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International & Cross-Border Transactions - Canada
What the Team is Known For
Torys is a distinguished Toronto law firm with a top-tier client base including major Canadian corporates, pension funds, asset managers and financial institutions. The bulk of its resources are located within its Toronto base, supplemented by a highly regarded Calgary team providing strong transactional capabilities, particularly in the energy sector. The law firm has a well-established office in New York – offering US law capabilities – to facilitate US-Canada deals and keep in touch with US markets. The firm also capably partners with local counsel in foreign jurisdictions to provide a cross-border service.
The law firm’s transactional teams have a robust reputation for high-end M&A and private equity buyouts and offer solid expertise across capital markets and finance matters. It is a major player in the energy industry and capably assists Canadian companies and foreign entities on inbound investments. In addition to inbound work, the transactional teams are well-versed in managing outbound deals for Canadian clients – including banks and pension funds – on large M&A and infrastructure investments in the US and other markets. Its New York office serves as a corporate and tax platform, and an interface for US clients, giving the firm proximity to US private equity firms and corporates.