Aird & Berlis LLP

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Aird & Berlis LLP's mergers and acquisitions group is based out of Toronto and advises public and private corporations on a slew of business transactions. Work typically includes corporate restructurings of domestic and international franchises, joint ventures, corporate governance issues, corporate acquisitions, divestitures and reorganizations. It is also adept at handling private equity transactions from buy-outs to recapitalizations and exists by sale to trade or financial buyers or by IPO. Co-leads Richard Kimel, Jeffrey Merk and Jennifer Bishop are all experts in M&A, with Kimel and Merk having specific expertise representing clients in mining, PE, industrial cannabis and psychedelics, while Bishop is the go-to for sports, hospitality, manufacturing, real estate and financial sectors.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Sean Mason is what makes this practice unique. He's an excellent corporate lawyer with a keen business sense who has helped us navigate many complex issues.’

  • ‘What sets this firm apart is the strength and consistency of its team. They embody all the qualities I value in external counsel: highly collaborative, responsive, subject matter experts who are business-minded and solutions-oriented. Their approach is never about saying “no”, but rather about finding a path forward that aligns with both legal and commercial objectives.'

Key clients

  • Abraxas Power
  • Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust