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Corporate/M&A (Expertise Based Abroad) | Global
Canada
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UK
- A&O ShearmanCorporate/M&A (Expertise Based Abroad)2024 | Spotlight | 17 Years RankedA&O Shearman is noted for its substantial activity and expertise in cross-border Canadian M&A and corporate issues, serving both the public and private sectors. The firm provides US law advice to Canadian clients from its Washington, DC and New York offices, whilst the team in London is adept at handling UK-related concerns. The firm is well known for its work with pension funds, banks and financial institutions. The team possesses industry experience in the mining, metal, power, energy and telecommunications industries, among others. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
- Freshfields Bruckhaus DeringerCorporate/M&A (Expertise Based Abroad)2024 | Spotlight | 12 Years RankedFreshfields is a valued international law firm offering long-standing experience in relation to Canada. It advises on a range of multi-jurisdictional transactions, regularly representing Canadian corporates, pension plans and major banks. The team is particularly well respected for its experience in the mining, financial services and infrastructure sectors and includes multiple Canadian-qualified lawyers.
USA
- Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLPCorporate/M&A (Expertise Based Abroad)2024 | Spotlight | 12 Years RankedPaul, Weiss is regularly sought after by Canadian clients for US law advice on high-end cross-border capital markets and M&A deals, as well as on post-merger matters such as tax, proxy contests and employee benefits. The team in Toronto acts for a robust list of Canadian companies that includes pension funds, major issuers and investment banks. Its expertise cuts across sectors including energy and mining, technology and financial services.
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesCorporate/M&A (Expertise Based Abroad)2024 | Spotlight | 12 Years RankedSkadden is a distinguished US-based law firm with leading expertise in cross-border securities and M&A transactions involving US and Canadian companies. Its lawyers also advise on financing matters, representing banks, borrowers and issuers, with notable experience in the energy sector. The firm's Toronto partners advise exclusively on US law matters.