David  S. Brown

David S. Brown

Toronto, ON recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013
WeirFoulds LLP

48 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Corporate Law

Biography

David practises in the areas of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate Finance. He has been named by Best Lawyers® as one of the best lawyers in Canada in the practice area of Corporate Law. He handles all manner of M&A , Private Equity and Debt transactions with an emphasis on:

  • private company sales and divestitures;
  • middle-market company mergers and acquisitions; and
  • the Canadian component of institutional fund purchases and divestitures.

    David has also developed an active international practice representing finance firms in New York, Chicago, Frankfurt and London.

    David has spoken extensively on the topics of Mergers and Acquisitions transactions and Private Equity investments. He also possesses an admiration for venture stage entrepreneurs and takes on a select number of venture stage engagements each year, providing structuring advice, mentoring and financing contacts to worthy emerging companies. David sits on the board and is an officer of a number of public, private and charitable endeavours.

WeirFoulds LLP

48 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Ontario, 1989

  • Make-A-Wish Foundation - Director
  • Private Capital Markets Association of Canada - Co-Founder and President
  • The Empire Club of Canada - Director
  • The Toronto Venture Group - Co-Founder, Past Chairman and Past Member of the Board
  • Toronto Angel Group (now Maple Leaf Angels) - Co-Founder and Past Executive Working Group Committee Member
  • Ontario Bar Association - Member
  • Ontario, 1989
  • Make-A-Wish Foundation - Director
  • Private Capital Markets Association of Canada - Co-Founder and President
  • The Empire Club of Canada - Director
  • The Toronto Venture Group - Co-Founder, Past Chairman and Past Member of the Board
  • Toronto Angel Group (now Maple Leaf Angels) - Co-Founder and Past Executive Working Group Committee Member
  • Ontario Bar Association - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2026 for work in:
  • Corporate Law

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