Vincent A. Mercier

Recognized by peers and clients as one of the leading M&A lawyers in Canada, Vince has acted on many of Canada’s most important transactions. His practical advice and methodical approach achieve significant success for public and private clients in transactions of all sizes, domestic and international. Vince represents acquirers, targets, controlling shareholders and committees of independent directors in public company acquisitions, both negotiated and hostile. He also acts for strategic and private equity buyers in private M&A transactions. He has extensive experience in cross-border transactions and across all industries, including financial services, communications and media, technology, mining and energy. Vince also advises public company boards on activism defence and other corporate governance issues. Select Recognition: Chambers Canada (Corporate Lawyer of the Year 2021); IFLR1000; The Legal 500 Canada; Lexpert Special Editions: Finance, M&A, Technology; The Best Lawyers in Canada (Toronto Corporate Governance Law Lawyer of the Year 2023); Lexology Index; Expert Guides—Mergers and Acquisitions.