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Canada
Strategic counsel for complex transactions.

Leading Corporate & M&A Practice

Our corporate team advises clients on their most significant transactions, from cross-border mergers and acquisitions to private equity investments and capital markets offerings. We combine deep legal expertise with commercial insight to deliver exceptional results.

With offices across Canada and strategic alliances worldwide, we guide clients through every stage of the transaction lifecycle—from structuring and negotiation to closing and post-merger integration. Our team includes former in-house counsel, investment bankers, and leading practitioners recognized by Chambers, Legal 500, and IFLR1000.

$50B+ transaction value
300+ deals completed
25+ countries
45+ years experience
$50B+
Transaction Value
300+
Deals Completed
#1
Ranked in Canada

Our Capabilities

Mergers & Acquisitions

Buy-side and sell-side representation in public and private M&A transactions, including cross-border deals, carve-outs, and joint ventures.

Private Equity

Advising private equity sponsors and portfolio companies on fund formations, acquisitions, exits, and ongoing governance.

Capital Markets

Initial public offerings, secondary offerings, private placements, and debt financings for issuers and underwriters.

Corporate Governance

Board advisory, shareholder engagement, regulatory compliance, and governance best practices for public and private companies.

Cross-Border Transactions

Navigating multi-jurisdictional deals with expertise in foreign investment reviews, antitrust, and local law coordination.

Joint Ventures & Strategic Alliances

Structuring and negotiating complex partnerships, joint ventures, and strategic alliances across industries.

Leading Corporate Practitioners

Our team includes some of Canada's most respected corporate lawyers.

JM

James Mitchell

Managing Partner
Toronto
JL

Jennifer Lee

Partner
Toronto
PB

Peter Bennett

Partner
London
AM

Alexandra Moore

Partner
New York
LT

Li Tan

Associate
Singapore
RC

Robert Chen

Associate
Vancouver
PS

Paulo Silva

Partner
São Paulo
OA

Omar Al-Rashid

Of Counsel
Dubai

Representative Transactions

Acquisition of TechCorp Inc.

$2.5 billion | 2024

Advised a leading global technology company on its acquisition of a Canadian software firm, including cross-border structuring and regulatory approvals.

Private Equity Exit

$850 million | 2023

Represented a private equity sponsor in the sale of its portfolio company to a strategic buyer, including management incentives and tax planning.

Initial Public Offering

$400 million | 2024

Acted for the underwriters in the IPO of a mining company on the Toronto Stock Exchange, including due diligence and prospectus preparation.

Cross-Border Joint Venture

$1.2 billion | 2023

Structured and negotiated a joint venture between a Canadian energy company and a European partner for renewable energy projects.

Our Transaction Philosophy

01

Commercial First

We focus on your business objectives, not just legal technicalities. Every deal is structured to achieve your strategic goals.

02

Seamless Execution

Our integrated team manages every aspect of the transaction, from due diligence to documentation and closing, with precision and efficiency.

03

Global Reach

With offices and trusted relationships worldwide, we deliver seamless advice across borders and time zones.

Corporate

Planning a Transaction?

Our corporate team is ready to advise on your next deal. Contact us for a confidential discussion.

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