Lexpert Special Edition: Technology and Health SciencesRecognizes 14 Davies Lawyers
June 17, 2024 – The Lexpert Special Edition: Technology and Health Sciences guide recognizes 14 of our lawyers as...
We are a law firm focused on high-stakes matters. We are fearless in approach and methodical in execution, taking your issues as seriously as you do. Because excellence isn’t a talking point for us. It’s our starting point.
We work in a fundamentally different way, starting with the structure of our firm and ending with the results we achieve for our clients. We are a true partnership. This frees us to work seamlessly and efficiently together, across geographies, practices and industries. Most importantly, it allows us to take on your matters – however large or complex – with unparalleled clarity, speed and intelligence.
Our way of working isn’t an official policy or mandate; it’s part of our DNA. It’s why we attract and retain the brightest, most creative lawyers. It’s what makes us one of the most innovative law firms in Canada. And it’s why our clients hire us.
Highest percentage of Band 1 lawyers in Canada as ranked by Chambers Global
Significant player in five of the 10 largest-ever announced M&A deals with a Canadian target, based on deal value
Our commitment to fostering equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is embedded in the way we work as a firm. EDI reflects the firm’s core values and strengthens our relationships with each other and with clients, shaping the work we do on their behalf. We embrace our differences in an inclusive culture that is collaborative, empowering and enriched by diverse perspectives.
Founded in a spirit of inclusion, the firm has a deeply rooted tradition of pro bono work. We believe it is our duty as legal professionals to give back to the communities we serve. Our lawyers take on pro bono matters across multiple disciplines, leveraging skill sets across offices and dedicating resources to help clients who need it most.
June 17, 2024 – The Lexpert Special Edition: Technology and Health Sciences guide recognizes 14 of our lawyers as...
June 03, 2024 – Today, AFC Toronto, Toronto’s first professional women’s soccer club, announced its brand launch. ...
May 16, 2024 – The Canadian Law Awards recently ranked Shaw Communications’ acquisition by Rogers Communications...
June 21, 2024 – Davies recently acted for eStruxture Data Centers (eStruxture) in strengthening its longstanding...
June 21, 2024 – Davies recently acted for eStruxture Data Centers (eStruxture) in strengthening its longstanding partnership with Fengate Asset Management (Fengate) through a record-breaking C$1.8-billion investment transaction, setting a new standard for innovation and growth in the Canadian technology sector....
June 20, 2024 – Last night, Lucien Bouchard received the Médaille du Barreau du Québec, the Québec bar’s most prestigious honour, in a ceremony which took place at the Musée de la civilisation in Québec City. The award was given in recognition of Mr. Bouchard’s outstanding contributions to the development of...
June 17, 2024 – The Lexpert Special Edition: Technology and Health Sciences guide recognizes 14 of our lawyers as leaders in both the technology and health sectors. Their expertise in the fast-moving industries of technology, life sciences and health sciences sector reflects Davies dedication to upholding...
June 13, 2024 – Sixty North Unity, a consortium of Indigenous communities from the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, has agreed to complete a landmark transaction with Bell Canada, pursuant to which Sixty North Unity would acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Northwestel for...
June 12, 2024 – Industrial and Financial Systems, IFS AB (IFS) has entered into a definitive arrangement agreement with Copperleaf Technologies Inc. (Copperleaf), pursuant to which IFS will acquire all the issued and outstanding common shares of Copperleaf. The total equity value of the transaction is...
June 04, 2024 – Davies acted for the shareholders of Searchlight Pharma Inc. (Searchlight) in connection with the sale of their 100% interest to Apotex Inc. (Apotex). Searchlight is a private, rapidly-growing Canadian company known for their innovative branded pharmaceuticals with a global reach that executes...
June 03, 2024 – Today, AFC Toronto, Toronto’s first professional women’s soccer club, announced its brand launch. AFC Toronto will be one of six clubs in the Northern Super League, a new Canadian women’s pro soccer league that will kick off a 25-game season in April 2025 with franchises in Ottawa, Montreal,...
