Megan Wood, Business Attorney in the United States
focused on Business and M&A
Dedicated business attorney.
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Megan Wood 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 Law (2026).
About Megan Wood: Megan Wood is an attorney based in Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Business and M&A.
Areas of practice
Megan's practice areas in the U.S.
Megan concentrates on business and m&a. Each area below outlines the kind of case Megan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases nationwide
Megan 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 Megan agrees to represent you.
M&A cases nationwide
Megan 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 Megan agrees to represent you.
Biography
Megan Wood, business attorney serving the U.S.
Megan Wood is an attorney based in Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Business and M&A. Megan works from the U.S. and takes on business matters across the region.
Megan O’Neill is a solicitor in Farris LLP’s Corporate Commercial group in Vancouver, British Columbia. Her practice includes Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law, with a focus on corporate commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, securities, corporate finance, and real estate matters. She advises both private and public companies across a range of industries.
Megan regularly acts for participants in the British Columbia hospitality and alcoholic beverage sectors. Her work includes structuring and negotiating winery and distillery purchase and sale transactions, as well as advising on regulatory frameworks that affect these businesses. Her recent matters include acting for second- and third-generation members of the Jackson Family in connection with acquisitions of wineries and vineyards in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, advising Empress Gin on its sale to a U.S. private equity group, and assisting with the acquisition of Dillon’s Distillers for the Mark Anthony Group. She has been involved in approximately 25 winery transactions in the Okanagan Valley over the past five years and frequently assists clients with regulatory compliance and agricultural land issues.
In addition to her corporate and mergers and acquisitions practice, Megan advises clients in the forestry industry and works with First Nations on commercial business arrangements and governance matters.
Megan serves on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Association for Food Law and Policy (CAFLP), a national not-for-profit organization focused on food law and policy. She has also completed the Level 1 and Level 2 Awards in Wine through the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), reflecting her ongoing involvement in the wine industry.
Megan earned her Juris Doctor from the University of British Columbia and was called to the British Columbia Bar in 2018. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration from Cornell University. Megan joined Farris LLP as a summer student in 2016, completed her articles with the firm, and became an associate in 2018.
How Megan handles business matters
Megan O’Neill is a solicitor in Farris LLP’s Corporate Commercial group in Vancouver, British Columbia. Her practice includes Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law, with a focus on corporate commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, securities, corporate finance, and real estate matters. She advises both private and public companies across a range of industries. Megan regularly…
The kind of cases Megan takes
Megan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and m&a matters in the United States.
Recognition
Megan's legal honors and published work
Megan has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026).
Locations
Office locations for Megan Wood in the U.S.
Megan's primary office is at Vancouver, British Columbia, 10026. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Megan Wood — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Megan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Megan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Megan'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; Megan 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 Megan
Megan 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. Megan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Megan'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 Megan Wood
How much does it cost to hire Megan for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Megan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Megan offer a free consultation?
Megan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Megan's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Megan'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. Megan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Megan take my case if I'm outside the area?
Megan evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Megan'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 Megan?
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. Megan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Megan accepting new business clients right now?
Megan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.