Martin Ferreira Pinho, Partner | Mergers & Acquisitions

Martin Ferreira Pinho

Partner
I’m proud to be part of such a strong team, capable of effectively assisting our clients in every legal aspect of their business.
Jurisdiction British Columbia, 2014
Language(s) English, Spanish, French
Office(s) Vancouver
Contact
Business +1 604 631 3187
Email [email protected]
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Overview

Martin Ferreira Pinho is a securities and mergers and acquisitions lawyer in Vancouver. With a focus on assisting public and private companies within various sectors, Martin primarily advises on equity and debt financing, going-public transactions and continuous disclosures.

Martin leverages his academic training as an engineer, in addition to his professional experience, to provide assistance with commercial projects in the development of engineering, procurement, construction and supply contracts in multiple jurisdictions. 

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Achievements

  • Recognized as Ones to Watch in Mergers and Acquisitions Law in Vancouver, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2022 to 2023
  • Recognized nationwide as a Rising Star in Corporate and M&A, The Legal 500 Canada 2021 to 2022
Best Lawyers Publication name with laurels The Best Lawyers in Canada Recognized as Ones to Watch in Mergers and Acquisitions Law in Vancouver Best Lawyers is an attorney ranking service. For more than 30 years, it has identified lawyers best qualified to represent clients in various jurisdictions and specialties. Read more
Legal 500 Publication name with laurels The Legal 500 Canada Recognized nationwide as a Rising Star in Corporate and M&A For the last 30 years, The Legal 500 has been analyzing the capabilities of law firms across the world. Read more
Best Lawyers Publication name with laurels The Best Lawyers in Canada Recognized as Ones to Watch in Mergers and Acquisitions Law in Vancouver Best Lawyers is an attorney ranking service. For more than 30 years, it has identified lawyers best qualified to represent clients in various jurisdictions and specialties. Read more
Legal 500 Publication name with laurels The Legal 500 Canada Recognized nationwide as a Rising Star in Corporate and M&A For the last 30 years, The Legal 500 has been analyzing the capabilities of law firms across the world. Read more

Experience

  • General Fusion to go public on Nasdaq via US$1 billion SPAC deal, [Deal - General Fusion Inc.], General Fusion to become first publicly traded pure-play fusion company through business combination with Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III.
  • Mapath Capital completes private placement and debt settlement, [Deal - Mapath Capital Corp. (OTCPK:IVFZ.F)], Private placement deal for Mapath Capital
  • Silver Crown Royalties announces closing of oversubscribed $3.3 million brokered life offering, [Deal - Silver Crown Royalties Inc.], Brokered life offering for Silver Crown Royalties.
  • TenX Protocols completes a private placement offering of subscription receipts, [Deal - Canaccord Genuity Inc.], Private placement deal in crypto space.
  • CubicFarms announces closing of C$2.5 million private placement, [Deal - CubicFarm Systems Corp.], Private placement deal in agritech industry.
  • Canaccord Genuity acts as the sole underwriter and bookrunner for Liberty Defence Holdings in connection with the closing of its overnight marketed public offering of units, [Deal - Canaccord Genuity Inc.], Canaccord Genuity acts as the sole underwriter and bookrunner for Liberty Defence Holdings.
  • The National Wealth Fund announces the acquisition of a 28.50% equity interest in TSXV/AIM listed Cornish Metals Inc., [Deal - National Wealth Fund], In March 2025, the National Wealth Fund, the sovereign wealth fund of the United Kingdom, completed the acquisition of 28.50% of the common shares of Cornish Metals Inc., a dual listed TSXV and AIM mineral exploration and development company owning the South Crofty underground tin mine located in...
  • Copperleaf acquired by IFS for C$1 billion, [Deal - Copperleaf Technologies Inc.], $1 billion CAD acquisition in Technology industry
  • Rome Resources Plc completes acquisition of Rome Resources Ltd, an associated private placing and re-admission to AIM, [Deal - Rome Resources Plc (formerly Pathfinder Minerals Plc)], Reverse takeover in the mining sector.
Deal Advised General Fusion Inc. General Fusion to go public on Nasdaq via US$1 billion SPAC deal General Fusion to become first publicly traded pure-play fusion company through business combination with Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III. Read more
Deal Advised Mapath Capital Corp. (OTCPK:IVFZ.F) Mapath Capital completes private placement and debt settlement Private placement deal for Mapath Capital Read more
Deal Advised Silver Crown Royalties Inc. Silver Crown Royalties announces closing of oversubscribed $3.3 million brokered life offering Brokered life offering for Silver Crown Royalties. Read more
Deal Advised Canaccord Genuity Inc. TenX Protocols completes a private placement offering of subscription receipts Private placement deal in crypto space. Read more
Deal Advised CubicFarm Systems Corp. CubicFarms announces closing of C$2.5 million private placement Private placement deal in agritech industry. Read more
Deal Advised Canaccord Genuity Inc. Canaccord Genuity acts as the sole underwriter and bookrunner for Liberty Defence Holdings in connection with the closing of its overnight marketed public offering of units Canaccord Genuity acts as the sole underwriter and bookrunner for Liberty Defence Holdings. Read more
Deal Advised National Wealth Fund The National Wealth Fund announces the acquisition of a 28.50% equity interest in TSXV/AIM listed Cornish Metals Inc. In March 2025, the National Wealth Fund, the sovereign wealth fund of the United Kingdom, completed the acquisition of 28.50% of the common shares of Cornish Metals Inc., a dual listed TSXV and AIM mineral exploration and development company owning the South Crofty underground tin mine located in... Read more
Deal Advised Copperleaf Technologies Inc. Copperleaf acquired by IFS for C$1 billion $1 billion CAD acquisition in Technology industry Read more
Deal Advised Rome Resources Plc (formerly Pathfinder Minerals Plc) Rome Resources Plc completes acquisition of Rome Resources Ltd, an associated private placing and re-admission to AIM Reverse takeover in the mining sector. Read more
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Career & Education

