Lawyer Profile

Jade W. Buchanan

Vancouver, British Columbia

Jade W. Buchanan

Overview

Under the agreement of this take-private transaction worth C$9 billion, Boralex will continue to operate as an independent private company following closing.

Our Outlook Series 2026 provides forward‑looking analysis of the most important legal, regulatory, and market developments affecting Canadian organizations.

Focused on privacy and technology law but even more focused on solutions and efficiency, clients describe Jade as “results-oriented and very responsive” and “down to earth”.

With rankings from Chambers and Lexpert, and recognition as a 2024 Lexpert Rising Star and a 2021 Global Data Review 40 Under 40, Jade is one of British Columbia’s most recognized privacy and technology lawyers.

Jade’s goal is to help our clients develop, acquire and deploy cutting-edge technology. He brings together all aspects of his practice to identify and mitigate key risks particularly cybersecurity and privacy—and successfully negotiate commercial contracts. He has led the negotiation of dozens of major information technology project deals and has particular experience in the acquisition of cybersecurity products and SaaS solutions. As counsel to Canada’s Digital Technology Supercluster, Jade has helped launch several multi-participant technology development projects that bring together the private and public sector.

Practice Areas

  • Commercial Law
  • Corporate & Commercial Law
  • Intellectual Property

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 2012 (SK); 2017 (BC)