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Baker McKenzie

Corporate/Commercial: Highly Regarded

Canada Guide 2026 : Ontario

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Baker McKenzie

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Corporate/Commercial: Highly Regarded - Ontario

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie offers expertise across the corporate space, including on significant mergers and acquisitions. Clients benefit from the firm's global footprint which sees the team act on complex cross-border transactions, as well as purely domestic matters. The corporate and commercial group's experience covers the construction, healthcare and real estate sectors, alongside numerous others.

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Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie acted as lead counsel to Safran in its contemplated acquisition of Collins Aerospace's actuation and flight control activities in a cash offer based on a USD1.8 billion enterprise value.

Strengths

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  • The team provides clear understanding of each situation, strategic advice and passionately pursues the desired outcome.

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  • I am extremely impressed by the team's knowledge and experience.

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  • The team is diligent and thorough in their work product. You can always count on Baker McKenzie to get the job done effectively and efficiently.

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  • Baker McKenzie can handle any matter for the Canadian region, from small issues to complex M&A.

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  • The team is always creative, drawing on precedent transactional knowledge to help move things forward. They know our needs and business goals as if they were their own.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Nancy Hamzo
    Nancy Hamzo

    Nancy Hamzo

    Toronto-based Nancy Hamzo is an experienced member of Baker McKenzie's North American transactions group and is recognised for her strong expertise in advising clients on high-value acquisitions and investment matters.

    • Nancy is an excellent lawyer, particularly on client service.

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    • She is one of the best partners I've worked with on an M&A deal.

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    • She is enjoyable to work with and a strong leader of the process.

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    • Nancy is the leader for Canadian corporate matters. There is no other attorney I would turn to to handle sophisticated issues, problems or challenging risks in the Canadian market.

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    • I love working with Nancy.

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