Best Lawyers in Canada for Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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Jean-François is a partner in the Business Law Group in our Montreal office. He works in the technology, media and telecommunications industries, as well as in life sciences and health. He is particularly experienced in mergers and acquisitions, start-up companies, venture capital and business services. Jean-François advises many companies – start-ups and well-established alike – in their various stages of growth, from inception to sale. He has a clear understanding ...
André Champagne is a partner and a member of Lavery’s Business law group. He has extensive professional experience in commercial and business law and has represented clients before all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada. In 2006, Mr. Champagne was elected Fellow of the International Society of Barristers. Membership is by invitation only after a thorough screening process that considers the lawyer’s ability, experience, accomplishments, and ethical stand...
Me Kurt Doyle est un avocat et conseiller d’affaires reconnu pour son expertise en fusions et acquisitions, la préparation et la négociation d’ententes commerciales complexes. Il possède de l’expérience dans des secteurs variés tels que l’industrie pétrolière, l’agroalimentaire, l’assurance, les technologies de l’information, le commerce de détail et les arts et spectacles. Il est d’ailleur...
Jeff has over 25 years of experience advising clients in the areas of securities law, mergers & acquisitions, and mining law. This includes over 10 years of experience as in-house counsel, which gives him a unique combination of legal experience and business insight to leverage in finding effective solutions for his clients' needs. Jeff has broad securities and corporate law experience with particular strength in guiding public and privately held companies and individuals through critical...
Benjamin Gross is a partner in the Corporate/Commercial group in our Montréal office. In this role, he advises a wide range of clients on commercial, real estate and financing transactions, including the drafting of complex documents related to PPP contracts or international and cross-border transactions. With over 25 years of experience, Benjamin’s practice focuses on financing, real estate, and mergers and acquisitions, often involving bankruptcy and insolvency, aviation and th...
In British Columbia, 98% of businesses are small businesses. These companies employ over 1 million people across our Province and are an integral part of our urban and rural economic development. With a keen interest in BC’s dynamic business landscape and an entrepreneurial mindset, Teio is deeply committed to helping his private company clients achieve their greatest commercial ambitions. Teio believes that a collaborative approach is the key to success. By taking the time to understan...
Morris Jacobson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Morris practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Morris Jacobson since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Morris Jacobson is held by other lawyers.
Jay Lefton practices corporate and securities law. Jay advises clients on public and private mergers & acquisitions transactions, private equity matters and public and private financings, as well as assisting with strategic alliances, technology transfer and licensing. He works predominantly in the technology and life sciences sector. Assisting acquirers and target companies and their boards of directors, Jay advises on negotiated transactions and unsolicited takeover bids, most of which ...
Caitlin is a partner and co-leads Fasken’s national Private Equity Group. Her practice focuses on private equity investments (LBOs and minority positions), large cross-border M&A, IPOs and privatizations. Caitlin works closely with a variety of private equity funds and their portfolio companies in M&A, governance matters and day to day servicing. She also regularly acts on behalf of public companies and underwriters in going public transactions, equity offerings and general secu...
Janet Grove is the Canadian head of our life sciences and healthcare sector. Building on her experience and knowledge from years spent in corporate development and legal roles within industry, Janet helps clients in the technology and health sciences sectors – IT, health sciences, telecommunications and clean-tech. She is sought out for her expertise and business approach to structuring and negotiating both merger and acquisition transactions and complex commercial relationships to deve...
Edward B. “Ted” Claxton is a business lawyer based in Montréal, Quebec with Aust Legal Inc. His practice focuses on complex corporate and transactional matters, including Derivatives Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law , and Securities Law. He regularly advises companies, investors, and funds on cross-border transactions, joint ventures, venture capital investments, securities matters, and structured financial products. Mr. Claxton previously practiced for more than three dec...
Morris Szwimer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Morris practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Morris Szwimer since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Morris Szwimer is held by other lawyers.
Mastering the business issues of the business leaders he advises, Pierre T. Allard has established himself over the years as one of the best tax lawyers of his generation and a national reference in his field. The unanimous recognition from his peers and our clients speaks for itself. As a member of BCF’s Executive Committee, he is the one to turn to for major transactions, including the sale or acquisition of a business, the incentive and retention of key employees or the transfer of a...
V. Sean Gomes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities Law. V. Sean practices law in Kitchener, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized V. Sean Gomes since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which V. Sean Gomes is held by other lawyers.
Allan’s practice includes corporate / commercial law, mergers and acquisitions. He acts as legal counsel for a number of corporations, and businesses. Allan is active in the community and serves as the Director on numerous charitable foundations. He is a past Governor of the Edmonton Petroleum Club and is the former chair of the Senior Advisory Committee for the Annual Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of Canada Celebrity Golf Tournament.
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