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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Brad’s practice is focused on mergers and acquisitions, shareholder activism, corporate governance and capital markets. Brad is known for his practical, results-oriented approach, which is why clients rely on him for strategic advice.

Brad represents domestic and foreign companies in connection with merger and acquisition transactions across a wide range of industries with a particular emphasis on mining. Brad has significant experience with contested situations, including hostile takeover bids and topping bids, and advising special committees of boards of directors. Brad also regularly acts for target companies and activist investors in connection with shareholder activism and proxy contests.

Brad also acts for issuers and investment dealers in connection with public and private offerings of securities, including in connection with initial public offerings and other going public transactions.

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  • ‘Fasken is an attentive law firm that ensures that we, as clients, are addressed. The team take extra care in understanding our point of view and are executing on it.’

  • ‘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.
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