Corporate/Commercial: The Elite

Toronto-based Vincent Mercier wins praise for his deep expertise advising high-end clients on M&A and corporate governance matters. He is a regular feature on the firm's most important deals.

Vincent Mercier gives very thoughtful and strategic advice. An excellent lawyer.

Vincent is an extremely capable lawyer, who is among the most adept at advising on complex and challenging M&A transactions.

The breadth of Vincent's experience and depth of his knowledge makes him an invaluable asset in complex M&A transactions. He is constantly focused on making sure that the client is fully satisfied.

Patricia Olasker is a deeply experienced lawyer whose expertise in high-value M&A transactions, proxy contests and corporate governance is widely applauded. Based in Toronto, she is well versed in handling transactions in the energy and mining spaces, among others.

Patricia gives you the feeling she can get you through anything. I've found her to be incredibly thorough and practical.

Toronto-based Aaron Atkinson has notable experience advising clients on a variety of matters, from transactions to reverse takeovers and corporate governance issues. His deal sheet includes work handled in the private equity and mining spaces.

Aaron is an in-house counsel's dream. He is highly responsive and his advice is practical.

Aaron is a trusted adviser with significant expertise; he delivers excellent advice on complex transactions.

Toronto-based Melanie Shishler is highlighted for her representation of clients within the mining sector in M&A, joint ventures and corporate governance transactions.

Melanie is excellent. She provides astute commercial advice and cuts right to the heart of the issue.

I think Melanie is the best M&A lawyer in Canada. She is my go-to for all complicated matters. She is exceptional, extremely smart, dedicated and the work is consistently excellent quality.

One of the most thoughtful, creative and hard-working lawyers in Canada.

Melanie Shishler is an outstanding lawyer.

Toronto-based Brett Seifred has experience in corporate matters and transactions involving a range of sectors, including manufacturing and financial services.

Richard Fridman has a burgeoning practice advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, with his expertise in the mining sector garnering particular praise.

He is an experienced lawyer who has sound judgement.

Richard Fridman is experienced, has sound judgement and is a highly effective lawyer.

Richard is particularly strong in the mining field. He is extremely thoughtful, very smart and a pleasure to work with.