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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.

Work Highlights

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  • Osler advised Québecor on the CAD2.85 billion acquisition of Freedom Mobile from Rogers Communications and Shaw Communications.

Strengths

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"The lawyers at Osler were very dedicated and knowledgeable, and always available and responsive."

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"Osler's support has been paramount in handling complex matters."

Corporate/Commercial: The Elite respondent
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"The team is very dependable, at any time."

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Notable Practitioners

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Shahir Guindi, Ad E
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Shahir Guindi, Ad E
2
Band 2

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 has a client-first mentality and is an incredible negotiator.

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Eric Levy
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Eric Levy
3
Band 3

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

Eric is very good at striking the balance between what we need to get done and what we want to get done, and explaining the difference. He is very efficient.

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Niko Veilleux
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Niko Veilleux
4
Band 4

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 has a good sense of business. He identifies key business risks and tackles those head on.

Niko was quick to respond and his advice was always very good.

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François Paradis
5
François Paradis
5
Band 5
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.
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Sophie Amyot
U
Sophie Amyot
U
Up and Coming

Sophie Amyot regularly assists clients with joint ventures, acquisitions and investment agreements.

Sophie Amyot is super available, pays attention to the details, and provides great client support on a wide variety of subjects.

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Shahir Guindi, Ad E
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Shahir Guindi, Ad E
2
Band 2
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Eric Levy
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Eric Levy
3
Band 3
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Niko Veilleux
4
Niko Veilleux
4
Band 4
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François Paradis
5
François Paradis
5
Band 5
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Sophie Amyot
U
Sophie Amyot
U
Up and Coming
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