Congratulations to partners Jamie Litchen and Daniel Zuniga on being named 2024 Lexpert Rising Stars!
Jamie and Dan were selected from a field of impressive nominees for their standards of excellence, ability to build strong relationships, and thoughtful approach.
Jamie Litchen has established herself as one of Canada’s leading M&A lawyers, with particular expertise in the mining and cannabis industries. In 2023 alone, Jamie acted on over $6 billion of transactions, with a deal volume that was nearly unparalleled across the country. Says Chambers Canada: Jamie has been a “[t]rusted advisor in many of the largest transactions in the Canadian mining and cannabis sectors over the last five years.” Clients praise Jamie for delivering innovative solutions and value her proactive commercial advice when structuring transactions. For her exceptional client work, Jamie is already ranked as a leading lawyer by several organizations, including Chambers, Best Lawyers, IFLR, and Legal500.
Daniel Zuniga’s unique talents as a trusted business advisor combined with his exceptional legal abilities allow him to expertly deal with the intricacies of building businesses from scratch – leading emerging companies confidently through both successes and struggles. For this work, Dan is the only lawyer in Alberta recognized for his expertise working with startups and emerging companies by Chambers Canada. Outside of work, Dan devotes his time to emerging companies in Alberta, supporting multiple organizations, including Avatar Innovations, C100 Association, Creative Destruction Lab, and the U of T Entrepreneurship Program. Dan is a true business partner to his clients, many of whom are new to working with external counsel and have questions that go beyond a typical legal advisor.
The Lexpert “Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40” awards pay tribute to the rising stars and future leaders of the Canadian legal community.