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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Corporate/M&A

Canada Guide 2026 : Nationwide - Canada

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

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Provided by Stikeman Elliott LLP

Stikeman Elliott’s Mergers & Acquisitions Group is perennially among the most active in Canada. Whether advising on Canada’s largest contested public company transactions or friendly acquisitions of privately owned family businesses, we utilize our expertise and creativity to pragmatically achieve client goals.

One of the hallmarks of our practice is our understanding of risk. We see managing and minimizing risk as one of our key roles in any transaction – identifying and mitigating third party issues before they become a problem.

Stikeman Elliott lawyers have well-earned, long-standing relationships with all Canadian regulators. Our strategic management of regulatory interactions has helped clients close some of the most highly scrutinized deals in Canada. We also understand that successful transactions require thoughtful management of relationships with management, customers, suppliers, and other key stakeholders. As such, we work with clients to preserve and leverage these often critical relationships. www.canadianmandalaw.com  




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Corporate/M&A - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Stikeman Elliott is a go-to Canadian law firm for sophisticated securities, M&A and corporate finance matters, advising on high-profile deals from a nationwide base, with offices in Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Vancouver and Calgary. The team advises on both inbound and outbound transactions, with a particularly high profile for its representation of foreign investors. The team's industry expertise encompasses mining, oil and gas, telecoms, tech and real estate, with further experience in retail and hospitality sector transactions. The firm stands out for its experience of both debt and equity capital markets and securities expertise. The group offers a strong bench in private equity, advising on domestic and cross-border buyouts, recapitalisations and financings across industries.

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Work Highlights

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  • Stikeman Elliott acted as counsel to Canada Pension Plan Investment Board in connection with the sale of its 7.51% stake in 407 Express Toll Route to Public Sector Pension Investment Board for CAD2.39 billion.

Strengths

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  • Stikeman is very thorough and provides a comprehensive and detailed legal service. Their attention to detail and communication skills are second to none.

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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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  • The team brings extensive industry expertise and experience, enhancing their ability to address complex structuring provisions and sophisticated challenges effectively.

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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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  • The Stikeman team has expertise at the junior and senior levels, the ability to support complex transactions and good attention to detail.

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