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When it comes to unlocking value, our dynamic and entrepreneurial Private Equity Team has the experience and the drive to get the deal over the line

Our clients include numerous large and mid-market private equity firms based in Canada, the United States and elsewhere, as well as Canadian pension funds, international sovereign wealth funds and family offices.

The members of our Private Equity Team are entrepreneurial and business-minded lawyers who advocate for our clients at every turn to achieve for them the best outcome possible. As active participants in the private equity industry, we are able to advise our clients on key trends and issues, mitigate risk and apply innovative strategies to acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures and other transactions.

We understand well the business of the target companies of private equity firms as well as the industries and contexts in which they operate, including particular regulatory regimes, industry dynamics and capital structures. Since private equity firms require a fully equipped legal team, our Private Equity team provides a full-service approach, supported by project management lawyers and professionals who ensure that we deliver efficiently and effectively on the needs of our clients. We routinely work closely and in concert with leading law firms in the U.S. and overseas.

Chambers Review

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Private Equity: Buyouts - Nationwide - Canada

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

McCarthy Tétrault has a strong private equity platform for inbound transactions, fielding significant experience in relation to real assets, including infrastructure, energy and power assets, as well as a growing focus on sectors such as tech. The firm's clients include pension funds, domestic and foreign private equity investors and investment banks across Canada and the USA. The private equity team further assists with leveraged buyouts and going-private transactions. It supplements its transactional practice with fund formation expertise.

Work Highlights

  • McCarthy Tétrault acted for Apollo in its acquisition of The Travel Corporation.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Patrick M. Shea
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Patrick M. Shea
2
Band 2

Montréal-based Patrick Shea regularly assists private equity sponsors with high-value private equity buyouts. He is regularly mandated to act on behalf of some of the leading private equity names in Canada. He is also co-head of the firm's private equity group.

Patrick is knowledgeable about the market, is able to break things down for clients and can work with business professionals, not just lawyers.

Patrick brings his impressive M&A knowledge and negotiating skills to transactions.

Patrick Shea is always bringing everything back to business, is super responsive and very efficient.

Shevaun McGrath
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Shevaun McGrath
2
Band 2

Toronto-based Shevaun McGrath acts for a variety of clients, including institutional investors and target companies, on the full gamut of fund formation, investment management and buyout matters.

Shevaun is a pleasure to deal with. She is flexible, available and smart.

Shevaun has outstanding negotiation skills, fantastic knowledge and understands M&A transactions like no one else.

Shevaun McGrath is responsive, knowledgeable and business savvy.

Jonathan See
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Jonathan See
3
Band 3

Jonathan See is a respected lawyer based in Toronto. He is especially noted for his handling of private equity transactions involving real estate assets.

Jonathan's market knowledge is priceless and he's an amazing resource for us.

Jonathan See understands the market and deal dynamics and is very much a people person.

Jonathan has a foundational understanding of the Canadian private equity space and he leverages that experience to better position us.

Heidi Gordon
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Heidi Gordon
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Band 4

Heidi Gordon of McCarthy Tétrault has a growing practice in private equity and M&A law, with a particular presence in the technology industry.

Heidi is one of the most intelligent lawyers I've ever encountered. She's readily available to provide guidance and is very proactive.

Heidi Gordon is extremely personable, easy to get on with and has wide knowledge.

Heidi is practical, professional and responsive. I would recommend her to anyone.

Ranked Lawyers at
McCarthy Tétrault LLP

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Nationwide - Canada

Private Equity: Buyouts

Patrick M. Shea
2
Patrick M. Shea
2
Band 2
Shevaun McGrath
2
Shevaun McGrath
2
Band 2
Jonathan See
3
Jonathan See
3
Band 3
Heidi Gordon
4
Heidi Gordon
4
Band 4

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