Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Canada
Band 3
Contact number
+1 416 216 4000About
Provided by Norton Rose Fulbright
Our mergers and acquisitions practice group in Canada advises on all aspects of public and private M&A for domestic and international organizations of all sizes. We represent bidders, targets, boards of directors and special committees, controlling shareholders, institutional and private equity investors, financial institutions, investment dealers and regulatory authorities.
Chambers Review
Norton Rose Fulbright is an international law firm with a successful Canadian platform and substantial cross-border capabilities. The team is highly regarded for its acquisition financing and proxy battle expertise, with additional experience advising on debt and equity securities and recapitalisation transactions. The group offers asset financing expertise as well as advising on project and infrastructure finance. The group maintains a strong practice emphasis on energy, natural resources and transportation. The team is also active on transactions in emerging sectors, including tech and fintech, life sciences and cannabis production.
Work Highlights
- Norton Rose advised Yamana Gold on terminating a proposed plan of arrangement with Gold Fields and subsequently approving a proposed acquisition by Agnico Eagle Mines and Pan American Silver.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Norton Rose Fulbright possesses a worldwide network of strong legal talent. Service levels and responsiveness are top-tier. There has never been a need to follow up on a matter since the lawyers have always gotten back to me promptly with any question or request that I have addressed to them."
"The lawyers at Norton Rose Fulbright are savvy pragmatists, which is why we like them."
"Regardless of what we needed, the team at Norton Rose Fulbright either had strong experience with the matter or could bring in another expert from within the firm to assist."
"They look to understand my particular concerns and commercial objectives, and they provide practical, timely and solution-oriented advice on that basis."
"Norton Rose Fulbright possesses a worldwide network of strong legal talent. Service levels and responsiveness are top-tier. There has never been a need to follow up on a matter since the lawyers have always gotten back to me promptly with any question or request that I have addressed to them."
"The lawyers at Norton Rose Fulbright are savvy pragmatists, which is why we like them."
"Regardless of what we needed, the team at Norton Rose Fulbright either had strong experience with the matter or could bring in another expert from within the firm to assist."
"They look to understand my particular concerns and commercial objectives, and they provide practical, timely and solution-oriented advice on that basis."
Notable Practitioners
Montréal-based Paul Raymond has a wealth of experience in M&A and securities law and displays additional strength assisting clients with debt and equity financing transactions. His activity is notable on deals arising across a wide range of sectors including tech, aviation and mining.
"Paul is a strong senior partner with good connections and business acumen."
"Paul is one of Québec's best lawyer, he has gone above and beyond to help us."
Walied Soliman has a wealth of experience handling M&A and securities transactions, as well as proxy contests. Based in Toronto, he serves as the firm's Canadian chair and the co-chair of its special situations team.
"Walied Soliman is an experienced lawyer with good business acumen."
"He is very astute and client-oriented."
"With Walied, there is always a solution. He strikes the perfect balance of legal and common sense."
Peter Noble acts for both Canadian issuers in the international debt markets as well as advising foreign issuers in connection with Canadian transactions. He is based in London.
Ranked Lawyers at
Norton Rose Fulbright
Canada