We negotiate, structure and advise on a wide range of M&A transactions, for both public and private companies in Canada and abroad. We represent acquirers and sellers in the structuring, negotiation, documentation, and closing of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, exchanges, and joint ventures across a variety of industries. Our full service business law capabilities ensure that our clients’ needs are carefully considered from all perspectives and we provide pragmatic advice on transactional matters including:
- planning acquisition strategies;
- developing appropriate and tax efficient transaction structures;
- comprehensive legal due diligence;
- business combinations through amalgamations and plans of arrangement;
- take-over defense and shareholder activism including requisitioned shareholder meetings and proxy contests; and
- assisting target companies in preparing for and defending take-overs, including negotiating support agreements in friendly bids and implementing defense mechanisms in hostile bids.
