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What the Team is Known For

Stikeman Elliott is a national M&A powerhouse with a distinguished corporate and commercial base in Ontario. The law firm has a strong tradition of public M&A and is well equipped to advise on the regulatory aspects of market-leading deals. The Toronto corporate group also boasts a strong track record of private equity deals and capital markets transactions, particularly equity IPOs, across numerous industry sectors including tech and fintech, resources, cannabis and retail.

Work Highlights

  • Stikeman Elliott acted as counsel to the special committee of the board of directors of Stelco Holdings in relation to its acquisition by Cleveland-Cliffs of all of the issued and outstanding common shares.

Strengths

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The firm has deep expertise in the field, combined with practical advice and responsiveness.

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The team is a strong core of highly experienced lawyers supported by talented junior partners.

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Stikeman Elliott is a top-notch M&A firm. They have seen it all and have the experience. When you have something unique and complex, they are the one.

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Stikeman Elliott works well under pressure and is able to distill complex negotiation points in a business-friendly manner.

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Stikeman Elliott is very practical and pragmatic, with a business-first focus. They have strong communication skills and a constructive approach with the other side and their advisers.

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Notable Practitioners

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William J Braithwaite
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William J Braithwaite
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Senior Statespeople
William Braithwaite offers a vast wealth of experience to clients in the corporate arena. He advises on both domestic and cross-border M&A, securities and corporate governance matters.

Bill is one of the all time best in Canada!

Bill is a good resource and a trusted voice.

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Jeffrey Singer
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Jeffrey Singer
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Eminent Practitioners

Jeffrey Singer enjoys an esteemed reputation for his handling of complex M&A mandates.

Jeff is great to work with. He is very sharp and thoughtful. He provides advice when required and lets his team run with the deal where it makes sense.

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John Ciardullo
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John Ciardullo
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Toronto managing partner John Ciardullo has a wealth of experience in M&A and capital markets mandates, and displays additional strength in assisting clients with shareholder activism and corporate governance matters.

John is a standout lawyer and relationship manager. His legal skills are second to none and his negotiation skills are top notch.

The combination of his technical skills, strategic thinking and experience level places John at the top of his peer group.

John is a terrific lawyer and a terrific guy. He is pragmatic, has great relationship with clients and is incredibly practical.

John is an amazing client facing counsel. He is well-versed in all major transactions.

He is overall excellent.

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Sean Vanderpol
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Sean Vanderpol
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Sean Vanderpol is a well-regarded corporate lawyer based in Stikeman Elliott's Toronto office. He routinely acts for public companies on securities and M&A transactions.

Sean is technically very strong and also a great partner.

Sean is phenomenal. He is really good at never losing sight of the bigger picture. All the advice he gives is incredibly strategic. He always picks up my calls and I always feel prioritised.

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Brian M Pukier
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Brian M Pukier
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Toronto-based Brian Pukier focuses his practice on M&A transactions, corporate governance and private equity matters.

Brian is very impressive.

He is a great lawyer.

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Simon A Romano
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Simon A Romano
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Toronto-based Simon Romano exhibits a strong grasp of both M&A and the capital markets, acting for a diverse client base that includes private equity firms and financial institutions.
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Amanda Linett
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Amanda Linett
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Toronto-based Amanda Linett handles a broad range of corporate and commercial transactions arising from the mining and private equity spaces.

Amanda's ability to deliver concrete, commercial advice in a timely manner is outstanding.

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J.R. Laffin
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J.R. Laffin
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John R Laffin practices out of Stikeman Elliot's Toronto office, where he co-leads the firm's Capital Markets and Public Mergers & Acquisitions group. He possesses a strong reputation for advising on public mergers and acquisitions, as well as contested transactions.

He has very strong technical skills.

J.R. is incredibly knowledgeable and provides practical and commercial advice. He always makes you feel like you're a priority.

J.R. is my go-to sounding board. I really value his securities law advice and practicality. Because he knows the law, we can get to the right decision-making.

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Jonah Mann
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Jonah Mann
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Jonah Mann is a Toronto-based lawyer who is increasingly recognised for his corporate practice. He advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, private placements and other corporate transactions.

Jonah is a very good lawyer. He is very successful and greatly respected on the street.

Jonah is a solid partner to our business. He always brings added value to any particular matter.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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William J Braithwaite
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William J Braithwaite
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Jeffrey Singer
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Jeffrey Singer
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John Ciardullo
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John Ciardullo
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Sean Vanderpol
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Sean Vanderpol
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Brian M Pukier
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Brian M Pukier
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Simon A Romano
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Simon A Romano
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Amanda Linett
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Amanda Linett
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J.R. Laffin
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J.R. Laffin
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Jonah Mann
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Jonah Mann
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