Private Equity: Buyouts
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 4
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+1 416 865 7000About
Provided by McMillan LLP
McMillan’s Private Equity lawyers bring unmatched commitment to helping clients execute transactions effectively and efficiently. Best known for assisting international funds with implementing complex private equity investments, our team has worked on some of the highest profile cross-border acquisitions. Our private equity group has extensive experience working with private equity funds and financial institutions in acquisitions and dispositions, acting regularly for sponsors in fund formation and working closely with US and international law firms in cross-border private equity transactions.
Canada has long been an attractive market for private equity and venture capital investors. A relatively stable economy and an abundance of capital have attracted international companies and financiers to explore investment opportunities and launch businesses in the Canadian market. Tapping into McMillan’s knowledge and experience allows them to maximize opportunities and mitigate risks.
Chambers Review
McMillan regularly advises on mid-market transactions, acting on behalf of Canadian and US private equity houses. The firm also frequently fulfils the role of Canadian counsel in US-Canada big-ticket transactions, acting alongside major US law firms. Its private equity and venture capital industry lawyers have further experience acting for private investors and target companies across a variety of industry sectors.
Work Highlights
- McMillan was Canadian counsel to SK Capital Partners on the acquisition of Apotex Pharmaceutical Holdings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They take a practical approach. They have the ability to handle complex deals as well as smaller deals, and can tailor their advice accordingly."
"McMillan has a full bench of generalists and specialists with the experience necessary to deliver commercial advice on tight timelines."
"They understand market norms, are practical and have excellent judgement."
"They take a practical approach. They have the ability to handle complex deals as well as smaller deals, and can tailor their advice accordingly."
"McMillan has a full bench of generalists and specialists with the experience necessary to deliver commercial advice on tight timelines."
"They understand market norms, are practical and have excellent judgement."
Notable Practitioners
Brett Stewart is based in Toronto and is a key lawyer for buyouts matters at McMillan. She is well accustomed to advising in the capacity of Canadian counsel, regularly working alongside leading US law firms.
"Brett is great to work with."