May 30, 2024 – Davies partner Patricia Olasker was recently recognized for her outstanding service as the President of the Osgoode Hall Law School Alumni Association and presented with the Award of Excellence, an honour celebrating Osgoode alumni who have distinguished themselves in their careers, bringing honour...
May 16, 2024 – The Canadian Law Awards recently ranked Shaw Communications’ acquisition by Rogers Communications for C$26 billion as the M&A Deal of the Year. Shaw and Rogers reached the landmark deal in March 2021 after a private-auction process, and it became the largest M&A transaction of the year. It is...
May 15, 2024 – The 2024 Canadian Law Awards recently recognized our role in Umicore’s investment in Ontario by building a first-of-kind, world-leading and net-zero EV battery components factory as a Deal of the Year. This award highlights our expertise in collaborating across practice groups, the cross-team...
May 14, 2024 – The inclusion of 15 Davies partners in this year’s Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure guide is the result of our lawyers continuing to serve our clients by being on the cutting edge of shaping the progress of significant infrastructure projects and public-private partnerships...
May 13, 2024 – Congratulations to all award winners, and especially to our clients for the well-deserved recognition they received at the 2024 Canadian Law Awards. This year, Davies is proud to have acted as counsel on the following winning deals: M&A Deal of the Year: Rogers...
May 09, 2024 – Our dedication to providing our clients first-in-class service has been recognized by Benchmark Litigation Canada. Clients entrust us with their most complex business challenges and our goal is to provide them with the best possible results, which is reflected in our winning track record....
May 08, 2024 – Christopher Anderson is featured in a recent article with the Financial Post where he discusses the importance of planning ahead for tax changes, particularly regarding the recent federal budget announcement on the capital gains inclusion rate. He offers insights on how to navigate the...
May 06, 2024 – We are pleased to welcome Stephanie Pasternyk as a partner to the Employment, Labour and Executive Compensation practice in Montréal. Stephanie comes to Davies with a proven track record of navigating complex employment matters. Her practice includes advising leading employers in Québec on the...
Apr. 30, 2024 – In an interview with Canadian Lawyer Magazine, Christopher Anderson discusses some of the potential implications of the 2024 federal budget, including the effect the rise in capital gains tax may have on investments in Canada and the financial impact on Canadian doctors who incorporate...
Apr. 25, 2024 – Aaron Atkinson was featured in a recent article with Lexpert Special Edition: Finance and M&A, discussing how likely interest rate cuts and falling inflation will boost M&A in 2024. The article delves into how the 2024 M&A landscape in Canada faces uncertainties following a slow 2023,...
Apr. 24, 2024 – Davies is proud to announce that our partner Patricia Olasker has been appointed by Order in Council to the Board of Directors of the Ontario Securities Commission. The Ontario Securities Commission regulates Ontario’s capital markets including overseeing the Toronto Stock Exchange, with a...
Apr. 22, 2024 – Davies' lawyers are featured in the 2024 Lexpert Special Edition: Finance and M&A. This recognition is a testament to the trust our clients have placed in us. This year, 59 of our lawyers are listed, including: Christopher Anderson,
Mar. 25, 2024 – Peter Glicklich has been appointed president of the USA Branch of the International Fiscal Association (IFA). The USA Branch has close to 1,000 tax professionals as members and is one of the largest branches of the 14,000-member worldwide organization. Peter is known for his innovative and...
Mar. 22, 2024 – Davies partner Charles Tingley hosts the latest episode of the CBA’s Counterfactual podcast which focuses on the Adam F. Fanaki Competition Law Moot, named in memory of former Davies competition law partner and esteemed advocate, Adam Fanaki. Featured guests and co-organizers of the...
Mar. 11, 2024 – On March 8 and 9, students from 13 law schools across Canada competed in the 33rd annual Davies Corporate/Securities Law Moot. This year’s problem explored a variety of issues, including directors’ duties, the exercise of contractual discretion in good faith, damage awards for breach of an...
