Education

East China University of Science and Technology, LLB, 2006  East China University of Science and Technology, LLM (Natural Resources Law), 2009 University of Calgary, JD, 2015

Bar Admissions

China, 2007 Alberta, 2016

Jie (Kevin) Zhou

Partner

T: 403.298.3012 / E: zhouk@bennettjones.com

Calgary / Toronto / Vancouver

Kevin Zhou is a partner at Bennett Jones, where his practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions and corporate finance. He advises a broad range of clients—including private equity sponsors, institutional investors and strategic acquirers—on complex domestic and cross-border transactions.

Kevin's experience spans a wide variety of deal structures, such as leveraged buyouts, management buyouts, growth equity investments and carve-out transactions. He is adept at navigating the intricacies of cross-border M&A and brings insight into transactions involving multi-jurisdictions, notably the United States and the Asia-Pacific region.

Known for his pragmatic approach, Kevin prioritizes aligning legal strategies with his clients' business goals to ensure efficient and effective outcomes in high-stakes transactions.

He advises clients across diverse industries such as energy, infrastructure, technology, manufacturing and mining. Working closely with multi-disciplinary teams at Bennett Jones, Kevin delivers comprehensive legal solutions that address the unique challenges and opportunities of each transaction.

Kevin is fluent in Mandarin. Earlier in his legal career, he previously practiced at the Shanghai office of an international law firm, where he advised multinational clients on inbound and outbound transactions involving China.