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Fasken

Corporate/Commercial: Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defence

Canada Guide 2027 : Ontario


Fasken

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From major transactions to day-to-day operations, we have the breadth of experience to help with clients’ most complex business requirements. As trusted partners and advisors, we know our clients’ businesses and our relationships are long-term.

We tailor expertise to suit your business needs, whether it involves completing a major transaction, starting a new venture, negotiating an important contract or expanding operations in a new region.

Fasken advises clients on the wide array of legal issues arising from their pursuit of strategic and commercial success, from day-to-day operations through to strategic initiatives and complex transactions that transform the business. 

Having a legal team with the right expertise and experience on your side is essential for your business. Our corporate/commercial lawyers bring legal excellence, applied in a practical and business-oriented way, to the needs of our clients. 

We advise on all aspects of a business’s operations and strategy, including starting new ventures, ensuring corporate governance compliance, conducting strategic planning, raising debt or equity financing, buying or selling all or part of a business or carrying out corporate reorganizations.

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Corporate/Commercial: Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defence - Ontario

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Fasken advises on both public and private M&A across a diverse range of sectors including transportation and infrastructure, media, manufacturing, communications, mining and financial services. The law firm's Toronto office represents large multinational businesses as well as mid-sized companies and startups, and continues to be very well known for its transactional expertise. The legal team has notable experience in corporate reorganisations, joint ventures and corporate governance matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Fasken supported Lundin Mining in its joint acquisition of Filo Mining with BHP.

Strengths

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  • Fasken is a strong team with a depth of experience supporting M&A transactions.

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  • Fasken does a great job of helping us stay out of trouble and avoid risk in highly sensitive and complex transactions.

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  • Fasken is an excellent business partner that has taken the time to get to know us and our businesses. The team invests time in becoming an extension of our internal team and present advice in digestible business terms.

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  • Fasken's combination of technical excellence, commercial instinct and responsiveness makes the team a genuine pleasure to work with.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Bradley Freelan
    Band 3Bradley Freelan

    Bradley Freelan

    Bradley Freelan is held in particularly high esteem for his expertise in corporate mining matters, including in significant mergers and acquisitions.

    • Brad is an excellent lawyer who is thoughtful in finding novel but workable structures to achieve client objectives.

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    • Bradley is smart and strategic.

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  • Band 5Gesta Abols
    Band 5Gesta Abols

    Gesta Abols

    Gesta Abols is a partner in Fasken's Toronto office, where he is particularly focused on significant M&A matters.

    • Gesta Abols is terrific.

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    • Gesta is very smart and very practical. We have a great relationship with him.

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  • Band 5Grant McGlaughlin
    Band 5Grant McGlaughlin

    Grant McGlaughlin

    Grant McGlaughlin is well regarded for his expertise in corporate transactions in a variety of sectors, including cannabis, telecommunications and energy. He assists clients with mergers, acquisitions and securities transactions.

    • Grant is very level-headed, practical and commercial. He has great judgement and reasoning.

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    • Grant McGlaughlin has a good demeanour and is easy to work with, but he is also sophisticated and commands respect.

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    • Grant is extremely responsive, creative and willing to think outside the box.

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    • Grant McGlaughlin is a terrific lawyer.

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  • Band 5Sean Stevens
    Band 5Sean Stevens

    Sean Stevens

    Sean Stevens is a corporate lawyer based in Fasken's Toronto office. He regularly assists clients with acquisitions in a variety of industry sectors, including mining and technology.
    • Sean provides excellent support on M&A transactions.

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    • Sean is extremely experienced and is a calm, reassuring presence.

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    • Sean is very versatile and is a high-quality lawyer.

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    • Sean is experienced, has good judgement and is quite a strong technical lawyer.

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