LAWYER PROFILE
John Emanoilidis

John Emanoilidis

Canada 2026

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Practice Areas

John has a broad range of experience in complex M&A, transactional, securities, private equity, regulatory, governance, activism and compliance matters. With an international range of clients, John represents domestic and foreign acquirors, private equity sponsors, targets, special committees, boards of directors and investment banks in all aspects of M&A (both public and private), including hostile takeover bids, strategic review processes, proxy contests, going-private transactions, private equity transactions and negotiated acquisitions.

John regularly advises companies, directors and shareholders on corporate governance, crisis management, activism, compliance and other critical situations. He also has extensive experience in corporate finance transactions, representing issuers, underwriters and investors in domestic and international debt and equity public offerings and private placements.

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Chambers Canada Guide

Corporate/Commercial - Ontario

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
John Emanoilidis is noted for his experienced handling of M&A and securities transactions across a number of industries. He currently serves as co-head of the firm's M&A group in Toronto.

Strengths

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  • John Emanoilidis is my number one choice of counsel, under all deals and types, period.

    Corporate/CommercialChambers Canada Guide
  • John has deep and broad knowledge and excellent commercial awareness. He is clearly a leader in his field and at the top of Canadian legal talent.

    Corporate/CommercialChambers Canada Guide
  • John is amongst the best lawyers I have ever worked with. I would recommend him without hesitation to anyone requiring sophisticated, thoughtful, experienced and responsive counsel.

    Corporate/CommercialChambers Canada Guide
  • John is very experienced and has seen just about everything. I can call him and he has the right answer right away.

    Corporate/CommercialChambers Canada Guide
  • John is a go-to set of safe hands to lead us through any high profile, complex transaction. He exhibits a calm demeanour and depth of experience that reassures us through high stress environments.

    Corporate/CommercialChambers Canada Guide

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