Neil Jacobs

Partner

“I like to think of myself as a fierce competitor who plays within the rules, and as someone who is a pleasure to play with and against.”

Perseverance and practical solutions.

With years of valuable experience under his belt, Neil is able to deliver his clients’ desired results in a quick and cost-effective manner. In negotiating deals, he makes it a priority to keep his clients informed and the matter on track – and to apply the tenacity required to close the transaction.  

Representative matters

Neil works with clients on a broad range of issues, including purchasing and developing property, secured financing, business acquisition and divestiture, resolving business disputes, drafting contracts and transaction documents, and providing advice on all types of bankruptcy matters. His clients include:
  • Heavy equipment manufacturers
  • Banks and lenders
  • Owners of large, medium and small businesses
  • Other law firms
  • Trustees in bankruptcy from major and mid-sized accounting firms

Areas of practice

  • Financial Services
  • Corporate/Commercial
  • Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency
  • Project Finance
  • Property Leasing
  • Aviation
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Owner – Managed Business

BAR ADMISSION(S)

Newfoundland and Labrador, 1986

LAW SOCIETY(IES)

Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador

EDUCATION

Dalhousie University, LL.B., 1984
Acadia University, B.A. (honours), 1981

ACTIVITIES

  • Member, Canadian Bar Association
  • Chair, Anglican Charitable Foundation for Children
  • Member, Board of Directors, The Agnes Pratt Home

LANGUAGE(S)

English

MARTINDALE-HUBBELL RATINGS

BV

EXTERNAL RATINGS

  • Best Lawyers: Insolvency and Financial Restructuring, 2012

Suite 1100, Cabot Place
100 New Gower Street
St. John's, NL, Canada
A1C 6K3

P 709.570.8888
F 709.722.4565
C 709.690.5999

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LEGAL ASSISTANT(S)

Maureen King

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