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Rory ffrench

Rory ffrench

Canada 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Corporate/Commercial

Ontario

3 years ranked

About

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Canada

Practice Areas

Rory is the Co-Practice Group Leader of the Corporate & Commercial group in Toronto. He specializes in complex multi-jurisdictional mergers and acquisitions, investments, strategic transactions and reorganizations, with particular expertise in navigating transactions in highly regulated fields. Rory’s experience collaborating with strategic, private equity and other financial sponsor clients spans a range of industries, including agribusiness, financial services, healthcare, professional services, manufacturing, infrastructure and technology. He also advises on all aspects of corporate and commercial law, including joint ventures, partnerships and the establishment of Canadian operations.

Rory is a core member of the Firm’s Private Equity Practice Group, where he co-leads the Firm’s bi-annual Canadian Private Equity Deal Study publication.

Rory’s expertise has been enhanced through his prior work at a major international law firm, a foreign investment bank, and as a practicing CPA at one of the big four accounting firms.

Rory is routinely invited to speak on corporate and M&A matters, including for the Association of Corporate Counsel and the International Association of Young Lawyers. He is also a former Adjunct Faculty member at Osgoode Hall Law School.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Canada Guide

Private Equity: Buyouts - Nationwide - Canada

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Rory ffrench is based in the Toronto office, where he is frequently active on buyout transactions alongside a complementary practice advising on corporate structuring, joint ventures and commercial contracts.

Corporate/Commercial - Ontario

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

Rory ffrench acts as co-leader of the firm's corporate and commercial group, where he is well placed to advise on corporate sales and acquisitions as well as business combinations.

Strengths

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  • Rory is strong across all metrics.

    Private Equity: BuyoutsChambers Canada Guide
  • Rory ffrench is incredibly smart and dedicated.

    Private Equity: BuyoutsChambers Canada Guide
  • Rory is great to work with.

    Private Equity: BuyoutsChambers Canada Guide
  • Rory understands complex issues and breaks it down for the business team.

    Corporate/CommercialChambers Canada Guide
  • He is a great lawyer.

    Corporate/CommercialChambers Canada Guide
  • Rory's attention to detail, management style and sincere care for his clients is unparalleled.

    Corporate/CommercialChambers Canada Guide

Ranked Individuals at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (234)

Alberta

British Columbia

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