Partner announcement

Loopstra Nixon Welcomes James O’Brien as a Partner

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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Loopstra Nixon LLP is a full-service Canadian law firm known for its practical, business-first approach to legal advice. For more than 50 years, the firm has worked alongside entrepreneurs, businesses, institutions, municipalities, and individuals on matters where judgment, experience, and responsiveness matter. The firm is built around close client relationships and a clear understanding of how legal issues intersect with business realities. Ranking in Chambers, Legal 500, Lexpert and Best Lawyers Canada, our lawyers are frequently engaged in complex, time-sensitive, and high-stakes matters and are trusted to deliver clear advice, sound strategy, and decisive execution.

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