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Business leaders running transformational deals – or smaller strategic ones – want a winning path to the finish line. When faced with hostile situations, they expect no less. Our focus is always on getting the deal done as we tackle issues and create strategies that simply work.

Public or private, buy or sell, we excel at the most business-critical transactions with a precise combination of creativity and practicality – meaning that our clients get the best possible business terms on the tightest closing schedules. Whether large, small or multijurisdictional, complex transactions require a firm grasp of a wide range of sophisticated issues. All demand the same level of rigour and depth of experience. Which is why we take a lean, cross-practice team approach, helping you achieve the best results, whether you’re a publicly traded company, a private equity firm or an ambitious entrepreneur.

We use our deal fluency and track record for trailblazing to get the deal done. Clients such as Burger King, in its groundbreaking US$12.5-billion acquisition of Tim Hortons, Fortis, in its US$11.3-billion transformative acquisition of ITC, and Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., in its US$4.4-billion acquisition of CST Brands Inc., rely on us to achieve their strategic goals.

Chambers Review

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Private Equity: Buyouts - Canada

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg's Toronto-based corporate team is offers sophisticated strategic advice on high-level public and private M&A, as well as other matters including corporate governance and shareholder activism. The law firm's corporate department maintains a strong focus on inbound transactions and offers significant experience in relation to unsolicited takeovers, as well as advising on various debt and equity financing matters. The team has a strong track record of advising on transformative cross-border deals; its wide industry experience encompasses mining and energy, technology, financial services and healthcare. The firm's clients range from bidders and investors to target boards.

Work Highlights

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  • The team at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg acted for Red 5 in its merger with Silver Lake Resources, in a transaction valued at AUD2.2 billion.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Patricia L Olasker
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Patricia L Olasker
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Band 1
Patricia Olasker is a deeply experienced lawyer whose expertise in high-value M&A transactions, proxy contests and corporate governance is widely applauded. Based in Toronto, she is well versed in handling transactions in the energy and mining spaces, among others.

Patricia gives you the feeling she can get you through anything. I've found her to be incredibly thorough and practical.

Vincent A. Mercier
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Vincent A. Mercier
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Band 1
Toronto-based Vincent Mercier wins praise for his deep expertise advising high-end clients on M&A and corporate governance matters. He is a regular feature on the firm's most important deals.

Vincent is an extremely capable lawyer, who is among the most adept at advising on complex and challenging M&A transactions.

Vincent Mercier gives very thoughtful and strategic advice. An excellent lawyer.

The breadth of Vincent's experience and depth of his knowledge makes him an invaluable asset in complex M&A transactions. He is constantly focused on making sure that the client is fully satisfied.

Franziska Ruf
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Franziska Ruf
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Band 2

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 Ruf is very knowledgeable.

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

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

Patrick Barry
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Patrick Barry
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Band 3

Toronto-based Patrick Barry has notable experience assisting clients with public M&A transactions in addition to private equity buyouts and fund formation.

His experience in our area of private equity is critical to our success. He is always a great sounding board as we think through opportunities and strategies.

Pat is simply fantastic to work with.

He has a ton of experience and is the embodiment of wisdom, integrity and highly effective counsel, which is essential for a successful business outcome.

Cameron M Rusaw
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Cameron M Rusaw
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Band 4

Cameron Rusaw is a highly respected lawyer in the Toronto market who is frequently to be seen advising asset managers and their portfolio companies on a variety of significant Canadian acquisitions.

Ranked Lawyers at
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

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Canada

Corporate/M&A

Patricia L Olasker
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Patricia L Olasker
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Band 1
Vincent A. Mercier
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Vincent A. Mercier
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Band 1
Franziska Ruf
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Franziska Ruf
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Band 2
Private Equity: Buyouts

Patrick Barry
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Patrick Barry
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Band 3
Cameron M Rusaw
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Cameron M Rusaw
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Band 4

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