Best Lawyers in Canada for Mergers and Acquisitions Law

John’s corporate commercial practice has covered substantial transactions and projects. He now focuses primarily on ongoing advisory work to business clients ranging from large corporations to family businesses to fiduciaries. A significant portion of John's current work relates to advising on business succession strategies for larger organizations. John has had significant experience in directing major litigation for clients. John has advised clients operating in a range of industries,...

Kadiatou Sow has been a member of the firm’s Corporate/Commercial group since 2014. She focuses on commercial transactions in relation to mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations of private companies, venture capital, equity financing and joint ventures. She advises start-ups and multinationals regarding projects in Canada and abroad. Kadiatou has knowledge in various industries, including natural resources, fund management and new technologies.

For every obstacle and problem there are alternative courses of action. This is a key principle of Aaron’s practice. Clients rely on him to achieve successful outcomes and minimize risk despite challenges. Responsiveness, strategy, creativity and practicality form his approach in resolving issues, addressing risk and achieving successful results for clients. Aaron works with entrepreneurs, family businesses, medium-sized companies as well as larger national and international companies. ...

Rob is a business lawyer who provides clients with practical and strategic legal advice. His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and securities law and general corporate law. Having advised on a variety of both public and private mergers and acquisitions, Rob has a solid foundation of knowledge in this area, including significant cross-border experience. The mergers and acquisitions Rob has worked on include asset acquisitions, share-based transactions and royalty ...

Douglas Buchanan, QC, is the Global Head, Infrastructure and Resources at Norton Rose Fulbright. His practice focuses on project development, project finance and M&A with an emphasis on infrastructure, public-private partnerships (PPP), natural resources and power generation. Prior to joining Norton Rose Fulbright, Mr. Buchanan was the co-head of the global infrastructure and project finance group at an international law firm based in New York City. Prior to that, he had built a leading i...

Nancy Hopkins KC is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law, Corporate Governance Practice, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Tax Law. Nancy, who practices law in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nancy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice a...

James is a partner in the McKercher LLP Saskatoon office where he focuses on corporate governance and commercial real estate and financing, natural resources law and land development law. James practices in the areas of corporate, commercial and transactional law with a focus on matters relating to corporate governance, commercial real estate and financings, natural resources law and securities law. His clients span many industries including but not limited to natural resources and mining, ma...

Thomas Wachowski is a partner at Koffman Kalef LLP, based in Vancouver, British Columbia. He advises clients as a member of the firm's Securities/Corporate Finance/Mergers & Acquisitions team. With over 20 years of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Thomas has worked on cases with a total value exceeding $15 billion. His clientele includes wealth managers, securities registrants, private and public companies, investment funds, and private equity groups. Thomas offers advice in ar...

Combining her experience as both a lawyer and a trademark agent, Marie Carole Tétreault practises in mergers and acquisitions, financing and intellectual property law. She focuses on corporate and commercial law as well as corporate governance. Marie Carole is experienced in corporate purchase and sale transactions and private and mortgage financings. Marie Carole is a preferred legal advisor to investors during mortgage financings. As such, she examines title and conducts title search...

Business Law Advising business clients on operational and strategic issues Corporate structuring and re-organizations Corporate governance Business succession planning Partnerships, limited partnerships, joint ventures Commercial transactions Real Estate Development Acquisition, development, financing and sales of commercial real estate and residential properties Condominium law and development Syndications

Lucy Schilling practices in the Capital Markets & Securities group with particular focus on securities, corporate finance and corporate/commercial law. She works closely with clients to close their transactions in a timely, organized and cost-effective manner. Her practical and solution-oriented approach to solving problems allows her to contribute collaboratively and creatively on any given project. Lucy advises on general corporate and commercial matters, securities and stock exchange r...

Mark Yemen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Municipal Law and Public Procurement Law. Mark, who practices law in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bernard Blouin practises business law. He was the Managing Partner of the Montréal office from 2015 to 2016 and Miller Thomson's Practice Group Chair, Business Law, from 2017 to 2019. Bernard Blouin is a member of Miller Thomson’s ESG Carbon Financing Group launched in January 2023. With more than 25 years of experience in corporate finance, venture capital, and commercial law, Bernard’s practice focuses on public sector debt financing, securities, venture capital financing...

Peter Villani leads complex transactions with major players in the retail, ecommerce, fibre optics testing, and telecommunications sectors. With dealings in the US, South Africa, South America, Europe and Asia, Peter possesses exceptional international insight and perspective. Peter is active in the community, having been president of the Jewish Vocational Service and JVS Jewish Workshop Inc., and acting as current legal counsel to the Canadian Italian Business & Professionals Association...

Louis-Philippe Borduas’ corporate and business law practice focuses specifically on mergers and acquisitions, cross-border transactions, and corporate and venture capital financing. Louis-Philippe acts as senior legal counsel for Miller Thomson, advising clients on all aspects of business transactions, from mergers and acquisitions to financing. Louis-Philippe is frequently called upon to advise both buyers and sellers. Over his career, Louis-Philippe has been involved in a variety of d...

Rick Breen is a highly-experienced lawyer assisting his clients with practical advice on structuring their corporate and personal matters. He has worked with owner managers to establish, grow and ultimately transition businesses for over 20 years. Additionally, Rick’s experience with personal planning allows him to ensure the personal affairs of his clients are in order. Rick provides pragmatic advice and counsel in acting for owner managers and their families to address risk and planni...