Canada: M&A/Private Equity

Mobiliser les forces vives pour transformer les défis du repreneuriat en leviers de prospérité durable au Québec...

Despite challenging macroeconomic headwinds at the onset of 2025, overall M&A activity in the Canadian market remains robust. We review the state of Canada's deal landscape at the close of Q3...

In M&A transactions, parties often expect the final purchase agreement to be a complete, self-contained statement of the agreed-upon terms.

In the second episode of our Private deal structure series, host Danny Wakeling, Partner and National Co-Lead of the M&A group continues the conversation with Sarat Maharaj...

From investors and producers to distributors and talent, the making of motion pictures ("Films") involves the investment of time and money by several parties who hope to recoup it and even turn a profit.

In today's digital age, privacy and cybersecurity are critical considerations in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions. As Canadian businesses increasingly rely on data and technology...

Between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2026, business owners can access significant tax benefits when selling a qualifying business to an employee ownership trust ("EOT") pursuant to a transaction that constitutes a qualifying business transfer. Among other benefits, eligible vendors are entitled to receive a shared pool of up to $10 million in capital gains deductions (the "EOT Deduction").

A recent decision by the Ontario Superior Court provides an important reminder that equity interests in a corporation can be created notwithstanding incomplete agreements...

Effective June 2, 2025, the TSX Venture Exchange ("TSXV") adopted the new Policy 5.4 – Capital Structure, Escrow and Resale Restrictions (the "New Policy 5.4").