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Aird & Berlis LLP

Corporate/Commercial: Highly Regarded

Canada Guide 2026 : Ontario

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Aird & Berlis LLP

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Attentive and proactive corporate counsel is vital to meeting the competitive demands of carrying on business domestically and internationally. At Aird & Berlis we advise public and private corporations, family offices and other investors, financial institutions, mutual funds, investment dealers, partnerships and trusts on matters requiring both immediate action and long-term planning, including:

  • Structuring and negotiation of business transactions, including corporate acquisitions, divestitures and reorganizations
  • Corporate restructurings - establishing domestic and international franchises, licensing arrangements, distributorships and joint ventures
  • Corporate governance issues
  • Arrangements for the commercial exploitation and use of technology
  • Competition issues along with restrictive trade practices, including monopolization, restraint of trade, predatory pricing, price maintenance and discrimination and misleading marketing practices

Learn more about our Corporate & Commercial Group here: https://www.airdberlis.com/what-we-do/expertise/service/corporate-commercial

Industries (15)

  • Automobiles & Parts
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Charities / Not for Profit
  • Construction
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Mining & Metals
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Real Estate
  • Technology
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Utilities

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Corporate/Commercial: Highly Regarded - Ontario

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Aird & Berlis is a Toronto-based firm that regularly provides advice on the Canadian aspects of cross-border M&A and corporate finance deals, as well as acting on a range of domestic commercial matters. The corporate department has established a particularly solid reputation for mid-market private equity transactions. The law firm is particularly well versed in technology and energy industry transactions, and is also well experienced in providing advice in the cannabis space.
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Work Highlights

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  • Aird & Berlis represented Abraxas Power in its strategic partnership with EDF Group to co-develop a Exploits Valley Renewable Energy Corporation project in Central Newfoundland.

Strengths

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  • Aird & Berlis' legal advice is always excellent and done efficiently. The firm has a broad spectrum of highly expert lawyers.

    Corporate/Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentCanada

  • Aird & Berlis has a good bench and is responsive.

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  • There is a difference between buying a suit off the rack and having a bespoke suit tailored and what we have received from Aird & Berlis has really been bespoke and tailored.

    Corporate/Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentCanada

  • The team provides us with timely and transparent feedback.

    Corporate/Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentCanada

  • The combination of high-level engagement, client focus and technical depth sets the department apart from others in the industry.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Richard Kimel
    Richard Kimel

    Richard Kimel

    Toronto-based Richard Kimel assists both public and private companies with a range of corporate transactions.

    • Richard is a very reachable person and he provides all the expert advice. He knows certain things and warns us in advance of what to do and what not to do.

      Corporate/Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentCanada

    • Richard distinguishes himself through his deep expertise, attentiveness and steady demeanor that makes even the most complex aspects of our transaction easy to navigate.

      Corporate/Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentCanada

    • He is a very good lawyer.

      Corporate/Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentCanada
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  • Jeffrey Merk
    Jeffrey Merk

    Jeffrey Merk

    Jeffrey Merk has an impressive portfolio of experience on cross-border corporate matters, including financings and acquisitions.

    • He is an excellent lawyer.

      Corporate/Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentCanada

    • Jeffrey is a problem-solver, not a problem-finder and has a great work ethic. He is always available, always finding solutions and provides top notch service.

      Corporate/Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentCanada

    • Jeffrey is super responsive, creative and very efficient.

      Corporate/Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentCanada

    • Jeff is an outstanding lawyer. He is very experienced and knowledgeable.

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