Corporate/M&A

Douglas Bryce is the national managing partner of the firm and enjoys a prominent reputation both in Ontario and beyond. He has a wealth of experience across a wide range of M&A and private equity matters.

"Douglas Bryce is an excellent managing partner who engages with clients in a helpful manner."

Chair of the firm's corporate department in Toronto, Emmanuel Pressman enjoys a stellar reputation and concentrates his practice on the representation of high-end clients in M&A and private equity matters.

"Emmanuel Pressman is a strong technical lawyer who has a great practice. He is a very dedicated, hard-working and talented person."

"He is top-shelf, terrific."

Toronto-based Jeremy Fraiberg serves as chair of the firm's M&A group and advises clients across the energy, mining and banking industries, among others.

"Jeremy Fraiberg is an excellent technical lawyer."

"Jeremy is a go-to M&A practitioner whose depth of experience sets him apart. He gives practical advice and is very responsive."

Douglas Marshall is a well-established Toronto-based corporate lawyer who regularly assists clients with M&A and capital markets transactions.

Toronto-based John Groenewegen is a regular adviser to private equity houses.

"John Groenewegen is an excellent business adviser in addition to being a strong legal adviser. We rely on his judgement and the teams he puts together."

Bradley Newby is one of the most highly regarded business lawyers in Vancouver. He is widely acclaimed for his experience in both M&A and financing transactions. He joined Osler in February 2023 after leaving Farris LLP.

"He is a fantastic guy and a real gentleman on transactions. He is a deal-maker and focuses on the right things."

Frank Turner is a highly respected figure in the Calgary corporate market, with a longstanding reputation for his handling of corporate finance and M&A transactions.

"Frank is intelligent and asks the right questions to get at the heart of a particular subject matter."

"Frank provides wise and well thought out advice for any of our legal questions."

Shahir Guindi, Ad E is based in Montréal from where he serves as the firm's national co-chair. He has a premier practice which includes advising on private equity and venture capital matters, as well as on mergers and acquisitions.

"With Shahir you get great market advice as well as great experience and guidance along the way."