Aaron J Atkinson

Aaron's practice focuses on mergers & acquisitions, shareholder activism and corporate governance. He advises Canadian and international businesses, boards and investors spanning a wide range of sectors, including mining, industrial, technology and private equity. A seasoned and strategic practitioner, Aaron has advised on many high-profile domestic and cross-border transactions, including contested matters such as proxy contests, unsolicited takeover bids and topping bids. Well versed in corporate governance, Aaron regularly advises boards and boards special committees on transactional matters and complex governance issues. Aaron serves as an adjunct professor at Osgoode Hall Law School where he teaches a course focused on public company M&A and shareholder activism. Select Recognition: Chambers Global; Chambers Canada; IFLR1000; The Legal 500 Canada; Lexpert 500 Cross Border; Lexpert Special Editions: Finance, M&A, Energy, Mining, and Technology; The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory; The Best Lawyers in Canada; Lexology Index.