Peter A. Saad

Practice Areas

Peter A. Saad is a skilled business advisor, who leads with integrity and delivers pragmatic solutions. His goal is to help business professionals cultivate growth, build relationships and find success within a framework that supports human decency.

With a firm set of values based on mutual respect, Peter has been a catalyst in legal and professional industries to bring pragmatic results to mergers, acquisitions, financing transactions, real estate transactions, and general corporate advisory matters. Now, he focuses his attention on providing strategic advice and guidance to professionals who wish to lead with value and dignity.

Peter is a leading authority in Ontario corporate healthcare law. He serves as external general counsel and advisor to privately held corporations, and plays an integral role in helping implement growth plans for consolidators in the healthcare space, notably in the pharmacy and dentistry markets.

As an experienced corporate lawyer, Peter is skilled at providing legal acumen and strategic guidance across industries. His approach is collaborative and authentic – building real relationships with clients and colleagues to understand client needs and provide creative solutions that lead to superior results.

Recognized for his unwavering commitment and no-nonsense advice, Peter helps both individuals and companies successfully navigate through the ins and outs of the corporate world. Peter believes that the marketplace is big enough for everyone's success and wants to help other professionals move forward with the same mentality.

Peter is a graduate of the University of Toronto’s Juris Doctor Program and holds an MBA in Strategic Marketing. He began his career in the New York and Toronto offices of Shearman & Sterling LLP, a global law firm, where he successfully advised on over $50 billion in capital market transactions, representing both issuers and underwriters. He is now a partner at Loopstra Nixon LLP.

Peter is also a regular speaker at a wide range of events across North America.

Career

Partner

Loopstra Nixon LLP

May 2021 - Present

Principal

Saad Law P.C.

Aug 2013 - May 2021

Securities Associate

Shearman and Sterling LLP

Oct 2008 - Jan 2013

New York, New York

Summer Student

Stikeman Elliott LLP

Jul 2007 - Aug 2007

Summer Associate

Shearman and Sterling LLP

May 2007 - Jul 2007

Professional Memberships

Member (Great Lakes Chapter)

Young Presidents Organization (YPO)

Feb 2020 - Present