Education

University of British Columbia, BA, 2008 University of British Columbia, JD, 2012

Bar Admissions

British Columbia, 2013

Lisa Kakoske

Partner

T: 604.891.5327 / E: kakoskel@bennettjones.com

Vancouver

Lisa Kakoske takes a practical approach and excels at explaining and addressing complex legal matters in easily understandable ways. Clients value her sound judgment, practical approach and knack for understanding their business.

Lisa practices in the areas of corporate and securities laws, acting for all manner of clients including underwriters/agents, public companies, private companies and firms registered as exempt market dealers, investment fund managers and portfolio managers.

Lisa acts for firms seeking registration as exempt market dealers, investment fund managers and portfolio managers as well as advising clients on the regulatory requirements relating to registration matters under National Instrument 31-101 and other similar requirements. She is also involved in evolving areas of law including securities and registration matters relating to cryptocurrency and carbon credit trading and platforms.

Additionally, Lisa has experience in fund formation, including representing clients in the creation of fund-of-funds and various types of private equity and venture capital funds.

Lisa acts for underwriters and agents for public and private capital raising through prospectus offerings and private placements as well as attends to general corporate and securities law matters for both public and private companies.