Chat Ortved, Business Attorney in the United States
focused on Business and M&A
Dedicated business attorney.
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Chat Ortved is an attorney based in Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Business and M&A.
- Based in
- Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Business · M&A
- Handles Business and M&A matters from Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Practice (2026).
About Chat Ortved: Chat Ortved is an attorney based in Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Business and M&A.
Areas of practice
Chat's practice areas in the U.S.
Chat concentrates on business and m&a. Each area below outlines the kind of case Chat handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases nationwide
Chat takes business matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Chat agrees to represent you.
M&A cases nationwide
Chat takes m&a matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Chat agrees to represent you.
Biography
Chat Ortved, business attorney serving the U.S.
Chat Ortved is an attorney based in Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Business and M&A. Chat works from the U.S. and takes on business matters across the region.
Chat has a broad corporate and securities law practice with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and corporate governance. He advises clients on a wide range of domestic and cross-border transactions, including public and private mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, capital raising initiatives, and corporate reorganizations. In addition to transactional mandates, Chat regularly assists clients with corporate governance matters, continuous disclosure obligations, and general corporate law.
Chat has authored numerous client briefings and articles for legal publications and writes frequently on trends in corporate governance and corporate law. Chat has also taught Corporate Transactions for Osgoode Hall Law School’s professional LLM program and was nominated in 2020 for an excellence in teaching award.
Prior to joining Lawson Lundell, Chat was an equity partner of a premier Canadian law firm based in Toronto.
Chat's approach to business cases
Chat has a broad corporate and securities law practice with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and corporate governance. He advises clients on a wide range of domestic and cross-border transactions, including public and private mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, capital raising initiatives, and corporate reorganizations. In addition to transactional mandates, Chat…
Clients Chat works with
Chat reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and m&a matters in the United States.
Recognition
Chat's legal honors and published work
Chat has received 5 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2024: Corporate Mid-Market
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Practice (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2024: Corporate Mid-Market (2026).
Locations
Chat Ortved's office in Vancouver
Chat's primary office is at 925 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Chat Ortved
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Chat Ortved — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Chat usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Chat charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Chat's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Chat will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Chat
Chat discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Chat confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Chat's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Chat Ortved
How much does it cost to hire Chat for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Chat walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Chat offer a free consultation?
Chat charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Chat's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Chat's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in this state typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Chat gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Chat take my case if I'm outside the area?
Chat evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Chat's regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Chat?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Chat will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Chat accepting new business clients right now?
Chat's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.