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Private Equity: Buyouts - Canada

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Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Bennett Jones has a commendable Vancouver team that demonstrates strong transactional capabilities and is active on both domestic and cross-border mandates. The firm is frequently sought after to advise on investment funds, private equity and venture capital transactions. It also maintains a strong focus on public company work, including M&A, as well as securities law matters. Its sector expertise covers healthcare, education, mining and technology.

Work Highlights

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  • Bennett Jones advised RCM Capital Management on the LBO of majority partner HIG Capital out of PI Financial, and the subsequent merger of equals between PI Financial and Echelon Wealth Partners.

Strengths

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They provide sage and actionable counsel based on decades of wide-ranging experience, and then help us effectively execute.

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The partners are highly commercial, and the associates are well trained to understand the importance of helping the client achieve success.

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They're very knowledgeable, informative and very astute.

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They provided a practical, business-focused approach. The team has a deep knowledge of corporate matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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Patrick Maguire
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Patrick Maguire
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Eminent Practitioners

Patrick Maguire is held in high regard for his deep expertise in joint ventures and high-profile M&A transactions, often within the energy sector. He currently serves as the firm's vice-chair and Calgary managing partner.

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James McClary
3
Band 3

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 an incredibly thoughtful leader of the team we work with at Bennett Jones. He always provides excellent advice, works very hard on our transactions and is responsive to our requests.

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John Mercury
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John Mercury
3
Band 3

John Mercury is highly regarded for his experienced advice relating to buyout transactions with cross-border ties. Based in Calgary, he is executive chair of Bennett Jones, having assumed this role in January 2024.

John is one of the best PE lawyers in Canada. He is smart, thoughtful, deal-oriented and highly service-oriented. He is best-in-class at solving problems and is an excellent negotiator.

John Mercury is extraordinarily bright. He really knows corporate structures and M&A.

John is very user-friendly and very intelligent. He knows everyone in the industry and has a wonderful feel for what is appropriate in the market.

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Curtis A Cusinato
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Curtis A Cusinato
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Band 4

Toronto-based Curtis Cusinato has deep experience assisting clients in the technology, energy and private equity spaces with mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts and financing transactions. He currently co-heads the Mergers & Acquisitions Practice at Bennett Jones LLP.

Curtis is a valued partner for us in Canada and a 'first call' adviser.

His key strengths are that he is very commercial and pragmatic in how he approaches problems. Curtis is always at least two steps ahead of everyone else on the deal.

Curtis's leadership, expertise and dedication have had a profound impact on our firm, contributing significantly to our growth and success.

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Jonathan McCullough
4
Band 4

Jonathan McCullough commands an excellent reputation in the market, which is derived from his handling of both M&A transactions and securities work. Based in Vancouver, he displays additional strength in the investment fund space.

We continue to work with Bennett Jones because of how much we love Jon McCullough. Jon is incredible at what he does and his level of integrity is second to none.

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Christian Gauthier
5
Band 5
Christian Gauthier is a highly experienced corporate lawyer with capabilities in both domestic and international M&A transactions. He co-heads the M&A practice at Bennett Jones, splitting his time between Vancouver and Toronto.

We feel like Christian is a true partner to us and is fully invested at all times in our success.

Christian is a first-rate lawyer who is extremely responsive, knowledgeable, business-minded, practical and solution-oriented.

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Patrick Maguire
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Patrick Maguire
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Eminent Practitioners
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Curtis A Cusinato
4
Curtis A Cusinato
4
Band 4
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4
Jonathan McCullough
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Band 4
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Christian Gauthier
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Band 5
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James McClary
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Band 3
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John Mercury
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John Mercury
3
Band 3
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Curtis A Cusinato
4
Curtis A Cusinato
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Band 4
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