vancouver, 604.632.3470, fax 604.622.5016