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Fasken

Private Equity: Buyouts

Canada Guide 2026 : Nationwide - Canada

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Fasken is one of Canada’s largest business law firms with deep expertise in advising on private equity transactions.

Our private equity group is comprised of over 200 lawyers with a range of expertise through every stage of the investment cycle, from fund formation, leveraged buyouts and take-private transactions, co-investments, portfolio add-ons, tuck-ins, and other M&A through to liquidity exits via strategic sale, auction processes or IPO.

We act for Canadian and international private equity funds, pension funds and other institutional investors, as well as a broad range of portfolio companies and founder-owned and operated businesses in a variety of industries.

Our private equity team is recognized for providing excellent service to our sophisticated client base, for being business-oriented and for offering creative solutions. We provide integrated advice across the country and work closely with our leading practice groups.

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Private Equity: Buyouts - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Fasken is a national law firm that is adept at handling a wide array of private equity mandates. The team's buyouts expertise is complemented by an assured grasp of corporate restructuring and regulatory matters. It is particularly noted as a leading force for private equity in Québec, with highly experienced teams in both Montréal and Québec City.

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Work Highlights

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  • Fasken acted for CDPQ with regards to entering into a definitive agreement for the CAD10 billion acquisition and privatisation of Innergex Renewable Energy.

Strengths

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  • The team at Fasken offers knowledge of the sector, a focus on building relationships and quality work.

    Private Equity: Buyouts respondentCanada

  • Fasken is a great partner and its expertise in legal matters, coupled with a client-friendly approach, makes them a standout.

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  • The Fasken team provides subject matter experts who understand their customers and their desired outcomes.

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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 Boislard has loads of experience and brings great solutions.

      Private Equity: Buyouts respondentCanada

    • Michel is a great lawyer.

      Private Equity: Buyouts respondentCanada

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

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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.

      Private Equity: Buyouts respondentCanada

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

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