
Corporate/Commercial: Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defence
Canada Guide 2027 : Ontario
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Our corporate and commercial practice group supports our clients through each stage of their corporate growth by providing experience and pragmatic advice on both day-to-day business issues and long-term strategic initiatives, including the establishment of a new business, acquisitions, financing, strategic alliances, outsourcing, joint ventures and other critical endeavours.
Our technical and deep industry knowledge, and corporate and commercial acumen is relied upon and valued by our clients.
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They are creative and give sound judgement. They're a big, prominent law firm, but the style and judgement they give us is very personal.
Corporate/Commercial: Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defence respondentCanadaTheir technical proficiency is unmatched. They bring an exceptional depth of legal knowledge, combined with sharp, sophisticated strategic thinking that I have not encountered elsewhere. What sets them apart is not only their command of the law, but their ability to translate complex legal considerations into clear, decisive strategy.
Corporate/Commercial: Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defence respondentCanadaThe biggest strength for them is that the more complicated the deal, the better. They thrive in complex M&A environments.
Corporate/Commercial: Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defence respondentCanadaTheir capabilities extend well beyond traditional corporate and commercial work. They pair their strength in this area with equally deep bench strength in areas which are directly relevant to our business.
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Orestes Pasparakis
Orestes Pasparakis is co-chair of McCarthy Tétrault’s Canadian special situations team, advising clients on high-stakes shareholder activism matters, securities litigation and complex corporate disputes.
Orestes is an exceptional litigator and strategic adviser. He brings outstanding judgement, discipline and tactical sophistication to complex disputes, and he is highly effective at managing sensitive, high-stakes matters.
Corporate/Commercial: Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defence respondentCanadaOrestes is great at challenging the status quo and coming up with solutions.
Corporate/Commercial: Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defence respondentCanadaOrestes is very adept at thinking in the moment. The counterpoints he comes up with are impressive, and he thinks outside the box.
Corporate/Commercial: Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defence respondentCanadaOrestes Pasparakis is a highly intelligent and strategic litigator who works diligently to achieve the best possible outcomes for his clients. He takes the time to fully understand the nuances, underlying dynamics and broader context of each matter.
Corporate/Commercial: Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defence respondentCanadaOrestes Pasparakis is a litigator who stands out for the depth of his expertise.
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Walied Soliman
Walied Soliman has a wealth of experience handling M&A and securities transactions, as well as wider securities and governance concerns. He serves as Norton Rose Fulbright's Canadian chair and the co-founder of its special situations team.
Walied is an exceptional lawyer, distinguished not only by his legal acumen but also by his extraordinary leadership skills with his team and clients. Corporate/Commercial: Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defence respondentCanadaWalied Soliman is able to articulate the big picture and communicate effectively with the board and senior leadership team quickly and succinctly.
Corporate/Commercial: Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defence respondentCanadaWalied Soliman is distinguished by an exceptional combination of legal judgement, strategic insight, market credibility and practical, commercial advice. He is an absolutely brilliant lawyer with a top-tier analytical and strategic mind, and he brings a level of experience and judgement that is difficult to replicate.
Corporate/Commercial: Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defence respondentCanadaWalied is an exceptional lawyer and trusted strategic adviser. He brings outstanding judgement, technical expertise and commercial sophistication to every matter he handles.
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Heidi Reinhart
Heidi Reinhart is a partner in the firm’s corporate and securities group and a founding member of its special situations team, advising clients on shareholder activism, corporate governance, takeover bids and complex M&A transactions.
Heidi excels at balancing intricate legal issues with commercial realities and priorities, approaching challenges with keen commercial awareness and practical solutions.
Corporate/Commercial: Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defence respondentCanadaShe is calm, practical and intelligent.
Corporate/Commercial: Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defence respondentCanadaHeidi is a phenomenal lawyer with a great deal of technical expertise.
Corporate/Commercial: Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defence respondentCanadaI trust Heidi's advice. She is thoughtful and deliberate, with a quiet confidence.
Corporate/Commercial: Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defence respondentCanadaHeidi Reinhart is an exceptionally talented lawyer.
