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Fasken

Private Equity: Buyouts

Canada Guide 2027 : 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 represented CDPQ in connection with the take‑private of Innergex Renewable Energy for CAD10 billion.

Strengths

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  • Fasken is a very good firm across the board and they have an understanding of our business.

    Private Equity: Buyouts respondentCanada
  • Fasken is a good team with good coordination.
    Private Equity: Buyouts respondentCanada

  • The team at Fasken does an amazing job. They are terrific on the client side, helping manage expectations.

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  • Fasken make themselves available and provide us with relevant feedback very quickly. Fasken remains a very high-quality firm.

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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 transactions in the technology sector. He is a highly experienced figure who is widely regarded as a leading private equity lawyer in Québec.

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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.
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  • Guillaume Synnott
    Guillaume Synnott

    Guillaume Synnott

    Guillaume Synnott advises private equity sponsors, investors and growth companies on complex M&A and cross-border transactions.

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