Best Lawyers in Ontario, Canada for Corporate Law
Robert Stewart practices business law and has a broad range of experience in the areas of private and public M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions, joint ventures and partnerships, investment fund formation, and the negotiation of major services and outsourcing arrangements. Prior to joining Miller Thomson, Robert worked in the area of international taxation law at one of the world’s leading professional services firms. Robert provides legal advice and services to all...
John Durdan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Technology Law. John, 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 John is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Zev practices in the area of real estate and corporate commercial law and is also a member of the firm’s Compensation Committee. Zev acts for owners, developers, lenders, landlords, property and asset managers and tenants of all types of multi-residential, office, retirement home and retail properties in regards to negotiating acquisitions and sales, sophisticated commercial leases and related agreements as well as the structuring of such transactions. He also acts on behalf of Tier 1 l...
Alexander Lalka has a corporate, commercial and securities law practice focusing on mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance. Alexander often provides strategic advice to private companies in various industries, located in Canada and abroad, when they are proceeding with a going-public transaction to list on any Canadian stock exchange including initial public offerings, reverse take-overs and direct listings. He routinely advises public companies on corporate governance, continuous and...
Ted Betts is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Corporate Law. Ted, who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ted is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Wayne Egan is the Co-Managing Partner at WeirFoulds LLP. He also practises in the area of securities and corporate law, focusing on advising clients involved in raising money, considering and implementing going public transactions and meeting legal obligations existing in the public markets. Wayne is experienced in advising private and public corporations on various financing and regulatory matters, including initial public offerings, private placements, mergers and acquisitions, reorganizati...
Paul Amirault practises corporate and securities law, with an emphasis on equity financings and mergers and acquisitions. He represents start-ups and established businesses, as well as underwriters and investors. Mr. Amirault works with venture capital and private equity funds. In addition to experience in prospectus offerings, private placements and friendly takeovers, he has been involved in hostile bids, proxy battles and contested shareholder meetings. He advises clients on a broad range ...
Michael Mumby is a partner with the Business Law and Financial Services Law Group at Harrison Pensa, and a co-managing partner at the firm. His practice includes incorporation, professional corporations, corporate restructurings, partnership and shareholder agreements , mergers and acquisitions , leases and other commercial contracts , as well as institutional financing . He represents individuals, small businesses and private corporations and works extensively with business owners, health pr...
Eric Reither’s practice focuses on corporate and securities law, with a particular emphasis on mergers and acquisitions and on covered bond transactions. He has acted for domestic and international clients on a wide range of acquisitions, divestitures, take-over bids, mergers, strategic alliances, joint ventures, shareholder and partnership arrangements and corporate reorganizations. Mr. Reither has also advised issuers and underwriters in connection with the establishment and registrat...
Scott is a Partner with Harrison Pensa’s Business Law Group. He helps guide clients in a broad range of industry sectors on how to accomplish their corporate and commercial objectives, including their M&A objectives. Scott’s credo is “how can I help get to ‘yes.’” Scott has taken the “legal” lead in over a hundred M&A transactions, but also has extensive experience with: Joint ventures and partnerships Reorganizations and succession plan...
Perry Dellelce is a founder and managing partner of Wildeboer Dellelce LLP, one of Canada’s leading corporate finance and transactional law firms. Perry practises in the areas of securities, corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions. Perry has been recognized in The Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory as one of Canada’s leading practitioners in the areas of Technology Transactions and Global Mining. Prior to completing his law degree at the University of Ottawa, Perry holds...
Andrew J. Wilder is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Cannabis Law and Corporate Law. Andrew J., who practices law in Toronto, Ontario, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Anthony P. McGlynn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Trusts and Estates. Anthony P., who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anthony P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
J. Scott Fletcher is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Communications Law and Corporate Law. J. Scott, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which J. Scott is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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