Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Canada
Band 3
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Provided by Fasken
Successful deals require the right mix of vision, strategic planning and experience.
Because no two M&A deals are alike, we structure transactions to meet clients’ unique objectives. Identifying potential issues and regulatory requirements at an early stage allows us to propose solutions to meet these objectives. This - along with the collective insight from hundreds of deals across our firm – is what creates value for our clients.
Our clients range from start-ups to industry leaders and include private equity funds, strategic buyers, boards of directors and independent committees, professional service firms, family businesses and their shareholders, as well as public companies listed on stock exchanges throughout the world.
Our expertise includes advising shareholders, boards, special committees and management in public and private financings, acquisitions and divestitures, proxy contests, take-over defence planning, capital reorganizations and management buy-outs.
We have expertise in a variety of industries, including mining, energy, transportation, agribusiness, financial institutions, investment funds, telecommunications and technology.
Chambers Review
Fasken is a national law firm that demonstrates solid expertise in M&A, with a strong mining practice across its offices in Canada and globally. The corporate/commercial team also advises on transactions outside the resources space, including insurance, tech, healthcare and pharma. The team handles both public and private deals, including private equity investments, capital reorganisations, share arrangement agreements and privatisation deals. The group also offers experience of proxy contests and contested M&A and is recognised for its involvement in significant cross-border transactions in the energy and mining sectors.
Work Highlights
- Fasken advised Gold Fields on its proposed USD6.7 billion acquisition of Yamana Gold via a plan of arrangement.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Fasken has consistently provided unwavering support on all structures and matters, regardless of complexity or workload. The lawyers have a deep understanding of intricate issues, drawing on their vast expertise to provide invaluable guidance. Fasken's willingness to leverage the knowledge and insights of its subject matter experts sets the firm apart."
"The lawyers at Fasken are very knowledgeable, good to work with and very efficient, even with complex matters."
"The team at Fasken are knowledgeable, professional, innovative, attentive and extremely competent."
"Fasken always maintains a deep bench of lawyers who are up to date on our files so that, when we have something develop, they can react very quickly regardless of the other files on their desk."
"Fasken has consistently provided unwavering support on all structures and matters, regardless of complexity or workload. The lawyers have a deep understanding of intricate issues, drawing on their vast expertise to provide invaluable guidance. Fasken's willingness to leverage the knowledge and insights of its subject matter experts sets the firm apart."
"The lawyers at Fasken are very knowledgeable, good to work with and very efficient, even with complex matters."
"The team at Fasken are knowledgeable, professional, innovative, attentive and extremely competent."
"Fasken always maintains a deep bench of lawyers who are up to date on our files so that, when we have something develop, they can react very quickly regardless of the other files on their desk."
Notable Practitioners
Montréal-based Michel Boislard's work has a strong emphasis on buyouts in the technology sector.
"Michel Boislard is an excellent adviser and business partner. He is deal-oriented, always with his client's interest at heart, and has a very adaptable approach when dealing with counterparties."
Jay Lefton is a Toronto-based lawyer who is especially active on deals involving Canada and Israel.
Ranked Lawyers at
Fasken
Canada