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 Richmond 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.
Richmond is one of BC's most distinctive SMB markets — globally connected, retail-dense, and home to YVR (Vancouver International Airport). Business acquisition activity is strong across restaurants, retail, professional services, logistics, and import/export.
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 regularly handles Richmond acquisitions across all major corridors. We have direct relationships with bilingual brokers and accountants serving the Richmond business community.
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 Richmond law firmss are worth looking at.