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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Private Equity: Buyouts

Canada Guide 2026 : Nationwide - Canada


Stikeman Elliott LLP

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Stikeman Elliott provides strategic advice on all elements of private equity that’s rooted in an intimate understanding of all stakeholders’ perspectives. The volume and complexity of the deals we’ve successfully structured and closed for our clients have earned us the reputation as the go-to law firm for both domestic and foreign participants in the Canadian markets.

Our practice includes advising on the entire life cycle of private equity, from fund formation and structuring, negotiating acquisitions, co-investment arrangements to advising on exit strategies. Drawing upon significant domestic and cross-border experience, our multi-disciplinary team of M&A, tax, corporate governance, regulatory, debt finance and other specialists adeptly manages all aspects of transaction structuring and execution. Our focus is to minimize risk, maximize return on investment and achieve our clients’ business goals.

Stikeman Elliott represents private equity funds, venture capital funds, pension funds, merchant banks, hedge funds, investors and organizations seeking investments, as well as founders and management teams seeking capital investors. Recognizing the unique business objectives and regulatory requirements of each client, we deliver innovative legal solutions that achieve those objectives and survive regulatory scrutiny, in particular pursuant to competition and foreign investment regulation.

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Private Equity: Buyouts - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Stikeman Elliott is a dominant corporate law firm offering long-standing experience of private equity transactions across its offices throughout Canada. The private equity lawyers act for both buyers and sellers, demonstrating considerable depth of expertise in relation to private equity and venture capital funds. The team advises on both high-end and mid-market deals originating in a variety of industry sectors. The firm regularly represents foreign investors and is cited as a top choice of Canadian counsel on US-Canadian private equity deals.

Work Highlights

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  • Stikeman Elliott represented Madison Industries in the carve-out acquisition of the healthcare division of CAE.

Strengths

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  • The Stikeman lawyers offer rigour, depth of legal knowledge and availability.

    Private Equity: Buyouts respondentCanada
  • Stikeman Elliott provides first-class expertise, business acumen and responsiveness.

    Private Equity: Buyouts respondentCanada
  • The team at Stikeman Elliott offers not just legal insight, but strategic thinking tailored to deal dynamics.

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  • The Stikeman team is extremely intelligent, well-informed on key issues and great to work with.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Brian M Pukier
    Band 1Brian M Pukier

    Brian M Pukier

    Toronto-based Brian Pukier has three decades of experience in high-value transactions and is held in extremely high regard for the quality of his private equity counsel.

    • Of all the lawyers that I've worked with, Brian is among the best. He is one of the best strategists and has great business sense.

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  • Band 2Peter Castiel
    Band 2Peter Castiel

    Peter Castiel

    Montréal-based Peter Castiel acts for several significant private equity houses on high-value, cross-border buyout transactions.
  • Band 2Samantha Horn
    Band 2Samantha Horn

    Samantha Horn

    Toronto-based Samantha Horn has a highly regarded private equity practice with a strong focus on buyout transactions. She has particular expertise concerning matters in the technology space.

    • Samantha has a wealth of knowledge, a depth of experience and knows how to drive deals successfully.

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    • Samantha is attentive and judicious.

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    • Samantha Horn is a tough negotiator who represents her client's interests aggressively and pushes deals through.

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  • Band 3Sophie Lamonde
    Band 3Sophie Lamonde

    Sophie Lamonde

    Sophie Lamonde is a well-regarded lawyer who has significant experience representing major private equity firms. She is the managing partner in the Montréal office and frequently assists clients with add-on acquisitions.

    • Sophie consistently delivers impeccable service and demonstrates strong business acumen.

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    • Sophie is a great technical lawyer.

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  • Band 3Stewart Sutcliffe
    Band 3Stewart Sutcliffe

    Stewart Sutcliffe

    Toronto-based Stewart Sutcliffe attracts strong praise for his capabilities in the private equity space. He has notable experience representing major private equity houses in acquisitions arising in a wide variety of sectors.

    • Stewart is a great resource on Canadian matters as he has deep private equity and M&A expertise. He is also very smart, very responsive and very commercial.

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    • Stewart Sutcliffe provides excellent advice, is very thoughtful and also very easy to work with.

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  • Band 4Evan Marcus
    Band 4Evan Marcus

    Evan Marcus

    Evan Marcus is a Toronto-based lawyer in Stikeman Elliott's M&A and private equity group. He frequently assists clients with both domestic and cross-border acquisitions, with his recent work including a number of matters in the fields of tech, software and cybersecurity.

    • Evan is a good negotiator.

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    • Evan is our go-to lawyer.

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  • Up and ComingKim Le
    Up and ComingKim Le

    Kim Le

    Kim Le is a Toronto-based lawyer who acts on a range of private equity and venture capital transactions, representing several leading investment managers. She also co-heads the firm's Toronto M&A and private equity groups.

    • Kim is the consummate professional. I have supreme confidence in her ability, intellect and professionalism.

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    • Kim Le is a great lawyer.

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    • I cannot recommend Kim highly enough. She is absolutely amazing!

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