Department profile
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Corporate/M&A

Canada Guide 2027 : Nationwide - Canada


Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

About

Provided by Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Blakes has a team of more than 100 M&A lawyers across Canada as well as representation in  major international markets. We have the ability to execute major Canadian M&A transactions around the world.

Major domestic and international companies, financial institutions, private equity funds and leading international law firms regularly retain us to provide strategic counsel in M&A transactions. Advising on deals ranging from privately negotiated share or asset transactions to the largest public company mergers and acquisitions, we offer guidance regarding structuring considerations, regulatory issues, stock exchange requirements, related-party rules, fiduciary obligations and take-over defences.

Working closely with our Competition & Antitrust group, Canada’s top-ranked competition law practice, we possess unparalleled insights and experience in representing clients before the Canadian Competition Bureau in domestic and cross-border mergers and advising on Canada’s foreign investment regime.

Our expertise in securities regulatory matters, tax structuring, benefits, litigation, real estate, environmental, intellectual property and information technology law, together with industry knowledge gained in serving a diverse client base, ensures that we are able to provide highly effective and specialized advice to clients.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Corporate/M&A - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Blake, Cassels & Graydon has a leading national corporate practice with a strong track record in major public and private M&A transactions. The firm regularly advises on domestic and inbound cross-border deals, as well as public and private equity and debt offerings. Its expertise spans high-end and mid-market work across sectors including technology, financial services, oil and gas, telecoms and media, agriculture and hospitality. The team serves clients from offices across Canada’s key financial centres, with additional support from New York and London.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Blake, Cassels & Graydon advised the special committee of the board of directors of Veren in connection with the company's CAD15 billion combination with Whitecap Resources.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The level of sophistication Blakes bring to transactions is unparalleled. The team is heads and tails above.

    Corporate/M&A respondentCanada
  • The team at Blakes has a strategic mindset and top-notch negotiating skills, and is always solutions-oriented.

    Corporate/M&A respondentCanada
  • The Blakes' team is invariably skilled, efficient and helpful.

    Corporate/M&A respondentCanada
  • What stood out was Blakes' innovation and creativity. The team's collaborative approach was strong, and the client management was excellent.

    Corporate/M&A respondentCanada

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP has rankings in the following guides

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership