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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP advises Canadian clients on corporate and commercial matters in Europe, and acts for European corporates regarding investments in Canada. Clients include Canadian issuers, international underwriters and large oil, gas and mining companies. David Glennie, who is qualified to practise in both the UK and Canada, manages the London office and recently led in advising Equinox Minerals Limited on its $1.2bn offer to acquire Citadel Resource Group Limited.

Fasken Martineau LLP’s 100-strong London office provides clients with English, French and Canadian commercial law advice, and has particular expertise in capital markets matters. Its recent work includes advising pharmaceuticals and energy sector clients on IPOs, service contracts and patent licensing. Recent highlights include advising Oando plc on acquiring a majority interest in Equator Exploration; and Waymade International Holdings on a covenant reset for a £350m syndicated facility agreement. Office head Gary Howes is a life sciences and IP expert. Employment law specialist Michael McCartney recently joined from Dechert LLP .

Gowlings (UK) LLP advises UK and Canadian clients operating in the energy, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. It has a comprehensive dispute resolution practice with a particular focus on IP matters. David Shasha heads the energy department, and James Tumbridge leads on dispute resolution and IP matters.

McCarthy Tétrault advises on English and Canadian legal matters, including corporate finance and M&A. It is particularly notable for its expertise in transatlantic natural resources deals, such as recently advising Canadian Overseas Petroleum Ltd on acquiring 41% equity interests in two North Sea oil and gas blocks. Robert Brant heads the London office.

Stikeman Elliott LLP advises on cross-border corporate transactions with a focus on financing transactions and acquisitions, including leveraged buyouts. The firm also advises companies regarding listings on AIM and the Toronto Stock Exchange. Clients include Canadian investment funds, private banks and corporate multinationals. Derek Linfield, an authority on energy and natural resources, heads the office.

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