Mark Bakhet

E: Mark D: 604 998 0801

Mark is a lawyer in Digby Leigh & Co.’s Corporate group. Prior to being called to the British Columbia Bar in 2021, Mark worked alongside various academic institutions and international organizations researching the intersections of business, sport and anti-corruption.

Mark began his formal legal career at a law firm in Downtown Vancouver, practicing corporate and commercial law with an emphasis on securities and M&A transactions.

Mark employs a holistic approach to the practice of law, primarily centered around fostering trust and authenticity in the lawyer-client relationship. Mark believes the best outcomes are achieved through open communication and collaboration, and he welcomes clients to discuss their business goals in a confidential, judgement-free environment.

 Mark emphasizes the following areas of practice:

• Mergers & Acquisitions

• Business

• Securities

• Commercial Lending

Publications:

• Textbook: Global Corruption: Its Regulation under International Conventions, US, UK and Canadian Law and Practice, 4th ed, 2022 CanLIIDocs 513 (Chapter 15, Collective Action).

• Report: Global Report on Corruption in Sport. United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. 1st ed.

• Article: Weiler, J., Bakhet, M. Deferred Prosecution Agreements/Remediation Agreements Part II: Canada’s Controversial Early Experience with its Remediation Agreement Regime. The Commonwealth Judicial Journal.

• Article: Weiler, J., Bakhet, M. Deferred Prosecution Agreements, Prosecutorial Discretion and the Rule of Law: A Canadian Perspective. The Commonwealth Judicial Journal.

Mark has considered it a privilege to call Vancouver his home for nearly two decades. He is very involved in the sport law community and is an avid Seahawks fan. Outside of the office, Mark can likely be found walking his dog, cooking, gaming or traversing the globe with his permanent travel buddy/fiancée.