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Well-founded decisions driven by objective valuations become even more important in a market changing as quickly as ours. Opportunities abound right now. Knowing where to look and having the right team to help you understand the possibilities can make the difference between surviving and thriving over the long term.

Jay Patel

Partner, Strategy and Transactions, and EY Canada Mining & Metals Transactions and Valuations Leader

Relentlessly focused on helping clients seize opportunity and achieve potential while managing risk. Business valuer. Analytics, automation and artificial intelligence enthusiast.

Seasoned valuation and transaction advisor with 30 years of valuation experience and 35 years of professional experience.

Jay has worked with clients in Canada and globally across a variety of industries. He has extensive experience working with clients on their valuation needs for matters such as transactions, financings, reorganizations, financial reporting, tax and dispute resolution.

He has provided evidence as an expert witness in litigation and tax matters, and has been appointed an arbitrator in various financial and commercial disputes.

Jay holds the Chartered Business Valuator and Chartered Accountant designations in Canada, and the Certified Accountant designation in the United Kingdom.

He is a past member of the board of directors of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators.

How Jay is building a better working world

“Today’s business environment is complex and businesses face ongoing disruption. Clients need the right advice to make well-founded capital decisions. I help clients see opportunities for growth while managing risks for a better, sustainable and rewarding future. At EY I embrace diversity to implement continuous change while bringing new ideas and practices to our clients.”

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