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What the Team is Known For

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg represents a premium clientele comprising local pension funds, investors, financial institutions and major multinational companies in high-end domestic and cross-border transactions. The team wins particular recognition for its representation of both entrepreneurial businesses and sophisticated companies based in Montréal in connection with international expansions. The law firm's recent deal sheet also includes a number of notable inbound deals. It is equally well placed to advise on M&A, private equity and capital markets transactions, as well as corporate governance. The lawyers' expertise cuts across sectors including pharmaceutical, manufacturing, tech and retail.

Work Highlights

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  • Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg acted for BELLUS Health on its USD2 billion sale to GSK.

Strengths

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The team efficiently distilled complex matters for discussion with its clients while also ensuring that every detail was thoughtfully addressed.

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DWPV is very strong at supporting our business and finding workable solutions for complex business issues.

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We appreciate their efficiency, practicality and knowledge base, and their holistic approach.

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Notable Practitioners

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Franziska Ruf
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Franziska Ruf
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Montréal-based Franziska Ruf is recognised for her work on high-end M&A as well as for offering further capabilities in advising on joint ventures and capital markets transactions.

Franziska is very experienced, commercial and responsive. She is very good at handling negotiations and has a calming presence.

Franziska is always fantastic to work with. She is responsive and constructive.

Franziska Ruf is very knowledgeable.

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Hillel Rosen
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Hillel Rosen
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Band 3
Montréal-based Hillel Rosen advises clients on M&A and broader transactional matters and is particularly active in the life sciences sector.

Hillel Rosen is extremely aware and knowledgeable about our business. He is always thinking ahead and planning for any needs and concerns that may come forward.

Hillel's level of knowledge and thoughtfulness is impressive. He effectively integrates himself into our team and thinks like an insider. He is a wonderful business partner.

Hillel is an excellent lawyer. I have no reservations about recommending him.

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Justin D. Vineberg
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Justin D. Vineberg
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Band 3

Justin Vineberg's practice sees him advise clients within the retail and tech sectors on M&A, equity financing, and broader corporate work.

Working with Justin was a great experience; there was value added.

Justin's ability to quickly identify potential issues and efficiently navigate complex legal matters is truly remarkable.

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Sébastien Roy
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Sébastien Roy
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Band 4

Sébastien Roy is a Montréal-based corporate lawyer who frequently advises on both national and cross-border transactions. He has an active practice representing corporations and investment funds in large M&A transactions.

Sébastien Roy is very good for complex transactions and securities-related issues. He is very hands-on and follows up well.

Sébastien is a brilliant lawyer with extensive expertise that he puts to use for his clients. He is always available and enthusiastic about new transactions we collaborate on.

He is a spectacular lawyer; he is incredibly well-versed and a strategic thinker.

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Brian Kujavsky
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Brian Kujavsky
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Band 5

Brian Kujavsky has extensive expertise handling M&A transactions. He also acts on debt and equity financing as well as business investments.

Brian Kujavsky is our most trusted advisor.

Brian Kujavsky has high integrity and excellent judgement. He has strong commercial awareness, is analytical and thorough, and does not overcomplicate matters but provides creative solutions.

Brian Kujavsky has a great ability to pull together the rest of the Davies team around our needs and effectively serve as an outsourced general counsel and senior advisor to our firm.

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Elliot Greenstone
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Elliot Greenstone
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Band 5

Elliot Greenstone advises clients from a plethora of sectors in relation to corporate and M&A mandates. He is adept at advising companies on growth strategies, joint ventures and licensing agreements.

Elliot has strong knowledge of the corporate/commercial transaction market and trends. He is pragmatic, solution-oriented and understands our needs.

Elliot Greenstone is proactive with his advice, quick to reach out and provides direct advice and feedback.

I turn to Elliot for common sense business advice. He understands my risk profile and our business.

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Richard Cherney
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Richard Cherney
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Band 5

Montréal-based Richard Cherney is an experienced corporate lawyer who handles a range of transactions, including M&A, securities, and private equity matters.

Richard Cherney is excellent at managing conflicts.

Richard has been a great support to us on several fronts.

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Shayna Goldman
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Shayna Goldman
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Up and Coming

Shayna Goldman is a partner in the firm's Montreal office. She boasts expertise in mergers and acquisitions, corporate law and private equity matters.

Shayna has an incredible energy and work ethic. She is highly dedicated to client service and thorough and careful in transactional matters.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Franziska Ruf
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Franziska Ruf
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Hillel Rosen
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Hillel Rosen
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Band 3
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Justin D. Vineberg
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Justin D. Vineberg
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Sébastien Roy
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Sébastien Roy
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Brian Kujavsky
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Brian Kujavsky
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Elliot Greenstone
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Elliot Greenstone
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Richard Cherney
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Richard Cherney
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Shayna Goldman
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Shayna Goldman
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Up and Coming
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