Mar. 11, 2024 – Congratulations to our partner Jean-Philippe Groleau on becoming a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), an elite organization of trial lawyers from the United States and Canada who have mastered the art of advocacy and whose professional careers have been marked by the highest...
Mar. 06, 2024 – Davies acted for Plusgrade in connection with General Atlantic’s strategic investment in the ancillary revenue powerhouse. The investment represents a monumental transaction for the global travel tech sector. Plusgrade is a global leader in ancillary revenue solutions for the travel industry...
Mar. 05, 2024 – We are honoured to be ranked in the 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory with 117 of our lawyers included among the top practitioners in the country—36 of them receiving the highest ranking of Most Frequently Recommended. In addition to the individual rankings, we are also listed as...
Feb. 20, 2024 – We are pleased to share that Chambers and Partners has once again recognized Davies as a leading firm in the 2024 edition of the Chambers Global Guide. We have achieved the highest percentage of Band 1 lawyer rankings relative to firm size among all Canadian law firms, with 48 rankings...
Feb. 12, 2024 – We are pleased to welcome Jacob Yau as a partner in our Toronto office Tax group. Jacob has extensive experience in tax litigation, having argued before the Tax Court of Canada and the Federal Court of Appeal on matters including income tax, excise tax and the general anti-avoidance rule (GAAR). ...
Feb. 06, 2024 – Davies is acting as Canadian counsel to Red 5 Limited, an Australia-based gold miner, in a merger of equals with Silver Lake Resources, creating a leading mid-tier gold company with a combined value of approximately A$2.2 billion. The transaction is expected to close in June 2024. The Davies...
Jan. 29, 2024 – We are pleased to welcome Matthew Hendy as a partner to our Mergers and Acquisitions practice in Montréal. Clients rely on Matt’s expansive knowledge of mergers and acquisitions, which spans a variety of industries. He advises US and international buyers on domestic and cross-border mergers...
Jan. 25, 2024 – Law360 has named Commissioner of Competition v Rogers Communications Inc., Shaw Communications Inc. and Vidéotron Ltd. the #1 business decision of 2023. This matter concerned the largest merger in the history of the Canadian telecom industry, valued at C$26 billion. Davies...
Jan. 22, 2024 – Michael Kandev has been appointed president of the Canadian branch of the International Fiscal Association (IFA). The IFA’s Canadian branch is comprised of over 650 members, including taxpayers, advisers, government officials, members of the judiciary and university professors. It is the only...
Jan. 22, 2024 – This month, Marc André Gaudreau Duval assumes the role of Chair of the Young IFA Network (YIN) Canada Committee. An innovative and business-oriented tax lawyer, Marc André will head the committee as it develops, proposes and implements various activities at the branch, regional and global levels...
Jan. 19, 2024 – Davies is acting as counsel to Blackstone, one of the world’s leading investment firms, in its US$3.5-billion take-private acquisition of Tricon Residential Inc., an owner, operator and developer of approximately 38,000 homes in the U.S. Sun Belt and multi-family apartments in Toronto. Under...
Jan. 09, 2024 – The 2024 Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada recognizes 34 of our partners with 59 rankings across 18 practice areas. The guide’s Who’s Who in Canadian Law Firms ranks us #1 for Corporate Transactions in Toronto, relative to firm size, and #1 for Tax in...
Jan. 05, 2024 – In a recent landmark transaction, Davies acted as counsel to TPG in its acquisition (and related financings) from Oxford Property Group of a 75% interest in two Class-A industrial business parks in the Greater Toronto Area, valued at C$1.3 billion. TPG is a leader in the alternative asset...
Jan. 03, 2024 – For the second consecutive year, Davies is the #1 Canadian law firm for activist-side mandates based on both value of activist stake and aggregate target market cap in Bloomberg’s 2023 Global Activism League Tables. