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Jonathan See

Jonathan See

Global 2026

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About

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Jonathan See is a partner in our Business Law Group in Toronto and Co-head of the firm’s national M&A Group and Private Equity Group. He is one of Canada’s most well-known M&A lawyers acting for many of the leading financial sponsors in the market and multiple strategics on a wide range of domestic and cross-border transactions, particularly in the technology, energy transition, infrastructure, energy and mining, and real estate industries. An accomplished dealmaker, Jonathan is also recognized by Legal 500, IFLR, Best Lawyers and Lexpert, for his significant experience in M&A, private equity, infrastructure, project finance and real estate. He was named a Rising Star by Lexpert, the annual award that honours Canada’s “Leading Lawyers Under 40”. He also led Canadian Law Awards’ 2022 M&A Deal of the Year - Brookfield Infrastructure’s C$15 billion cash and securities exchange takeover bid for Inter Pipeline Ltd.

Career

Ontario Bar, 2003.

Professional Memberships

Law Society of Upper Canada, Canadian Bar Association, Ontario Bar Association.

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Chambers Global Guide

Private Equity: Buyouts - Canada

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Jonathan See is a respected lawyer based in Toronto. He is especially noted for his handling of private equity transactions involving real estate assets.

Corporate/M&A - Canada

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Jonathan See is a respected lawyer based in Toronto. He is especially noted for his handling of private equity transactions involving real estate assets.

Strengths

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  • Jonathan See understands the market and deal dynamics and is very much a people person.

    Private Equity: BuyoutsChambers Global Guide
  • Jonathan has a foundational understanding of the Canadian private equity space and he leverages that experience to better position us.

    Private Equity: BuyoutsChambers Global Guide
  • Jonathan's market knowledge is priceless and he's an amazing resource for us.

    Private Equity: BuyoutsChambers Global Guide

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