Farris lawyer Jeff Hart has recently been appointed to serve as the legal advisor to the Board of Directors of the British Columbia Chamber of Commerce (“BC Chamber”). In this role, Jeff will advise the Board of Directors on various corporate/commercial and corporate governance matters as the BC Chamber focuses on their mission of advocating for an inclusive, innovative, and competitive business landscape across British Columbia. As the largest business association in British Columbia, the BC Chamber represents over 80 chambers of commerce and boards of trade, encompassing over 32,000 businesses of all sizes and sectors across British Columbia, with a view to assist government public policy and decision-making that empowers businesses throughout the province. This appointment is reflective of Farris’ continued dedication to supporting the community and advancing initiatives that bolster the region’s business and civic vitality.

Jeff is a business lawyer focusing on mergers and acquisitions, day-to-day corporate/commercial matters and corporate governance. He is known for providing pragmatic advice to high-growth businesses, private equity groups, founders and entrepreneurs on their complex commercial and M&A needs in British Columbia’s middle market, whether at the start-up or operating stage of their business.