Best Lawyers in Canada for Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Jennifer Kennedy's practice focuses on corporate and securities law matters, with a focus on public and private financings, including cross-border financings, mergers & acquisitions, corporate restructurings and related-party transactions. Ms. Kennedy has acted for issuers, selling shareholders, independent committees of boards of directors, investment dealers and private equity investors in a variety of debt and equity capital market transactions, including project financings. Ms. Kenned...

Peter has over 15 years experience as corporate and transactional counsel. Peter regularly advises clients in diverse industries, including senior housing (and REITs), mining, real estate, construction, capital markets, fintech, wellness, technology and biotechnology. Peter is recognized in the Best Lawyers in Canada legal directory as a leading corporate governance, corporate, and mergers & acquisitions lawyer. He is recognized in the Canadian Lexpert Directory as a leading corporate fin...

My practice is centered on transactional and corporate matters, with an emphasis on the technology sector. I developed my expertise with two preeminent national law firms as well as in-house roles with innovative startups and, more recently, with a rapidly expanding Montreal law firm. Before embarking on my legal career, I worked in the banking industry across Canada, the United States and France, acquiring substantial corporate experience. Joining Blue HF is an opportunity to continue to bui...

Elliot Shapiro's practice is transaction oriented, with a focus on corporate and securities law, public and private mergers and acquisitions (M&A), infrastructure and P3 financing as well as venture capital financing transactions. Mr. Shapiro also regularly advises public companies and their boards of directors on strategic, disclosure and governance matters. He has also worked on various licensing and related commercial arrangements. Mr. Shapiro has been integrally involved in numerous c...

Prentice Durbin is a partner with the Firm’s Business Law Group. His practice involves advising entrepreneurs at any stage, from start-up and early growth to large-scale established businesses, in a wide variety of corporate/commercial and securities issues. He focuses on stimulating creativity and growth, helping businesses thrive, and providing counsel, guidance and practical solutions to his clients. Practical Solutions for Complicated Markets Prentice is known for his practical appr...

Jason Harris is a Partner in the Corporate and Private M&A Group in Fasken’s Surrey office. He acts for entrepreneurs and professionals at all stages of business development, from start-up to cashing out. This includes best structures for early stage growth, business sales and acquisitions, and timely advice on exit strategies and business succession. Corporate reorganizations and tax driven transactions are another focus of Jason’s practice, which includes changes to ownershi...

Rose M. Demelo Johnson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Rose M., who practices law in Kitchener, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rose M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Head of the Québec Business Law Group, Audrey St-Pierre has a strong experience in business, corporate and commercial law. She specializes primarily in complex mergers and acquisitions, major corporate reorganizations, equity financings and corporate restructurings. Since the beginning of her career, Audrey has been involved in transactions across the country and has been acting as a legal advisor for well-known foreign investors and acquirers. Known for her efficiency, her availabilit...

Grant Foster is a corporate/commercial Partner and member of the Private M&A group in Vancouver. He advises clients in a wide array of industries on mergers and acquisitions, day-to-day commercial agreements, corporate governance and structuring matters, reorganizations, and debt and equity financings. Grant also advises franchisors and franchisees regarding their franchised businesses. Grant acts for both buyers and sellers in M&A transactions, and has experience completing deals in ...

Brendon Ho navigates the legal scene as a top-notch corporate and tax lawyer with knowledge and experience in mergers and acquisitions. With a facility for both corporate tax and corporate law, Brendon considers diverse perspectives, delivering optimal outcomes for clients. His advice spans a spectrum of business law areas, backed by a solid foundation with a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Alberta, where he was awarded the Dr. Hu Harries Medal in Business as the program’s t...

Kevin advises clients across a number of industries on capital markets and securities matters, mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, corporate governance and financing. Kevin Sorochan regularly acts for securities dealers in equity and debt financing transactions, including private placements, rights offerings and prospectus filings. He also advises management and special committees of resource and non-resource clients with respect to initial public offerings, reverse take-over...

Stuart M. Olley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Mining Law and Securities Law. Stuart M., who practices law in Calgary, Alberta, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stuart M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephen Kerr’s corporate practice is focused on mergers and acquisitions in regulated industries such as the financial services, the healthcare and the life sciences industries. Large companies turn to Stephen for clarity on policy and regulatory issues related to banking, insurance, reinsurance, life sciences and mergers and acquisitions generally. A significant portion of Stephen’s practice involves providing counsel to large and mid-sized businesses on acquisitions and divestme...

Ian Palm’s practice focuses on corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private equity. He helps private and public companies, major corporate clients, pensions funds and private equity and venture capital investors achieve their strategic goals. In addition, Ian has a deep understanding of the technology, energy, life sciences and infrastructure industries. Ian advises issuers, investors and underwriters on a range of corporate finance and M&A transactions includin...

With more than 35 years of experience in tax and business law, Jules Turcotte is a thorough business advisor valued by the small, medium and large businesses he advises. He specializes in tax and estate planning, corporate mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations and tax litigation. Over the years, he has also developed special expertise in life insurance companies, their products and their segregated funds. Jules holds a master's degree in taxation. An excellent educator, he was a...

Rod Talaifar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Mining Law, Natural Resources Law and Securities Law. Rod, who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rod is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.