Private Equity: Buyouts
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We work closely with some of the world’s largest pension plans and most active Canadian private equity funds on their direct buyout and growth equity acquisitions across industries and geographies.
We have an extensive history of working with Canada’s largest pension funds, private equity funds and asset managers on their buyout and growth equity acquisitions in Canada, the U.S. and globally. With a close-knit team of over 40 practitioners dedicated to private equity transactions and an active deal flow, we provide high-calibre counsel that draws from our long history in the industry and familiarity with market terms and trends.
Our group is unique among Canadian and U.S. firms in our ability to advise in both jurisdictions, and our clients use our experience to implement their cross-border direct investment strategies.
Chambers Review
Torys is respected for its experience in major private equity deals and recognised by the market for its long-term commitment to this practice area. The firm has a strong tradition of representing large Canadian-based pension funds in global transactions, and benefits from the support of its New York office to advise Canadian and US private equity firms on cross-border matters. It offers further expertise in mid-market buyouts and draws on additional experience in areas such as fund formation and corporate governance. Its Toronto and Calgary-based lawyers also offer strength in secondary acquisitions and divestitures, with expertise cutting across a variety of sectors including infrastructure, energy and consumer products.
Work Highlights
- Torys represented TorQuest Partners in several recent buyouts, including its acquisition of Bad Boy Mowers and a related high-value co-investment from Sterling Fund V.
Strengths
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"They have a deep bench of Canadian private equity lawyers."
"The team has always come up with strong and often creative solutions that allow us to achieve our desired objectives. They have very capable and strong individuals."
"Torys consistently comes up with bespoke solutions to navigate challenging situations, and also understands the fast pace that is required to successfully complete transactions."
"They have a deep bench of Canadian private equity lawyers."
"The team has always come up with strong and often creative solutions that allow us to achieve our desired objectives. They have very capable and strong individuals."
"Torys consistently comes up with bespoke solutions to navigate challenging situations, and also understands the fast pace that is required to successfully complete transactions."
Notable Practitioners
Toronto-based Matthew Cockburn is the firm's managing partner. He maintains a distinguished reputation in private equity, having overseen a number of noteworthy deals over the course of a career stretching back more than 30 years.
Toronto-based Guy Berman has extensive experience advising on buyouts, public M&A and a variety of corporate structuring mandates.
"Guy Berman is an amazing buyouts lawyer."
"Guy is always a pleasure to work with and very effective."
"Guy Berman continues to impress."
Toronto-based Laurie Duke is a respected lawyer in Canada's private equity buyouts space, with a long list of notable deals to her name.
"Laurie is a terrific lawyer and a great asset to have on our files. She has extensive market knowledge, is thoughtful, practical and also very effective at bringing a matter across the finish line."
"Laurie is extremely knowledgeable, service-oriented, commercial, and her advice is clear. She is a true pleasure to work with. I wouldn't hesitate to engage her on any complex matter."
"I always want Laurie on my side of a deal. She brings a commercial mind, commitment, dedication and expertise to every transaction."
"We work a lot with Laurie Duke, who is an excellent lawyer - not just technically great but also practical, thoughtful and commercial. She's a true business adviser as well as our legal counsel."
Danielle Kline is an increasingly noteworthy partner in the Torys private equity team. Based in Toronto, she regularly advises clients on management and inbound buyouts, with experience acting on behalf of leading Canadian names in this space.
"Danielle is very knowledgeable and great to work with."
"Danielle Kline has a strong M&A skill set and is creative and collaborative. She provides tremendous support and advice."
"I really like working with Danielle. She is technically and strategically strong."
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