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Fasken

Corporate/M&A

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Successful deals require the right mix of vision, strategic planning and experience.

Because no two M&A deals are alike, we structure transactions to meet clients’ unique objectives. Identifying potential issues and regulatory requirements at an early stage allows us to propose solutions to meet these objectives. This - along with the collective insight from hundreds of deals across our firm – is what creates value for our clients.

Our clients range from start-ups to industry leaders and include private equity funds, strategic buyers, boards of directors and independent committees, professional service firms, family businesses and their shareholders, as well as public companies listed on stock exchanges throughout the world.

Our expertise includes advising shareholders, boards, special committees and management in public and private financings, acquisitions and divestitures, proxy contests, take-over defence planning, capital reorganizations and management buy-outs.

We have expertise in a variety of industries, including mining, energy, transportation, agribusiness, financial institutions, investment funds, telecommunications and technology.

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Corporate/M&A - Canada

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Fasken is a national law firm that demonstrates solid expertise in M&A, with a strong mining practice across its offices in Canada and globally. The corporate/commercial team also advises on transactions outside the resources space, including insurance, tech, healthcare and pharma. The team handles both public and private deals, including private equity investments, capital reorganisations, share arrangement agreements and privatisation deals. The group also offers experience of proxy contests and contested M&A and is recognised for its involvement in significant cross-border transactions in the energy and mining sectors.
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Work Highlights

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  • Fasken advised the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec on its definitive agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Innergex, a transaction with a total value of CAD3.3 billion.

Strengths

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  • The team at Fasken is highly responsive to client needs, practical and commercial and is very effective at resolving problems.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • The team's expertise in legal matters, coupled with a client-friendly approach, makes them a standout.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • The Fasken team combines technical expertise and practical negotiating experience to achieve favourable outcomes through a balanced approach to risk mitigation based on business circumstances.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • The Fasken team is technically strong, client-centric and approaches business relationships and problems through a sound commercial lens.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • Whether it's a niche issue or a large, multifaceted case, Fasken has the right people in place to address it effectively. The attorneys consistently deliver results efficiently and strategically.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Michel Boislard
    Michel Boislard

    Michel Boislard

    Montréal-based Michel Boislard's work has a strong emphasis on buyouts in the technology sector. He is a highly experienced figure who is widely regarded as a leading private equity lawyer in Québec.

    • Michel is a great lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Michel Boislard has loads of experience and brings great solutions.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Michel has great M&A expertise, business acumen and client service.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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  • Marie-Josée Neveu
    Marie-Josée Neveu

    Marie-Josée Neveu

    Montréal-based Marie-Josée Neveu is commended for her experienced counsel in the corporate space and demonstrates strong capabilities across private and public M&A and governance matters.

    • Marie-Josée is really good.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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  • Caitlin Rose
    Caitlin Rose

    Caitlin Rose

    Caitlin Rose is a Montréal-based lawyer who co-heads the private equity team at Fasken. She regularly assists clients with investment management and buyout matters.

    • I am impressed by Caitlin.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Caitlin Rose is a really good technical lawyer who really understands the Canadian market and has good commercial knowledge.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
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