Canada Guide 2027 : Ontario
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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.
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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.
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The lawyers at Blaney McMurtry are clearly knowledgeable and provide excellent practical advice.
The team at Blaney McMurtry was exceptional. The lawyers had the experience and practical knowledge to get our matter across the finish line and work through any and all sophisticated matters that arose.
Blaney McMurtry offers expert advice, nimble and outstanding communications and attention to detail.
Blaney McMurtry's attention to detail, their deep understanding and knowledge in this area, and the genuine best interest of the client really distinguish this team.
Blaney McMurtry is our go-to law firm in mid-market financing transactions.
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Dan vigorously negotiates on our behalf to get us the best possible result and is very attentive to detail.
Dan handles every aspect with a level of care and professionalism that truly stands out. He goes above and beyond to make sure every single detail is accounted for, works through each issue calmly, and finds solutions that keep everything moving forward.
Dan handles our matters extremely well and with the utmost professionalism.
Dan is dedicated, communicative, insightful and creative.
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 experienced lawyer who knows our business and the needs of our team and who is adept at negotiating.
John's client service is outstanding, and his business experience and knowledge led us to excellent results.
Corporate/Commercial: Highly Regarded
Corporate/Commercial: Highly Regarded
Provided by Blaney McMurtry LLP
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