Acquire small and mid-sized law firms in BC and across Canada. BizBuy.ca provides hands-on buyer-side consulting for law firms acquisitions throughout Burnaby and Metro Vancouver.
Law firm acquisitions in Canada are sensitive transactions — file transfer, lawyer retention, partner buyouts, and Law Society approval all need careful management. Most successful deals are succession-driven.
Burnaby is the second-largest city in Metro Vancouver and one of the strongest SMB acquisition markets in BC. Lower lease costs than Vancouver, strong commercial density (Metrotown, Brentwood, Lougheed Town Centre, Edmonds), and excellent residential density support a wide range of acquisition targets.
BC law firm acquisitions require Law Society of BC notifications, trust account transitions, and matter-by-matter client consent. Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Victoria, and Kelowna are active markets.
Typical Price Range
$300k - $4M
SDE Range
$150k - $1M
Earnings Multiple
0.8x - 1.5x revenue× SDE
Working Capital
60-90 days of WIP
BizBuy.ca actively works Burnaby acquisitions in all four town centres. We have direct broker relationships, lawyer introductions, and lender contacts specifically for Burnaby commercial corridors.
Purchase Strategy
60 to 90-minute session to understand your budget, immigration goals, risk tolerance, skills, and preferred industries.
Search & Selection
We find and shortlist Canadian businesses through listings, brokers, off-market sourcing, and private deals.
Business Valuation
Defensible valuation of the target using SDE, EBITDA multiple, and DCF — calibrated to Canadian comps.
Offer & Negotiation
Build offer terms, price, financing structure, and negotiation tactics that protect your interests.
Due Diligence
Coordinate accountants, lawyers, and specialists through 30-60 day deep diligence.
Deal Structure
Design asset vs share, earn-out, VTB, holdback, and tax-optimized closing structure.
Start with a free 30-minute discovery call. We'll assess your budget, timeline, and which Burnaby law firmss are worth looking at.