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With expertise in the industries that matter most to the global business landscape, we have the proven experience to get deals done

As entrepreneurial thinkers and business people ourselves, we understand our clients’ businesses and we focus on their transaction objectives. McCarthy Tétrault’s national Mergers & Acquisitions team comprises some of the most talented transactional lawyers in Canada—a team that brings the right combination of seasoned expertise and youthful energy to bear for our clients’ most sophisticated and important deals and projects.

  • Knowledge and expertise in every type of M&A transaction
  • Have played a principal role acting for every type of transaction participant
  • Often the first call for domestic and cross-border transactions that involve complex or novel issues
  • Full participation in both large and mid-market deals

  • Clients ranging from emerging companies to global conglomerates 

Reputation for excellence

  • Top-tier strength in each of Canada’s principal business centres
  • The most developed industry group expertise in Canada

  • Full and complete integration of our offices and practices 

Chambers Review

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Corporate/Commercial: The Elite - Alberta

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

McCarthy Tétrault offers notable experience advising both public and private companies in the oil and gas sector. The business law group in Calgary is well equipped to handle mid-market matters, including regulatory advice, corporate structuring, asset acquisition and shareholder agreements, as well as high-profile M&A. The team is experienced in handling cross-border mandates, as well as advising on debt and equity offerings. The law firm has additional expertise in power, financial services and technology. The legal practice's clients benefit from the group's multidisciplinary approach, including competition, tax, IP and real estate expertise.

Work Highlights

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  • McCarthy Tetrault advised TransAlta on its USD685 million acquisition of Heartland Generation from Energy Capital Partners.

Strengths

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The firm has excellent communication skills and provides sound and practical advice. McCarthy is excellent.

Corporate/Commercial: The Elite respondent
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Expertise was required over multiple disciplines and McCarthy had the resources required. The firm is highly skilled in all of the areas of law we required.

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Notable Practitioners

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Alyson Goldman
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Alyson Goldman
2
Band 2

Alyson Goldman is an exceptionally strong lawyer with a grasp of both public and private transactions, including capital markets matters. She has additional expertise in matters concerning shareholder activism and corporate governance.

Alyson is an excellent external counsel for us.

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Catherine Samuel
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Catherine Samuel
2
Band 2
Catherine Samuel is a well-regarded transactional lawyer who frequently represents clients in mergers, acquisitions and private equity mandates.

I've never been let down - you can give her any problem and have ultimate confidence that she can solve anything.

I am always impressed with her depth and breadth of knowledge, ability to understand the nuances and advise. She gets to the point and doesn't waste time, but ensures we are on the same page.

I feel like she helps me to flourish in my role, as she has such a deep understanding of our needs. She is a top-class commercial lawyer and has become a trusted adviser.

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John Piasta
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John Piasta
4
Band 4
John Piasta is noted for his experienced handling of M&A and securities transactions. He is based in the firms Calgary office and is particularly noted for his ability to advise on energy sector transactions.

He is a fantastic M&A lawyer. He has seen everything and has great judgement. He is very commercially driven - he advises on legal risks, but doesn't let that get in the way of getting a deal done.

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Alyson Goldman
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Alyson Goldman
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Catherine Samuel
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Catherine Samuel
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John Piasta
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John Piasta
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