Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Canada
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Provided by Stikeman Elliott LLP
Stikeman Elliott’s Mergers & Acquisitions Group is perennially among the most active in Canada. Whether advising on Canada’s largest contested public company transactions or friendly acquisitions of privately owned family businesses, we utilize our expertise and creativity to pragmatically achieve client goals.
One of the hallmarks of our practice is our understanding of risk. We see managing and minimizing risk as one of our key roles in any transaction – identifying and mitigating third party issues before they become a problem.
Stikeman Elliott lawyers have well-earned, long-standing relationships with all Canadian regulators. Our strategic management of regulatory interactions has helped clients close some of the most highly scrutinized deals in Canada. We also understand that successful transactions must be designed having regard to their real and perceived implications to our client’s key stakeholders. As such, we work with clients to help them present transactions that best preserve and leverage these often critical relationships
Chambers Review
Stikeman Elliott is a go-to Canadian law firm for sophisticated securities, M&A and corporate finance matters, advising on high-profile deals from a nationwide base. The team advises on both inbound and outbound transactions, with a particularly high profile for its representation of foreign investors. The team's industry expertise encompasses mining, oil and gas, telecoms, tech and real estate, with further experience in retail and hospitality sector transactions. The firm stands out for its experience of both debt and equity capital markets and securities expertise. The group offers a strong bench in private equity, advising on domestic and cross-border buyouts, recapitalisations and financings across industries.
Work Highlights
- Stikeman Elliott advised Teck Resources in the CAD1 billion sale of its 21.3% interest in the Fort Hills oil sands project and associated downstream assets to Suncor Energy.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Stikeman Elliott is one of the pre-eminent firms for M&A, it has strong bench strength and dedicated lawyers delivering quality work. They understand our business extremely well and that adds a lot of value in helping to navigate the risks of cases."
"The lawyers at Stikeman Elliott have extremely strong proficiency in M&A no matter how complex or sophisticated."
"Stikeman Elliott is extremely responsive and willing to jump in and help. There is a level of commitment that generates loyalty and appreciation on our part."
"They possess an exceptional ability to distil complex matters into clear and actionable solutions."
"Stikeman Elliott is one of the pre-eminent firms for M&A, it has strong bench strength and dedicated lawyers delivering quality work. They understand our business extremely well and that adds a lot of value in helping to navigate the risks of cases."
"The lawyers at Stikeman Elliott have extremely strong proficiency in M&A no matter how complex or sophisticated."
"Stikeman Elliott is extremely responsive and willing to jump in and help. There is a level of commitment that generates loyalty and appreciation on our part."
"They possess an exceptional ability to distil complex matters into clear and actionable solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Boasting a longstanding leading reputation, Christopher Nixon operates an impressive transactional practice in Calgary that sees him advise on high-profile M&A transactions.
Sidney Horn is a highly regarded lawyer in the corporate and commercial space in Québec. He acts as a trusted adviser to domestic and international clients on transactional matters including M&A, corporate governance and securities law issues.
William Braithwaite offers a vast wealth of experience to clients in the corporate arena. He advises on both domestic and cross-border M&A, securities and corporate governance matters.
"William Braithwaite is a spectacular lawyer."
Jeffrey Singer enjoys an esteemed reputation for his handling of complex M&A mandates. He is the chair of the firm.
Toronto managing partner John Ciardullo has a wealth of experience in M&A and capital markets mandates, and displays additional strength in assisting clients with shareholder activism and corporate governance matters.
"John Ciardullo is extremely practical and able to cut through the numerous issues to focus on those that matter to a business."
"John is a strong technical lawyer, hard-working and a strong negotiator."
"John is a great lawyer who always puts his clients first."
Montréal-based John Leopold maintains a leading reputation for his impressive corporate practice that sees him handle M&A transactions and private equity deals, among other matters.
"He has excellent capability, he is very bright, very responsive, looks out for the client's best interest and is efficient."
Toronto-based Brian Pukier focuses his practice on M&A transactions, corporate governance and private equity matters.
"Brian Pukier is a trusted resource and my go-to counsel. He has a strategic mind and a calm disposition that helps me and my teams navigate issues and construct good outcomes."
"Brian has amazing experience and gives you great confidence. He is technically sound and a great advocate, he knows how to get a deal done, and lawyers enjoy working with him."
Toronto-based Samantha Horn is a highly experienced lawyer in buyout transactions, with particular expertise concerning matters in the technology space.
"Samantha Horn has proven to be readily accessible and a driving force behind getting things done."
Montréal-based Peter Castiel acts for several significant private equity houses on high-value, cross-border buyout transactions.
"Peter Castiel is a sophisticated practitioner."
Toronto-based Simon Romano exhibits a strong grasp of both M&A and the capital markets, acting for a diverse client base that includes private equity firms and financial institutions.
"Simon Romano is able to bring in resources in a very timely manner."
Sophie Lamonde is a well-regarded lawyer who has significant experience representing major private equity firms. She is based in Montréal and frequently assists clients with add-on acquisitions.
"Sophie Lamonde is an active practitioner in the market."
Stewart Sutcliffe attracts strong praise for his capabilities in the private equity space. He has notable experience representing major European and US-headquartered private equity houses in acquisitions arising in such sectors as energy and aviation. He is a member of the firm's management committee in its Toronto office.
Craig Story is highly accomplished in handling mergers and acquisitions and private equity matters, as well as joint ventures and capital markets transactions.
"Craig Story is brilliant and does a lot of significant work."
Montréal-based Jean Marc Huot attracts praise for his consummate handling of high-level corporate matters. He frequently advises clients on securities, corporate governance and M&A transactions.
"Jean Marc is very strong and at the top of his game."
Calgary-based Leland Corbett handles a wide array of corporate transactions, including M&A and capital markets mandates.
"He always goes above and beyond to satisfy his clients. His knowledge and expertise in this sector is unmatched."
Robert Carelli combines his role heading the Montréal office's corporate group with an active client-facing practice. He demonstrates strength in mergers, acquisitions and equity deals. He is also noted for his expertise in securities law.
"Robert Carelli is a very balanced lawyer. He is very good and well known in the market."
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