James (Jim) R. Gogan is a Partner and Board Member at McInnes Cooper, specializing in corporate and business law with a focus on Indigenous law, energy, and natural resources. His unique background as both a Chartered Professional Accountant and a lawyer informs his strategic advice on mergers, acquisitions, and complex commercial projects, particularly for Indigenous communities.
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Experience
35 Years
Current Role
Partner/ Board of Directors
Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Personality Overview
How James shows up
ROI Driven
Critic
Information Seeker
They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions. Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features. It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms.
Priorities
Topics James cares about
Indigenous Economic Development
Provides strategic counsel to Indigenous communities on major commercial projects and has acted as lead counsel on historic acquisitions, such as the Clearwater Seafoods deal.
Corporate Transactions
His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, and financing matters for a diverse range of public and private corporations.
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Career
Work history
9-2022
Partner/ Board of Directors
McInnes Cooper
2022
Board of Directors
Verschuren Centre
2020
Board of Directors
National Gallery of Canada Foundation
11-2011 - 9-2022
Partner
The Breton Law Group
9-1993 - 10-2011
Partner
Sampson McDougall - Barristers and Solicitors
In the press
Media appearances
James R. Gogan | McInnes Cooper – Professional Profile. Featured in McInnes Cooper
Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.
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