Education

  • JD University of British Columbia
  • BASc (with distinction), Integrated Engineering and Minor in Commerce University of British Columbia

Community involvement

  • Board Chair, Dixon Transition Society (2023-Present)
  • Board Member, Dixon Transition Society (2020-Present)
  • Ride for Diabetes Research Coordinator, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (2015–present)
  • Founding Member, Young Alumni Thunderbird Council, (2013-2017)
  • UBC Representative, Hoop-Law Society, (2012-2013)
  • Assistant to Associate Legal Officer, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, (2010-2011)
  • Careers Committee, UBC Faculty of Law, (2010-2012)
  • Facilitator, YMCA Connections, (2009-2010)

Memberships & Affiliations

Knowledge

  • Appraisal Rights in Public M&A: Deal Structure, Deal Price, and Trading Price, 11/12/2025
  • The CSA’s Overhaul of Mining Disclosure: Last Chance to Comment, 9/3/2025
  • From Escrow to Exit: New TSXV Policy 5.4, 6/9/2025
  • Greenwashing: What Happens When Competition and Securities Laws Intersect?, 5/6/2025
  • CSA Pauses New Climate and DEI Disclosure Rules to Focus on the Competitiveness of Canada’s Capital Markets, 4/24/2025
  • How Safe Are Safe Harbours for Climate-Related Disclosure in Canada?, 4/23/2025
  • Private Equity Money Moving to Carbon Neutral Options, 10/14/2021
strategy meeting Bulletin Appraisal Rights in Public M&A: Deal Structure, Deal Price, and Trading Price Deal Price vs Trading Price. Read more
The CSA’s Overhaul of Mining Disclosure: Last Chance to Comment Bulletin The CSA’s Overhaul of Mining Disclosure: Last Chance to Comment Mining company public disclosure obligations are set to change; have your say. Read more
Meeting with three men and financial charts Bulletin From Escrow to Exit: New TSXV Policy 5.4 TSXV Makes “Significant Changes” to Policy 5.4. Read more
strategy meeting Bulletin Appraisal Rights in Public M&A: Deal Structure, Deal Price, and Trading Price Deal Price vs Trading Price. Read more
The CSA’s Overhaul of Mining Disclosure: Last Chance to Comment Bulletin The CSA’s Overhaul of Mining Disclosure: Last Chance to Comment Mining company public disclosure obligations are set to change; have your say. Read more
Meeting with three men and financial charts Bulletin From Escrow to Exit: New TSXV Policy 5.4 TSXV Makes “Significant Changes” to Policy 5.4. Read more
forest seen through square windows Bulletin Greenwashing: What Happens When Competition and Securities Laws Intersect? Greenwashing: key difference between securities and competition law. Read more
Buildings and Plants Bulletin CSA Pauses New Climate and DEI Disclosure Rules to Focus on the Competitiveness of Canada’s Capital Markets On April 23, 2025, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) announced a pause in their work on (1) new mandatory climate-related disclosure rules, and (2) amendments to the existing diversity-related disclosure rules. The CSA explained that this pause is intended to “support Canadian markets and issuers as they adapt to the recent developments in the U.S. and globally.” The CSA highlights that the “global economic and geopolitical landscape has rapidly and significantly changed” in recent months, resulting in “increased uncertainty and rising competitiveness concerns for Canadian issuers.” In response, the CSA is “focusing on initiatives to make Canadian markets more competitive, efficient and resilient.” Read more
square windows by tree Bulletin How Safe Are Safe Harbours for Climate-Related Disclosure in Canada? Greenwashing, safe harbours and public disclosure. Read more

