Cam McTavish

Chair, Canadian Mergers & Acquisitions

Vancouver

(236) 317-6893

(604) 674-9245

Recent News:

Cozen O’Connor Recognized in Best Law Firms – Canada in Seven Practice Areas for 2026

Best Lawyers recognized Cozen O’Connor LLP as a “Best Law Firm” in one practice area nationally and seven practice areas regionally in the 2026 Best Law Firms – Canada report.

Cam is an experienced advisor and deal lawyer. Providing exceptional client service on a wide variety of matters and industries, Cam effectively utilizes his knowledge and experience to navigate complex mergers and acquisition transactions while maximizing value and reducing risk in the advancement of our client's business. 

Over the years, Cam has built a large network of clients and contacts in the capital markets arena that support business growth. He leverages such contacts to present opportunities for successful transactions and capital raising. His clients benefit from his significant experience in business strategy, private and public mergers and acquisitions, creative corporate restructurings, initial and secondary public offerings, private and venture financings, going private transactions, proxy contests, shareholder requisitions, director disputes, and corporate governance matters. Cam has a particular focus on advising and supporting technology and med tech clients.

Prior to joining Cozen O'Connor, Cam was a partner and co-chair of the capital markets, securities, mergers and acquisitions practice of one of Western Canada's leading law firms.

Cam earned his B.A. from the University of Victoria and his LL.B. from the University of British Columbia.

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News

Cozen O’Connor Recognized in Best Law Firms – Canada in Seven Practice Areas for 2026

October 31, 2025

Best Lawyers recognized Cozen O’Connor LLP as a “Best Law Firm” in one practice area nationally and seven practice areas regionally in the 2026 Best Law Firms – Canada report.

Cozen O’Connor Named to The Global and Mail’s Canada’s Best Law Firms for 2026 List

October 21, 2025

Cozen O’Connor has been named to The Globe and Mail’s list of Canada’s Best Law Firms for 2026, recognizing the firm in the area of Capital Markets.

14 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch in Canada

September 03, 2025

Best Lawyers Canada has named 14 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from the firm’s Toronto and Vancouver offices in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada©.

The Canadian Lexpert Directory Names Eight Cozen O’Connor Lawyers to its 2025 Edition

March 13, 2025

Brian Fast, Rory Godinho, Shane Hardy, Virgil Hlus, Cam McTavish, Michael Osborne, Lucy Schilling, and Steven Weisz have been recognized as leaders in their respective fields and for their prominence in their practice areas and professional organizations.

17 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch in Canada

September 04, 2024

Best Lawyers Canada has named 17 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from the firm’s Toronto and Vancouver offices in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada.

Cozen O’Connor Significantly Expands its Footprint in Canada With the Strategic Addition of 13 Lawyers and 9 Staff Members to its Vancouver Office

September 03, 2024

The incoming group is led by international finance, M&A, and mining attorney Virgil Hlus, international finance and M&A attorney Cam McTavish, and family attorney Chantal M. Cattermole.

Education

  • University of British Columbia, LL.B., 2003
  • University of Victoria, B.A., 1998

Awards & Honors

The Globe and Mail Canada’s Best Law Firms: Capital Markets (2026)

Best Lawyers in Canada: Mergers & Acquisitions Law (2023-2026) and Securities Law (2024-2026)

Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory: Corporate Finance & Securities (2023-2025)

  • British Columbia