Ian Mitchell's practice is focused on corporate finance and securities, with an emphasis on public and large private company transactions and advice. Ian has significant transactional experience in the areas of domestic and international private placements, public offerings, exchange listings, public and private mergers and acquisitions, and private equity. Ian also advises the boards of various public companies in connection with public disclosure, corporate governance and director liability issues. Ian regularly provides advice on securities matters relating to the transitioning of private companies to public companies in Canada and on international transactions recently involving, among others, the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Brazil, Ecuador, Mexico, Cyprus, and India.