About Marshall
Marshall Pawar: Strategic Business Counsel & Sports Law Expert
Marshall Pawar is a founding partner of MEP Business Counsel, providing sophisticated legal solutions to businesses and organizations across a wide spectrum of industries. With a proven track record of advising clients on both day-to-day corporate matters and complex, strategic transactions, Marshall possesses a unique blend of international experience and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by startups, established enterprises, and high-net-worth individuals. He’s dedicated to guiding clients through every stage of their business lifecycle – from initial structuring to mergers and acquisitions, ensuring their success and protecting their interests.
Marshall’s expertise spans a diverse range of sectors, including technology, hospitality and gaming, transportation (specializing in ride-share programs), automotive (dealerships and services), medical marijuana, resources and infrastructure, and sports law. He represents individuals, professional sports teams, and professional leagues, navigating complex commercial agreements, licenses, and legal matters within the sports industry. His previous experience at leading international law firms – Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP in Vancouver and Clifford Chance LLP in New York – has equipped him with a global perspective and a mastery of international business law.
What He Does: Marshall’s comprehensive approach covers a broad array of legal needs. He specializes in:
- Corporate Governance & Transactional Law: Providing strategic counsel on shareholder agreements, partnership agreements, joint venture agreements, mergers & acquisitions, capital raising, divestitures, and corporate restructuring.
- Day-to-Day Commercial Operations: Drafting and reviewing critical contracts, including services and supply agreements, licensing agreements, executive employment agreements, stock option plans, corporate governance guidelines, privacy policies, and website terms and conditions.
- Sports Law: Expertise in commercial matters related to professional and amateur sports, including contract negotiation, intellectual property rights, sponsorship agreements, and regulatory compliance.
Industries Served: Marshall’s client base reflects his diverse industry expertise. He regularly advises businesses in:
- Technology
- Hospitality and Gaming
- Transportation (Ride Share Programs)
- Automotive (Dealerships and Services)
- Medical Marijuana
- Resources and Infrastructure
- Sports (Professional and Amateur)
Education & Credentials:
- University of Victoria – J.D., 2003
- Simon Fraser University – B.A., 1998
- Call to the Bar: British Columbia (2004), New York (2009)
Recognition & Awards: Marshall Pawar has been consistently recognized for his expertise and dedication to his clients. He was recognized for Corporate Law in the Best Lawyers in Canada (2017) and is recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2018.
Professional Affiliations: Marshall is an active member of the Sports Lawyers Association (SLA) and has taught a Sports, Media and Entertainment Law course at the University of Victoria Faculty of Law.
Contact Information: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
