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Kar Cheong (KC) Miu *

Partner | CO-LEADER, Private Client Services Fasken
Having worked as a banker, I understand how financing transactions and financial institutions operate. I give practical legal advice with a thorough understanding of client’s objectives.
Jurisdiction British Columbia, 2006
Language(s) Chinese (Mandarin), Chinese (Cantonese), English
Office(s) Vancouver
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Overview

KC Miu is a corporate/commercial partner in Vancouver with a focus on financing transactions, both in Canada and internationally.

He is also Co-Leader of Fasken's Private Client Services group. He works collaboratively with other professionals to help successful individuals, families and family enterprises achieve their goals.

Having worked in both Hong Kong and Canada as a banker prior to his legal career, KC understands the changing dynamics of the banking and finance industry and provides clients with practical advice and effective legal solutions. He is able to quickly identify and overcome deal-specific challenges. Other lawyers and professionals value KC’s collaborative style.

With a solid understanding of other industries, KC assists in structuring commercial transactions for clients working in real estate, supply chains, technology, media, healthcare, hospitality, mining, forestry and energy.

Experience

  • UniUni enters into definitive purchase agreement with MAK Acquisition to go public on TSX in US$1 billion SPAC deal, [Deal - Uni Express Inc.], BC-based last-mile delivery firm, UniUni, signs definitive agreement with MAK Acquisition for a US$1.0 billion go-public transaction.
  • First Quantum Minerals Ltd. completes US$1,500 million senior notes offering, [Deal - First Quantum Minerals Ltd.], Senior Notes Offering
  • Mode Insurance Services acquisition expands SPG Canada’s offering, [Deal - Mode Insurance Services Ltd.], Landmark expansion in the insurance industry
  • Moment Energy secures $5 million in debt financing from TD Innovation Partners to help advance global shift toward clean, reliable energy storage, [Deal - Moment Energy Inc.], Debt financing to accelerate the repurposing of lithium-ion batteries.
  • Komline acquires BI Pure Water (Canada) Inc., [Deal - Komline-Sanderson Group, Inc.], Acquisition in the wastewater and water treatment plant industry
  • First Quantum Minerals Ltd. US$1.0 billion senior notes offering and cash tender offer for a maximum aggregate principal amount of US$1.0 billion, [Deal - First Quantum Minerals Ltd.], Senior Notes Offering and Tender Offer.
  • First Quantum Minerals Ltd. completes US$1.0 billion senior notes offering and announces early results of cash tender offer for a maximum aggregate principal amount of US$750,000,000, [Deal - First Quantum Ltd.], Senior notes offering and tender offer.
  • Krystal Growth Partners acquires Seair Seaplanes, [Deal - Krystal Growth Partners], Seair Seaplanes acquired by private equity firm
  • VetCare acquires Amherst Veterinary Hospital, [Deal - VetCare Canada Holdings Inc.], Acquisition in veterinary industry

Career & Education

Education

  • LLB University of British Columbia
  • MBA University of British Columbia
  • B Comm, Bronze Medalist University of British Columbia

Accreditations

  • Certificate, Family Enterprise Advisor Program, Family Enterprise Xchange Sauder School of Business - University of British Columbia

Community involvement

  • Director, Canada China Business Council BC Chapter (2011-2015)
  • Guest instructor (Personal Property Security Act), Professional Legal Training Course, The Law Society of British Columbia (since 2010)
  • Chair, Banking Law Section, Canadian Bar Association (BC Branch), 2011-2012

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Law Society of British Columbia
  • Canadian Bar Association

Knowledge

News

  • Fasken recognized by ACG British Columbia in Deal of the Year 2019, 10/31/2019
  • Fasken wins an Annual Turnaround Award, 3/21/2018
  • Fasken Martineau Launches New Integrated Platform for Private Clients, 6/12/2017

Speaking Engagements

  • Exit Strategies: Planning and Preparing to sell your business, 4/27/2015
  • An Overview of Canadian Commercial Lending, 3/8/2012
  • Mining Joint Ventures in Canada, 11/3/2008
Exit Strategies: Planning and Preparing to sell your business Banking & Finance Seminar location location Vancouver Fasken Martineau
An Overview of Canadian Commercial Lending Presented at the UBC Sauder School of Business. location location Vancouver UBC Sauder School of Business