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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Corporate/Commercial: The Elite

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

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The Osler Corporate/M&A practice perennially includes a substantial number of the nation's largest and most innovative deals. Their consecutive #1 league table rankings year over year for the past five years demonstrate the full participation in M&A (both large-cap and mid-market deals, for clients ranging from entrepreneurs to institutions and emerging companies to global conglomerates) and equity, venture and debt capital markets (including IPOs, SPACs, RTOs, CPCs). They have deep bench strength, knowledge and expertise in every type of M&A and capital markets transaction, and have played a principal role acting for every type of transaction participant.

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Corporate/Commercial: The Elite - Québec

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What the Team is Known For
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt is a dominant law firm nationally for M&A with a notable Montréal-based team. Highlighted for its venture capital and funds expertise, the group is well regarded for its involvement in large deals and also advises on domestic and multi-jurisdictional corporate finance and public and private M&A transactions. The team's clientele ranges from locally based emerging growth companies to large multinational businesses, pension funds and other public sector organisations. The law firm demonstrates notable expertise across industry sectors including financial services, logistics, technology and gaming, as well as mandates in the pharmaceutical space.
À propos de l’équipe

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt est un cabinet d'avocats de premier plan à l'échelle nationale en fusions et acquisitions, doté d'une équipe montréalaise notable. Reconnu pour son expertise en capital-risque et en fonds d'investissement, le groupe se distingue par sa participation à des transactions d'envergure et conseille également en matière de financement d'entreprises nationales et internationales, ainsi que de fusions et acquisitions publiques et privées. La clientèle de l'équipe s'étend des jeunes entreprises locales en croissance aux grandes multinationales, en passant par les caisses de retraite et autres organisations du secteur public. Le cabinet possède une expertise reconnue dans des secteurs tels que les services financiers, la logistique, les technologies et les jeux vidéo, ainsi que dans le secteur pharmaceutique.

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Work Highlights

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  • Osler acted for BC Partners on the execution of a definitive agreement to sell a majority of its equity interest in GardaWorld Security Corporation.

  • Osler a agi pour le compte de BC Partners dans le cadre de l’exécution d’un accord définitif visant à vendre la majorité de sa participation dans GardaWorld Security Corporation.

Strengths

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  • Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt has a practical approach and intelligent personnel.

    Corporate/Commercial: The Elite respondentCanada

  • I have every confidence that the depth of Osler's bench allows them to deal with the most complex questions.

    Corporate/Commercial: The Elite respondentCanada

  • Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt a une approche pratique et une équipe intelligente.

    Corporate/Commercial: The Elite respondentCanada

  • Je suis convaincu que la profondeur du banc d’Osler leur permet de traiter les questions les plus complexes.

    Corporate/Commercial: The Elite respondentCanada

Notable Practitioners

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  • Shahir Guindi, Ad E
    Shahir Guindi, Ad E

    Shahir Guindi, Ad E

    Shahir Guindi is based in Montréal. He has a premier practice that includes advising on private equity and venture capital matters, as well as on mergers and acquisitions.

    Shahir Guindi est basé à Montréal. Sa pratique de premier plan comprend des conseils en matière de capital-investissement et de capital-risque, ainsi qu'en fusions et acquisitions.

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  • Eric Levy
    Eric Levy

    Eric Levy

    Eric Levy routinely advises clients from a vast array of sectors on corporate transactions.

    Eric Levy conseille régulièrement des clients issus d’un large éventail de secteurs sur des transactions commerciales.

    • Eric provides solid advice and is very helpful.

      Corporate/Commercial: The Elite respondentCanada

    • Eric donne de bons conseils et est très pertinent.

      Corporate/Commercial: The Elite respondentCanada
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  • Niko Veilleux
    Niko Veilleux

    Niko Veilleux

    Niko Veilleux has experience handling domestic M&A transactions as well as transactions with international components. Based in Montréal, he is highly adept at advising clients on capital markets, pension funds and private equity matters.

    Niko Veilleux possède une solide expérience en matière de fusions et acquisitions nationales et internationales. Basé à Montréal, il est un expert en conseil aux clients sur les marchés financiers, les fonds de pension et le capital-investissement.

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  • François Paradis
    François Paradis

    François Paradis

    Montréal-based François Paradis exhibits a strong grasp of both M&A and capital markets, acting for a diverse client base that includes pharmaceutical companies and financial institutions.

    Basé à Montréal, François Paradis a une bonne compréhension des fusions et acquisitions et des marchés financiers, représentant une clientèle diversifiée qui comprend des entreprises pharmaceutiques et des institutions financières.

    • François is very easy to talk to and is a deal-maker.

      Corporate/Commercial: The Elite respondentCanada

    • Il est très facile de discuter avec François et il est un bon négociateur.

      Corporate/Commercial: The Elite respondentCanada
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