Jim Gogan   
Board Member and Partner, McInnes Cooper

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Jim is a board member and partner based in McInnes Cooper’s Halifax office with a corporate and business practice and a particular focus on energy and natural resources projects. As both a lawyer and Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Jim regularly represents various private and public corporations on matters of reorganization, mergers and acquisitions, amalgamation, financing and general tax-related matters. He also serves as external general counsel for several corporate clients.

Jim provides strategic advice to Indigenous communities across Canada on managing complex commercial projects, including advice on negotiations, agreements and financing. Recent transactions include: theNova Scotia Mi’kmaw communities’ acquisition of a 50% interest in Clearwater Seafoods Inc; a two Nation Mi’kmaw consortium’s acquisition of a majority interest in a major Atlantic ship repair, vessel refit and fabrication facility; and a seven Nation consortium’s acquisition of a majority interest in two Alberta gaming operations.

Jim has developed a focus on energy law through his continuing representation of clients involved in Nova Scotia’s offshore exploration. This representation included the development of Nova Scotia Offshore inaugural Royalty regime and related regulations. Through his practice, Jim regularly appears before various boards, agencies and commissions. He currently serves as general counsel to Efficiency Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia’s energy efficiency utility.

McInnes Cooper is a solutions-driven Canadian law firm. Providing strategic counsel to industry-leading clients from Canada and abroad, the firm has continued to thrive for over 160 years through its relentless focus on client success, talent engagement and innovation. A certified Great Place to WorkTM, McInnes Cooper has an integrated team of over 220 lawyers and 250 professional resources and offers clients a full range of legal services across seven offices.

Awards & Recognitions: Recommended by The Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory for Aboriginal Law (2024)

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