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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Corporate/Commercial: Highly Regarded

Canada Guide 2026 : Ontario


Blaney McMurtry LLP

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Provided by Blaney McMurtry LLP

Blaney McMurtry's corporate practice is known for its sophistication, broad service offering and excellent client service; our lawyers strive to deliver excellent legal services, efficiently and with a view to our clients’ particular needs in the circumstances. We take the time to know and understand our clients and their business.

We are known for acting for large institutional, mid-market and entrepreneurial clients, and our expertise in financial services, pharmaceutical law and emerging areas such as solar/renewable energy field and the technologies sector.

Our lawyers have expertise in providing advice for corporations, professionals and individuals regarding a broad range of services including start-ups, private equity, mergers and acquisitions; joint ventures; governance; securities law; retail, commercial and industrial lease negotiations; franchising; technology licensing and distribution; patents, trademarks, and other intellectual property matters; institutional financings of all types, including cross-border and multi-currency loans; real and personal property financing; equipment financing; estate planning and administration for individuals and trust companies; tax planning and structuring; obtaining federal and provincial regulatory approval for foreign businesses to operate in Canada; direct or indirect investment by foreign businesses in Canada; and pursuing foreign business opportunities for Canadian business.

Clients (3)

  • Ontario Financing Authority
  • The Toronto Dominion Bank
  • North American Fur Auctions

Industries (13)

  • Banking
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Healthcare
  • Insurance
  • Mining & Metals
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Private Clients/Individuals
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Technology
  • Solar

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Corporate/Commercial: Highly Regarded - Ontario

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Blaney McMurtry is a popular law firm among Toronto clients for transactions in the mid-market. The firm's corporate and commercial group handles a range of acquisition and financing matters, with a strong emphasis on the alternative energy and emerging technology industries. The law firm also offers expertise in the real estate, banking and pharmaceutical sectors. The practice is often involved in cross-border matters and is the sole Ontario member of law firm network TAGLaw.

Work Highlights

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  • Blaney McMurtry acted as counsel to North American Fur Auctions in connection with its restructuring via a Companies Creditors Arrangement Act filing, including with sales of its portfolio of loans to European and North American ranchers.

Strengths

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  • The team is always on top of things and very thorough.

    Corporate/Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentCanada
  • Blaney McMurtry is very responsive and offers commercially-oriented advice.

    Corporate/Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentCanada
  • The individual lawyers are solid and the depth of the experitse in the firm overall has been exceptional in meeting the needs of our specific matters.

    Corporate/Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentCanada
  • Blaney McMurtry's strength lies in its ability to offer big-firm expertise with a mid-sized firm's accessibility and personalised service.

    Corporate/Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentCanada
  • Blaneys has a very strong understanding of the business issues at play and provides practical advice to assist us in commercial transactions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Dan Giantsopoulos
    Band 2Dan Giantsopoulos

    Dan Giantsopoulos

    Toronto-based Dan Giantsopoulos represents clients in the purchase and sale of assets, as well as private placements.
    • Dan is a wonderful lawyer to work with. He is very responsive to all of our enquiries and provides strong, practical and commercial advice.

      Corporate/Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentCanada
    • He is always ready to give great advice and truly works for his clients and their best interests.

      Corporate/Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentCanada
    • He is always there when you need him.

      Corporate/Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentCanada
    • Dan is an excellent lawyer technically and an excellent business adviser overall.

      Corporate/Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentCanada
    • He clearly understands the issues presented and never wastes time dealing with them.

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  • Band 2John Papadakis
    Band 2John Papadakis

    John Papadakis

    Toronto-based John Papadakis is an experienced member of the corporate/commercial practice at Blaney McMurtry. He frequently acts for banking institutions on loan and credit agreements.

    • John is an absolute delight to work with. He is very responsive to all our questions and provides excellent advice, both from a legal as well as a commercial standpoint.

      Corporate/Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentCanada
    • John has a long history representing us and we are very pleased with his level of service.

      Corporate/Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentCanada
    • John is exceptional on all fronts.

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Ranked Individuals at Blaney McMurtry LLP (2)

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