Curtis A Cusinato

Curtis Cusinato is recognized as one of Canada's foremost deal makers and a trusted legal advisor in domestic and cross-border M&A, private equity, and capital markets transactions. Known for his business-first mindset and relentless focus on client success, Curtis is valued for his ability to craft practical solutions to complex challenges and drive deals across the finish line no matter the scale or jurisdiction. His deep industry insight and proven track record in Canada, the US and globally have earned him a reputation as a go-to strategist for high-stakes transactions.

For more than 30 years, Curtis has been a leading legal and strategic advisor to public and private companies, private equity sponsors, and institutional investors. He has led some of Canada’s most significant and complex transactions, including multi-billion-dollar M&A deals, leveraged and management buyouts, divestitures, going-private transactions, initial public offerings, restructurings and other complex corporate matters.

Curtis’s clients include multinational corporations, top-tier private equity firms, hedge funds, merchant banks, prominent family offices and emerging companies. His experience spans a wide range of industries, including industrial, financial, technology, healthcare, energy, mining, and agribusiness providing him with unmatched perspective and versatility across sectors.