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Curtis A Cusinato

Curtis A Cusinato

Global 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

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About

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Practice Areas

Curtis Cusinato is Vice Chair and Partner as well as Co-Head of Mergers & Acquisitions practising corporate and securities law, with a particular focus on cross-border mergers & acquisitions, private equity and capital markets transactions. For over two decades he has advised leading multinational, public and private companies and private equity groups on domestic and cross-border mergers & acquisitions, divestitures, leveraged and management buyouts, going private transactions and other private equity transactions as well as public offerings, restructurings, reorganizations, joint ventures, and debt and equity financings. His highly active practice includes advising boards of directors on various corporate governance matters and covers a spectrum of industries including technology, steel, manufacturing, agribusiness, foodservice, hospitality, gaming, environmental, financial services, and life sciences.

Career

Admitted to the Ontario bar, 1993; Completed Michigan bar, 1991.

Personal

Curtis is actively involved in his community and formerly served on the board of the North York General Hospital Foundation and as Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee and Governor’s Council. Most recently Curtis joined a team of cyclists as they undertook the Wellspring Peloton Challenge—riding from Toronto to Las Vegas, Nevada in 2018 and San Antonio Texas in 2019 in support of the Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Corporate/M&A - Canada

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Toronto-based Curtis Cusinato is a highly capable lawyer who is well versed in acting for asset managers and investors on acquisitions occurring in sectors such as manufacturing and mining.

Private Equity: Buyouts - Canada

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Toronto-based Curtis Cusinato is a highly capable lawyer who is well versed in acting for asset managers and investors on acquisitions occurring in sectors such as manufacturing and mining.

Strengths

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  • Curtis Cusinato gives a balanced approach, has deep subject matter expertise and is quick to respond. He's excellent to work with.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Global Guide
  • Curtis is a mover and a shaker and a really smart, commercial lawyer.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Global Guide
  • Curtis is commercial, he sees the big picture and provides strong legal guidance.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Global Guide

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Canada

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