Navaneeth Ravichandran is building a dynamic practice specializing in capital markets and securities. He provides strategic advice to both public and private companies on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, including public and private financings and securities offerings. Clients seeking expertise on continuous disclosure obligations and stock exchange matters also turn to Navaneeth. A growing focus for Navaneeth is advising on mergers and acquisitions in the technology industry.

Navaneeth is a director and active member of the South Asian Bar Association of British Columbia.

He joined the firm as a summer student and completed his articles with the firm. Prior to articling with McMillan, he gained valuable experience in business law matters at the University of Victoria’s Business Law Clinic.



Representative Matters

  • Assisted DevvStream Holdings Inc. with a business combination with Focus Impact Acquisition Corp. and listing on the Nasdaq Global Market, with an implied transaction value of approximately USD$145M.
  • Advised MediaValet Inc. on a going-private transaction effected through a plan of arrangement with an affiliate of STG Partners, LLC, with a total transaction value of approximately $80M.

Directorships & Affiliations

  • Director, South Asian Bar Association of British Columbia
  • Member, Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (British Columbia)

Education & Admissions

2023
Called to the British Columbia Bar
2022
J.D.University of Victoria
2019
B.A. Political ScienceUniversity of British Columbia

Insights (5 Posts)View More

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Capital Markets: 2023 Legal Year in Review

McMillan LLP's Capital Markets & Securities Group discuss the most significant legal developments in Canadian capital markets in 2023.

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Jan 31, 2024
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Industrial Design Regime in Canada

This is an overview of the Industrial Design Regime in Canada

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Nov 20, 2023
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British Columbia Securities Commission Releases Results of their 2022 Annual Compliance Report Card

The British Columbia Securities Commission released their 2022 Annual Compliance Report Card, revealing the findings of certain compliance examinations.

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Jul 14, 2023
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Public Consultation Related to Proposed Amendments to the Trademarks Regulations in Canada

Public consultations on proposed amendments to the Canadian Trademark Regulations are underway. Please see this bulletin for more information.

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Dec 7, 2022
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British Columbia Privacy Commissioner Releases Guidance on Collecting Personal Information for Political Activities

BC Privacy Commissioner releases guidance on how federal and provincial political organizations can conform to BC's privacy legislation when campaigning.

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Nov 1, 2022

Deals & Cases (4 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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Bonterra Resources Inc. Completes CAD$8.5 Million Private Placement

Bonterra Resources Inc. (TSXV: BTR.V) (“Bonterra”) announced the closing of a brokered private placement of hard-dollar and flow-through units for gross proceeds of approximately $8.5 million. Eight Capital (“Eight”) acted as the lead agent and sole bookrunner on the private placement.

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May 3, 2024
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McMillan Advises Highland Copper Company Inc. on its Partnership with Kinterra Copper USA LLC for its White Pine North Project.

On July 24, 2023, Highland Copper Company Inc. (TSXV: HI) (“Highland Copper”) sold a 66% interest in its White Pine North Project in Upper Peninsula, Michigan (the “Project”) to Kinterra Copper USA LLC (“Kinterra”) in exchange for an initial US$30 million cash payment and additional work expenditures funding commitments.

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Jul 24, 2023
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Jiangxi Copper (Hong Kong) Investment Company Ltd. acquires common shares in SolGold plc

On November 23, 2022, Jiangxi Copper (Hong Kong) Investment Company Limited (“Jiangxi Copper”) acquired 155,000,000 common shares in SolGold plc (LSE & TSX: SOLG) (“SolGold”) at a price of US$0.20 per share for a total investment of US$31 million. On closing of the acquisition, Jiangxi Copper owned 6.3% ‎of the issued ordinary share capital of SolGold.

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Nov 23, 2022