Loopstra Nixon Welcomes James O’Brien as a Partner
July 28, 2025
James regularly advises clients on various corporate matters focusing on the sale and acquisition of businesses across a wide array of industries including agriculture, manufacturing, transport and healthcare.
In addition to his legal acumen, James has a passion for corporate finance, currently completing Level 3 of the CFA program. This combined skillset provides James with a unique ability to analyze a transaction above and beyond that of your typical M&A lawyer.
Prior to joining Loopstra Nixon, James was an M&A / Securities Partner at a national law firm where he practiced for 12 years.
Outside of his practice of law, James is a founding member of Sustainable Equity Partners Ltd., a development company focused on the development of affordable multi-family housing across Canada.
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www.loopstranixon.comLoopstra Nixon is a team of client-centered lawyers who are shaping the future of business and public law in Canada. We deliver exceptional service through tailored client solutions delivered by our top-tier team of legal talent.? Our team of lawyers possess unique and diverse skillsets, so that clients can come to us for any and every issue at hand. We are quick to adapt and always on call. Whether we are delivering cutting-edge legal solutions or providing strategic business advice, we revolve around you.? Our key practice areas include banking and financial services, business law, litigation & dispute resolution, municipal, land use planning & development, municipal & insurance litigation, real estate, labour & employment, franchising law, technology & intellectual property, wills, trusts & estates and bankruptcy, insolvency & restructuring. We work across Canada and around the world through our network of global affiliates at LawExchange International.
James O'Brien
Loopstra Nixon
Year Of Call
2011
Area Of Practice
Corporate