Fasken
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Fasken is highly active in the M&A space across Canada. The firm leads on a number of large M&A transactions across Ontario, Alberta, Quebec and British Columbia. The Calgary practice is lead by Sarah Gingrich, who acts for both targets and acquirers in cross-border transactions including large M&As, she also advises clients on corporate governance. Sean Stevens spearheads the Toronto practice and is well-versed in a range of transactions including M&As, corporate reorganizations and private equity issues. On the Toronto team, Gesta Abols is noted for his work on corporate governance, shareholder activism and strategic investments, while Brad Freelan is an expert in securities law, capital markets and M&As. Other noted members of the team include corporate specialists Zach Austin in Toronto and Jean-Mitchel Lapierre in Montréal.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Gesta Abols has the right skill-set and also the right temperament for a large M&A transaction. Highly experienced and knowledgeable, able to ramp up on some complexities that were unique to our case and ultimately has the right balance of M&A legal leadership with entrepreneurialism and negotiation skills. His associate, Evan Conover, was wise beyond his years and diligent. Nothing was ever missed.’
- ‘Brad Freelan is one of the most talented lawyers I have met. He is always professional, attentive and comes up with a solution to complicated positions.’
Key clients
- Kellogg
- ArcelorMittal
Work highlights
Advised the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec on its acquisition all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Innergex.