Lily Le

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604.691.7476

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Expertise Business Law

Language(s) Spoken

English

Lily Le is a responsive business lawyer with experience in general corporate and commercial matters, and mergers and acquisitions.

She assists clients on a variety of corporate and commercial matters, including the purchase and sale of businesses and assets, reorganizations, and strategic investments. She also regularly reviews and drafts transaction documents and commercial agreements.

Lily joined McMillan as an associate after completing her articles at the firm. Prior to joining McMillan and during her legal studies, Lily volunteered at Atira Women’s Resource Society through a placement with Pro Bono Students Canada. She was also Co-President of the Asia Pacific Law Club and the Student Director representing the Peter A. Allard School of Law with the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (British Columbia chapter).

Expertise

Practices

Business Law

Representative Matters

Acted for West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. with respect to the sale of Quesnel River Pulp mill and Slave Lake Pulp mill to Atlas Holdings, and the sale of Hinton Pulp mill to Mondi Group plc.
Acted for Great Canadian Gaming with respect to the sale of Casino Nanaimo and Elements Casino Victoria to Petroglyph Development Corporation, a wholly owned corporation of Snuneymuxw First Nation

Education & Admissions

2023

Called to the British Columbia Bar

2022

Juris Doctor, Faculty of LawUniversity of British Columbia

2019

Bachelor of Arts (with distinction), Political Science, Minor in Law and SocietyUniversity of British Columbia

Insights (7 Posts)View More

MSBs Beware: The British Columbia Money Services Businesses Act is Around the Corner

On April 26, 2023, the Money Services Businesses Act (the “BC MSBA”) passed third reading in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.

May 1, 2023

New Transparency Requirements on the Horizon for Federal Corporations: Bill C-42’s Proposed Amendments to the Canada Business Corporations Act

Bill C-42, introduced in Parliament on March 22, 2023, proposes to further increase corporate transparency and accountability.

May 1, 2023

British Columbia’s Privacy Regulator Issues New Privacy Breach Guidance: Here’s What You Need to Know

BC Privacy Commissioner's recent guidance relating to privacy breaches acknowledges that breach notification can be a useful tool to mitigate harm.

Feb 16, 2023

The Importance of Policy Considerations on the Deductibility of Employee Benefits

In a recent decision the BC Court of Appeal provided clarity and guidance on the rules regarding the deductibility of employee benefits from wrongful dismissal awards

Dec 14, 2022

“Say on Climate” — Key Considerations in Implementing Shareholder Votes on Climate

Shareholder engagement on climate-related matters continues to grow across the globe, including Canada, these issues are a key focus area for public companies

Jul 16, 2021

Taking Stock of Governance — Understanding Emerging ESG, Regulatory, and Market Trends

May 26, 2021

Taking Stock of Governance — Understanding Emerging ESG, Regulatory, and Market Trends (adapted to the Province of Québec)

May 26, 2021

Deals & Cases (4 Posts)

McMillan Advises Great Canadian Gaming Corporation on its Sale of Casino Nanaimo and Elements Casino Victoria

On January 16, 2025, Great Canadian Gaming Corporate completed its previously announced definitive agreements to sell Casino Nanaimo and Elements Casino Victoria to Petroglyph Development Group Ltd., a wholly owned corporation of Snuneymuxw First Nation.

Jan 16, 2025

West Fraser Completes Sale of Quesnel River and Slave Lake Pulp Mills

On April 20, 2024, West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSX and NYSE: WFG) completed its previously announced agreement to sell its Quesnel River Pulp mill in British Columbia and its Slave Lake Pulp mill in Alberta to Atlas Holdings.

Apr 20, 2024

West Fraser to Sell Two Pulp Mills in Western Canada to Atlas Holdings

On September 22, 2023, West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSX and NYSE: WFG) (“West Fraser”) announced its agreement to sell it’s Quesnel River Pulp mill in Quesnel, British Columbia and its Slave Lake Pulp mill in Slave Lake, Alberta to Atlas Holdings (“Atlas”) for US$120 Million.

Sep 22, 2023

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. to Sell Hinton Pulp Mill to Mondi

On July 10, 2023, West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSX and NYSE: WFG) (“West Fraser”) announced an agreement to sell its unbleached softwood kraft pulp mill in Hinton, Alberta to Mondi Group plc (“Mondi”), a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper.

Jul 10, 2023