Canada Guide 2026 : Nationwide - Canada
Ranked Individual
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Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg advises early-stage companies and investors on financings, strategic partnerships, equity investments, acquisitions and exits. With practitioners based in Toronto and Montréal, the team boasts notable expertise in venture capital transactions for technology clients.
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Davies acted for Hydrostor Inc., a leading developer and operator of long duration energy storage systems, in securing a USD150 million convertible note financing commitment from Canada Growth Fund Inc.
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When specialist input is needed, they tap the right people and seamlessly integrate their advice into the bigger picture.
Davies has provided incredible value and flexibility to support us in this current stage. They have met and exceeded expectations.
At each step, we felt that they truly understood our needs and acted as a partner in adding value rather than just a service to call on.
We appreciate their expertise and contacts globally. They work cross-discipline across the startup lifecycle.
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Toronto-based Zain Rizvi of Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg has a broad practice that involves assisting investors and startup organisations with financings, acquisitions and investments.
When he provides advice he's really effective in presenting all of the options, the considerations and associated risks. He's unafraid to push back on us when needed as well.
Zain is great to work with and provides good commercial advice and proposes solutions for complex matters.
He has consistently proven to be a value-added partner, integrating expert legal counsel with broader strategic thinking.
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