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Evelyn Li
Evelyn Li is a corporate, M&A and securities law partner and a member of the firm’s special situations team, advising boards, management teams and investors on shareholder activism matters, proxy contests, takeover bids and other strategic transactions.
Evelyn Li is extraordinarily talented and great with clients.
Corporate/Commercial: Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defence respondentCanadaEvelyn is incredibly detail-oriented and is a good quarterback for files.
Corporate/Commercial: Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defence respondentCanadaEvelyn Li is always ten steps ahead, she is technically very strong and, from a customer service standpoint, she is very effective.
Corporate/Commercial: Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defence respondentCanadaEvelyn is excellent. She is easy to work with, extremely knowledgeable and works diligently.
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Trevor Zeyl
Trevor Zeyl is a corporate and securities law partner who advises boards, special committees and management teams on shareholder activism matters, proxy contests, strategic reviews and complex M&A transactions.
Trevor Zeyl has very in-depth knowledge of shareholder activism. He is invaluable, incredibly available and proactive, coming up with great suggestions rather than just reacting.
Corporate/Commercial: Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defence respondentCanadaTrevor is a very strong negotiator and has deep subject matter expertise in M&A transactions.
Corporate/Commercial: Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defence respondentCanadaTrevor is an exceptional lawyer and strategic adviser. He brings a high degree of technical expertise, sound judgement and commercial awareness.
Corporate/Commercial: Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defence respondentCanadaHe has a great way with the client and doesn’t get flustered. He knows the space.
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Band 5 
Band 5 
Bruce Sheiner
Bruce Sheiner is a securities and corporate law partner who advises corporate, private equity and banking clients on public and private M&A transactions, corporate finance matters and complex corporate restructurings.
Bruce Sheiner's biggest strength is his negotiation skills on complex M&A and in getting results for the client.
Corporate/Commercial: Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defence respondentCanadaBruce Sheiner brings a commercial awareness to transactions, together with his substantial legal expertise, making him highly sought after on complex transactions.
Corporate/Commercial: Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defence respondentCanadaBruce is very knowledgeable and very much willing to fight your corner.
Corporate/Commercial: Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defence respondentCanadaBruce is an excellent, client-focused and business-minded lawyer. Not only is he technically extremely strong, he is also able to take in a high amount of information and synthesise it in a succinct and easily digestible manner.
Corporate/Commercial: Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defence respondentCanadaBruce is a uniquely quick and capable M&A lawyer who is able to respond on his feet in highly complex deals.
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Up and Coming 
Up and Coming 
Nader Hasan
Nader Hasan is a partner in the firm's Toronto office and focuses his growing practice on securities and corporate law in a variety of industries.
Nader is an exceptional lawyer who understands the decision-making environment that in-house lawyers operate in. He gives practical and commercially grounded guidance that facilitates risk assessment and decisiveness. Corporate/Commercial: Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defence respondentCanadaNader provides exceptional client service and is a trusted adviser. He is always accessible, responsive and proactive in identifying issues and providing practical guidance.
Corporate/Commercial: Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defence respondentCanadaNader Hasan combines strong technical legal ability with excellent commercial judgement, responsiveness and a practical understanding of what clients need in fast-moving situations.
Corporate/Commercial: Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defence respondentCanadaNader’s ability to distil complexity and make time to talk through difficulties makes him uniquely gifted at coordinating intricate legal situations.
Corporate/Commercial: Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defence respondentCanadaNader Hasan is a well-rounded and skilled lawyer.
Corporate/Commercial: Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defence respondentCanada
Up and Coming 
Up and Coming 
Sam Zadeh
Sam Zadeh acts out of Norton Rose Fulbright's Toronto office. He assists with corporate transactions and capital markets deals.
Sam's institutional knowledge is invaluable.
Corporate/Commercial: Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defence respondentCanadaSam consistently manages complex, often cross-border matters with strong commercial awareness and pragmatism. He is always accessible and we always feel we are a top priority for him.
Corporate/Commercial: Shareholder Activism & Takeover Defence respondentCanada
Ranked Individuals at Norton Rose Fulbright (11)
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Bruce Sheiner
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Trevor Zeyl
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Walied Soliman
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Nader Hasan
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Sam Zadeh
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Orestes Pasparakis
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Heidi Reinhart
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Evelyn Li
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