Private Equity: Buyouts
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
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Bennett Jones is consistently viewed as a leading law firm in Alberta, with deep expertise relating to buyouts in the energy and natural resources sector. The private equity group further benefits from the expertise of its growing offices in New York and Toronto. It is well versed in the representation of Canadian and US asset managers, along with funds and portfolio companies. The firm's buyouts strength is bolstered by complementary financial services and regulatory expertise.
Work Highlights
- Bennett Jones was Canadian counsel to EQT Partners on its sale of First Transit to Transdev North America.
Strengths
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"The Bennett Jones team consistently delivers outstanding service. It has a proactive approach and a rapid response rate."
"They anticipate challenges and craft innovative solutions that align with our strategic objectives. The team demonstrates an exceptional ability to provide timely and informed responses."
"Bennett Jones is always up to speed on emerging trends, and provides updates on what is happening in the market."
"The Bennett Jones team consistently delivers outstanding service. It has a proactive approach and a rapid response rate."
"They anticipate challenges and craft innovative solutions that align with our strategic objectives. The team demonstrates an exceptional ability to provide timely and informed responses."
"Bennett Jones is always up to speed on emerging trends, and provides updates on what is happening in the market."
Notable Practitioners
Calgary-based James McClary is a well-regarded lawyer with a wealth of experience advising on leveraged buyouts. He is additionally noted for his past experience working at the New York and London offices of a US law firm.
"James is an incredibly thoughtful leader of the team we work with at Bennett Jones. He always provides excellent advice, works very hard on our transactions and is responsive to our requests."
John Mercury is highly regarded for his experienced advice relating to buyout transactions with cross-border ties. Based in Calgary, he is executive chair of Bennett Jones, having assumed this role in January 2024.
"John is one of the best PE lawyers in Canada. He is smart, thoughtful, deal-oriented and highly service-oriented. He is best-in-class at solving problems and is an excellent negotiator."
"John Mercury is extraordinarily bright. He really knows corporate structures and M&A."
"John is very user-friendly and very intelligent. He knows everyone in the industry and has a wonderful feel for what is appropriate in the market."
Toronto-based Curtis Cusinato is a highly capable lawyer who is well versed in acting for asset managers and investors on acquisitions occurring in sectors such as manufacturing and mining.
"Curtis excels in client service by consistently providing sophisticated solutions. He is a problem solver and is always willing to provide timely guidance on complex problems."
"Curtis is a sophisticated and creative lawyer, who is capable of navigating complex issues and negotiations with ease."
"Curtis is our go-to legal adviser. He answers any call we make, at any time, and he is a great partner to work with."
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Bennett Jones LLP
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