Private Equity: Buyouts
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
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Provided by Fasken
Fasken is one of Canada’s largest business law firms with deep expertise in advising on private equity transactions.
Our private equity group is comprised of over 200 lawyers with a range of expertise through every stage of the investment cycle, from fund formation, leveraged buyouts and take-private transactions, co-investments, portfolio add-ons, tuck-ins, and other M&A through to liquidity exits via strategic sale, auction processes or IPO.
We act for Canadian and international private equity funds, pension funds and other institutional investors, as well as a broad range of portfolio companies and founder-owned and operated businesses in a variety of industries.
Our private equity team is recognized for providing excellent service to our sophisticated client base, for being business-oriented and for offering creative solutions. We provide integrated advice across the country and work closely with our leading practice groups.
Chambers Review
Fasken is a national law firm that is adept at handling a wide array of private equity mandates. The team's buyouts expertise is complemented by an assured grasp of corporate restructuring and regulatory matters. It is particularly noted as a leading force for private equity in Québec, with highly experienced teams in both Montréal and Québec City.
Work Highlights
- Fasken acted for Zafin Labs on its sale of a majority stake in its business to Nordic Capital.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Fasken has an extremely solid M&A and buyouts team, especially on complex matters."
"Their proactive approach, coupled with a depth of expertise and meticulous attention to detail, reinforces their ability to provide comprehensive legal counsel."
"They are excellent advisers and have a deep bench of talent."
"Fasken has an extremely solid M&A and buyouts team, especially on complex matters."
"Their proactive approach, coupled with a depth of expertise and meticulous attention to detail, reinforces their ability to provide comprehensive legal counsel."
"They are excellent advisers and have a deep bench of talent."
Notable Practitioners
Montréal-based Michel Boislard's work has a strong emphasis on buyouts in the technology sector. He is a highly experienced figure who is widely regarded as a leading private equity lawyer in Québec.
Caitlin Rose is a Montréal-based lawyer who co-heads the private equity team at Fasken. She regularly assists clients with investment management and buyout matters.