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Private Equity: Buyouts - Nationwide - Canada

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What the Team is Known For

Bennett Jones is consistently viewed as a leading law firm in the Canadian private equity market, with deep expertise relating to transactions in the energy and natural resources sector. It is well versed in the representation of Canadian and US asset managers, along with funds and portfolio companies. The firm's buyouts strength is bolstered by complementary financial services and regulatory expertise.

Work Highlights

  • Bennett Jones acted as Canadian counsel to KKR in relation to its CAD1.19 billion acquisition of a minority interest in the Labrador-Island Link.

Strengths

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Bennett Jones has strong local knowledge and a commercial approach to addressing issues and collaborating with other counsel.

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Bennett Jones has a highly sophisticated practice, a deep team and the ability to handle significant complexity.

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The team at Bennett Jones is a pleasure to work with. They are thoughtful, commercial and work extremely well with other counsel on complicated cross-border transactions.

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Notable Practitioners

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James McClary
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James McClary
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Calgary-based James McClary is a well-regarded lawyer with a wealth of experience advising on leveraged buyouts. He is additionally noted for his past experience working at the New York and London offices of a US law firm.

James is a very commercial lawyer who understands what is important to us, which allows him to be efficient.

James McClary is a sophisticated player with both Canadian and US commercial experience.

James McClary is very professional, hardworking and talented.

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John Mercury
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John Mercury
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John Mercury is highly regarded for his experienced advice relating to buyout transactions with cross-border ties. He is based in Calgary and serves as executive chair of Bennett Jones.

John is a wonderful partner to us.

John Mercury is widely respected for his immense legal and deal expertise, is a multi-dimensional deal practitioner and has deep experience running transactions.

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Curtis A Cusinato
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Curtis A Cusinato
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Toronto-based Curtis Cusinato is a highly capable lawyer who is well versed in acting for asset managers and investors on acquisitions occurring in sectors such as manufacturing and mining.

Curtis is commercial, he sees the big picture and provides strong legal guidance.

Curtis Cusinato gives a balanced approach, has deep subject matter expertise and is quick to respond. He's excellent to work with.

Curtis is a mover and a shaker and a really smart, commercial lawyer.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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James McClary
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James McClary
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John Mercury
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John Mercury
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Curtis A Cusinato
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Curtis A Cusinato
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