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Corporate/M&A

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Corporate/M&A - Canada

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Borden Ladner Gervais enjoys a sterling reputation for the strength of its corporate law practice, with clients benefiting from an expert bench of transactional specialists with a strong track record in domestic and cross-border M&A. The firm demonstrates significant expertise in the energy and natural resource sector, alongside additional skills in agribusiness, life sciences and technology matters. To support its national reach, the firm has offices in Calgary, Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto and Vancouver.

Work Highlights

  • Borden Ladner Gervais advised Asahi Kasei on the development of a CAD1.56 billion lithium-ion battery separator plant in Ontario.

Strengths

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We seek BLG's counsel specifically when we need pragmatic advice.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

BLG is incredibly organised in considering next steps and plans. At times, they were more on the ball about status and next steps than we were.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

BLG is collaborative and works tirelessly to get the deal done. They are a true partner on cross-border deals and do an outstanding job.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

The firm provides deep legal expertise and a commercial, problem-solving approach.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

The BLG team is highly knowledgeable, with access to firm-wide expertise and great communication.

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Global

Notable Practitioners

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Fred Pletcher
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Fred Pletcher
4
Band 4

Vancouver-based Fred Pletcher is noted for his experienced handling of M&A transactions and matters of corporate governance, acting particularly for clients in the mining sector.

Fred is an excellent communicator and a joy to work. He has a high degree of experience.

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Stefan Timms
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Stefan Timms
4
Band 4

Stefan Timms chairs BLG's national private equity and venture capital groups and is well known for his work on transactions involving private equity firms.

Stefan Timms is fast and efficient and provides very good information.

Stefan Timms provides exceptional and timely service, is always a step and is able to anticipate issues.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Fred Pletcher
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Fred Pletcher
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Private Equity: Buyouts
Stefan Timms
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Stefan Timms
4
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