Events

  • Symposium 2024 - Emerging Trends in ESG Disclosures, 11/21/2024
  • 7th Annual PDAC Primer, 3/1/2017
  • 6th Annual PDAC Primer, 3/1/2016
crowd of people networking Hybrid | Symposium Symposium 2024 - Emerging Trends in ESG Disclosures Canadian companies face increased scrutiny over an ever-widening range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) information. These emerging disclosure requirements include the new anti-greenwashing provisions in the Competition Act introduced by Bill C-59, the forced and child labour in supp... location location Vancouver, BC Fasken's Vancouver Office About the event
7th Annual PDAC Primer Fasken Martineau's PDAC 2017 Seminar Series About the event
6th Annual PDAC Primer Fasken Martineau's PDAC 2016 Seminar Series About the event
crowd of people networking Hybrid | Symposium Symposium 2024 - Emerging Trends in ESG Disclosures Canadian companies face increased scrutiny over an ever-widening range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) information. These emerging disclosure requirements include the new anti-greenwashing provisions in the Competition Act introduced by Bill C-59, the forced and child labour in supp... location location Vancouver, BC Fasken's Vancouver Office About the event
7th Annual PDAC Primer Fasken Martineau's PDAC 2017 Seminar Series About the event
6th Annual PDAC Primer Fasken Martineau's PDAC 2016 Seminar Series About the event

News

  • Thirty-Four Fasken Lawyers Join Firm Partnership, 12/17/2021
  • Fasken once again wins ACG British Columbia’s “2018 Deal of the Year” Award, 11/8/2018
  • Lexpert Magazine mentions Fasken lawyers in an article about U.S. Concrete, Inc. acquiring Polaris Materials Corp, 11/17/2017
  • Fasken Martineau Partners’ Landmark Transaction Wins ACG British Columbia 2017 Deal of the Year Award, 10/24/2017
Thirty-Four Fasken Lawyers Join Firm Partnership News Release Thirty-Four Fasken Lawyers Join Firm Partnership Congratulations to Fasken’s 34 new Partners, effective January 1, 2022. They represent a variety of practice areas, across our offices Read more
News - 5 News Release | Rankings & Recognitions Fasken once again wins ACG British Columbia’s “2018 Deal of the Year” Award Another ACG British Columbia’s "Deal of the Year" win for Fasken and Vancouver Partner, Iain Mant Read more
MediaCoverage-1 Media Coverage Lexpert Magazine mentions Fasken lawyers in an article about U.S. Concrete, Inc. acquiring Polaris Materials Corp “Big Deals - U.S. Concrete, Inc. completes $310M acquisition of Polaris Materials Corp.” by Lexpert Magazine Read more
Thirty-Four Fasken Lawyers Join Firm Partnership News Release Thirty-Four Fasken Lawyers Join Firm Partnership Congratulations to Fasken’s 34 new Partners, effective January 1, 2022. They represent a variety of practice areas, across our offices Read more
News - 5 News Release | Rankings & Recognitions Fasken once again wins ACG British Columbia’s “2018 Deal of the Year” Award Another ACG British Columbia’s "Deal of the Year" win for Fasken and Vancouver Partner, Iain Mant Read more
MediaCoverage-1 Media Coverage Lexpert Magazine mentions Fasken lawyers in an article about U.S. Concrete, Inc. acquiring Polaris Materials Corp “Big Deals - U.S. Concrete, Inc. completes $310M acquisition of Polaris Materials Corp.” by Lexpert Magazine Read more
News Release Fasken Martineau Partners’ Landmark Transaction Wins ACG British Columbia 2017 Deal of the Year Award Ally Bharmal and Iain Mant co-led the $405 million sale Read more

Publications

  • Ten Plus Pointers for Drafting Procurement Documents, 1/26/2015
  • Canada’s Office of the Extractive Sector Corporate Social Responsibility Counsellor, 12/1/2013
Article Ten Plus Pointers for Drafting Procurement Documents Fasken Martineau
Article Canada’s Office of the Extractive Sector Corporate Social Responsibility Counsellor Corporate Social Responsibility News Download