Norton Rose Fulbright is experienced in handling complex M&As and corporate transactions across Canada. The firm combines its strength in M&A, special situations and securities to advise issuers such as large banks and retail clients and manufacturers in domestic and cross-border deals. The firm’s special situations team focuses on shareholder activist and defence issues alongside reorganization transactions. Mathieu Deschamps leads the corporate, M&A and securities practice from Montréal, while Troy Ungerman leads the team in Toronto. Ungerman acts as advisor to large corporations, assisting with M&As, post-merger integration, strategic alliances and corporate reorganizations. Montréal-based Paul Raymond is known for his knowledge on commercial and corporate matters, focusing on debt and equity financings of private and public offerings. In Toronto, Terence Dobbin is sought out by acquirers to advise on negotiated transactions and unsolicited take-over bids, while Walied Soliman KC excels in M&As and proxy battles. Jennifer Kennedy sits in Calgary and specializes in cross-border securities transactions.
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‘Norton Rose Fulbright is my go-to firm for our transactions. This is due to a mix of both great lead partner relationships, but also wide and strong bench strength in all areas. Our lead partner has great experience, legal knowledge, and business sense to be able to provide advice both on the legal aspects, but also overall deal issues.’
‘Jennifer Kennedy is phenomenal. She provides great advice, understands issues well (legal and resulting business ones) and is an overall pleasure to deal with.’
‘The collaboration is exceptional. The level of knowledge of our industry is also at a level where we feel we have a true partnership.’
‘Worldwide coverage by the firm with firms in many jurisdictions makes international M&A deals go more smoothly. The level of responsiveness, coverage and coordination for multinational deals is exceptional.’
‘Most recent work was with Trevor Zeyl, Bruce Sheiner and Joseph Palmieri. Excellent responsiveness, negotiation skills and overall deal quarterbacking. Deep subject matter expertise on what constitutes "market" in M&A deals, leading to appropriate management of risk, and overall achievement of corporate objectives.’
‘The Norton Rose Fulbright counsel were responsive to our needs and had the in-depth knowledge to support our organization. Kirk Litvenenko was particularly supportive in providing access to its subject matter experts.’
Key clients
- Aimia
- American International Group
- AtkinsRéalis
- Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec
- Canadian Tire
- InterRent REIT
- Keyera
- MDA Space
- MEG Energy
- Montage Gold
- MUFG Bank
- Parkland
Work highlights
Represented Veren in its C$15bn all-share merger with Whitecap Resources to create a light oil and condensate producer in Alberta’s Montney and Duvernay.
Represented the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Nuvei Corporation in its successful going private transaction with Advent International, alongside Phil Fayer, Novacap and CDPQ for $6.3bn.
Represented Parkland Corporation in its strategic acquisition by Sunoco LP in a cash and equity transaction valued at approximately $9.1bn.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Mathieu Deschamps; Troy Ungerman
Other key lawyers
Paul Raymond; Terence Dobbin; Walied Soliman; Jennifer Kennedy; Trevor Zeyl; Bruce Sheiner; Joseph Palmieri; Kirk Litvenenko; Steven Kelly; Kristopher Miks; Eric Malaysa