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Mark Neighbor practices business law with a focus on capital markets and securities matters. His exceptional expertise encompasses going public transactions, equity and debt financing, and public mergers and acquisitions. Representing clients in Canada and abroad, Mark has developed deep industry knowledge in the mining and technology sectors.

Mark assists clients with listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange, the TSX Venture Exchange and the Canadian Securities Exchange through qualifying transactions, reverse takeovers and initial public offerings.

Advising on a wide range of complex transactional matters, Mark also helps clients through asset and share acquisitions, going private transactions, corporate reorganizations and spinouts. He also provides advice on continuous disclosure, corporate governance and stock exchange requirements.



Representative Matters

  • Advised Gladiator Metals Corp. (TSXV: GLAD) on its going public transaction on the TSX Venture, flow-through financings and the acquisition of mining interests in the Yukon Territory.
  • Assisted DevvStream Holding Inc. on its going public transaction on Cboe Canada and subsequent de-SPAC transaction with DevvStream Corp. (formerly Focus Impact Acquisition Corp.) (NASDAQ: DEVS) and listing on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.
  • Advised Turmalina Metals Corp. (TSXV: TBX) on its going public transaction on the TSX Venture Exchange and an overnight marketed prospectus offering.
  • Served for Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX: ACB) on a spinout of its subsidiary Australis Capital Inc. and listing of Australis Capital Inc. (CSE: AUSA) on the Canadian Securities Exchange.
  • Advised a European investment group on strategic equity and debt investments in a Toronto Stock Exchange listed company.
  • Acted for VSBLTY Groupe Technologies Inc. (CSE: VSBY) on its going public transaction on the Canadian Securities Exchange and a short form prospectus offering.
  • Served for Greenlane Renewables Inc. (formerly Creation Capital Corp.) (TSXV: GRN) on its capital pool company listing, qualifying transaction, subscription receipt financing and shelf prospectus offering.
  • Advised Defense Metals Corp. (TSXV: DEFN) on a convertible secured debt financing.

News


Rankings & Recognitions

  • Recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada (2025) as a leading lawyer in the area of Securities Law
  • Recognized in the 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as a Repeatedly Recommended Lawyer in the area of Corporate Finance & Securities

Directorships & Affiliations

  • Canadian Bar Association
  • Vancouver Bar Association

Education & Admissions

2009
Called to the British Columbia bar
2008
JDUniversity of British Columbia
2008
MA (Asia Pacific Policy Studies)University of British Columbia
2002
BAUniversity of British Columbia

Insights (9 Posts)View More

Featured Insight

TSX Venture Exchange Announces New Expedited Listing Process For Advanced Applicants

The TSX Venture Exchange launched the TSXV Passport Listing Process, which provides an expedited listing process for advanced applicants.

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Jan 15, 2024
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Significant Amendments to CSE Policies come into force April 3, 2023

On March 30, 2023, the Canadian Securities Exchange announced that it is implementing comprehensive policy amendments effective April 3, 2023.

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Mar 31, 2023
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TSX Venture Exchange Amends Equity Compensation Policies

On November 24, 2021, the TSX Venture Exchange published a bulletin announcing amendments to its policies regarding security based compensation.

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Dec 6, 2021
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Changes Expected to Lead to Renewed Interest in TSXV’s Capital Pool Company Program

On December 1, 2020, the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) announced changes to its Capital Pool Company (CPC)
program to become effective on January 1, 2021.

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Dec 2, 2020
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COVID-19 Pandemic Prompts Canadian Companies to Consider Virtual Shareholder Meetings

In light of concerns relating to COVID-19, this bulletin provides Canadian companies guidance on holding electronic or virtual shareholder meetings.

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Mar 17, 2020
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CSA Publish Final Proxy Voting Protocols

CSA Publish Final Proxy Voting Protocols

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Feb 1, 2017
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Venture Issuers are Reminded to Consider Recent Regulatory Developments

Venture Issuers are Reminded to Consider Recent Regulatory Developments

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May 16, 2016
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CSA Publishes Final Report on Proxy Voting Infrastructure and Proposes Voting Protocols

CSA Publishes Final Report on Proxy Voting Infrastructure and Proposes Voting Protocols

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Apr 19, 2016
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CSA Conducts Review of Proxy Voting Infrastructure

CSA Conducts Review of Proxy Voting Infrastructure

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Aug 27, 2013

Deals & Cases (6 Posts)

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McMillan advised Bright Minds Bioscience on its USD$35 Million Non-Brokered Private Placement

Bright Minds Bioscience Inc. (CSE: DRUG, NASDAQ: DRUG) has closed a USD $35 million non-brokered private placement on November 4, 2024, issuing 1,612,902 common shares at USD $21.70 per share.

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Nov 4, 2024
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Greenlane Renewables completes $8.4 million offering

Greenlane Renewables completes $8.4 million offering

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Jun 10, 2019
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Emblem Corp. Completes Qualifying Transaction

Emblem Corp. was represented by a McMillan team led by Desmond Balakrishnan and included Barbara Collins, Arman Farahani, Mark Neighbor and Sasa Pudar (Capital Markets and M&A), Melanie Harmer (Litigation) assisting with court materials, and Michael Reid and Lindsay Dykstra (Business Law) assisting with due diligence.

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Dec 21, 2016
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WhiteWave Foods acquires Vega for US$550 million

WhiteWave Foods acquires Vega for US$550 million

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Aug 7, 2015
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Mission Gold Ltd. completes business combination transaction

Mission Gold Ltd. completes business combination transaction

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Jul 10, 2015
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Great Panther completes acquisition of Cangold

Great Panther completes acquisition of Cangold

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May 27, 2015