Corporate/M&A
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 1
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+1 416 863 0900Chambers Review
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg is a Toronto and Montréal-based law firm with significant international M&A capabilities. The team wins widespread recognition for its involvement in complex and high-value matters, with industry-specific expertise in the life sciences, telecommunications, mining, retail and real estate sectors, among others. The team advises sophisticated clients on strategic transactions and often counsels investment banks on deals in the energy space, as well as representing various other multinational companies. The team stands out for its experience of hostile M&A and shareholder activism, and is well supported by the experience of complementary departments including tax and antitrust.
Work Highlights
- Davies acted for Agnico Eagle Mines on its joint topping bid with Pan American Silver for the acquisition of Yamana Gold, with Agnico Eagle acquiring Yamana's Canadian assets.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Our Transaction presented numerous novel challenges and required creative solutions. Davies was extremely adept at navigating those deal dynamics."
"Whether the transaction is domestic, cross-border or international, they always rise to the top and shine to deliver the exact results we are looking for."
"DWPV is very strong at supporting our business and finding workable solutions for complex business issues."
"Our Transaction presented numerous novel challenges and required creative solutions. Davies was extremely adept at navigating those deal dynamics."
"Whether the transaction is domestic, cross-border or international, they always rise to the top and shine to deliver the exact results we are looking for."
"DWPV is very strong at supporting our business and finding workable solutions for complex business issues."