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Our mergers and acquisitions practice group in Canada advises on all aspects of public and private M&A for domestic and international organizations of all sizes. We represent bidders, targets, boards of directors and special committees, controlling shareholders, institutional and private equity investors, financial institutions, investment dealers and regulatory authorities.

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Corporate/M&A - Canada

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Norton Rose Fulbright operates a robust corporate practice in Toronto and Ottawa, with an especially high profile for its experience of proxy contests and other hostile and distressed transactions. The firm also handles going-private matters, recapitalisation transactions and joint venture arrangements. The practice often advises on national and international transactions, leveraging the expertise of its counterparts across the country and worldwide. Its client roster features a variety of companies, boards of directors and private equity investors straddling a broad range of sectors, including mining and energy, infrastructure, technology and cannabis.

Work Highlights

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  • The team at Norton Rose Fulbright acted for Canadian Tire Corporation, advising the company on the strategic repurchase of its Financial Services business stake from Scotiabank.

Strengths

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Norton Rose Fulbright distinguishes itself with its responsiveness and quality of client service. Requests are always handled in a timely manner and in accordance with business requirements.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

Norton Rose Fulbright provide a high level of accuracy and quality, with an exceptional level of professionalism. They're extremely committed to the business and very responsive to our needs.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

NRF are one of our go-to firms for complex corporate/commercial matters. They are knowledgeable, practical and very responsive and they have deep expertise and experience dealing with complex matters.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

Norton Rose Fulbright have been an amazing external legal resource. They are keenly able to handle complex and sophisticated matters and are highly responsive.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Global

There are two fundamental pillars that Norton Rose Fulbright excels at that keeps our firm consistently coming back: breadth of expertise and professionalism.

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Global

Notable Practitioners

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Paul Raymond
4
Paul Raymond
4
Band 4

Montréal-based Paul Raymond has a wealth of experience in M&A and securities law and displays additional strength in assisting clients with debt and equity financing transactions. His activity is notable for deals arising across a wide range of sectors, including tech, aviation and mining.

Paul Raymond is very sophisticated and quite responsive.

Paul is a formidable ally for any business. He has an amazing breadth of experience and can help you navigate every issue, no matter how complex.

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Walied Soliman KC
4
Walied Soliman KC
4
Band 4
Walied Soliman has a wealth of experience handling M&A and securities transactions, as well as proxy contests. Based in Toronto, he serves as the firm's Canadian chair and the co-chair of its special situations team.

The most client-oriented lawyer I have worked with. I will always want him in my corner.

Walied is a superb business partner. He has a fantastic ability to put together the right team of professionals within Norton Rose Fulbright to best meet the client's needs.

HE's a very strong lawyer. Walied is very knowledgeable and practical, with broad experience.

Walied Soliman is the best in the business.

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Peter S Noble
Expertise Based Abroad
Peter Noble acts for both Canadian issuers in the international debt markets as well as advising foreign issuers in connection with Canadian transactions. He is based in London.
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Paul Raymond
4
Paul Raymond
4
Band 4
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Walied Soliman KC
4
Walied Soliman KC
4
Band 4
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Peter S Noble
UK expertise based abroad
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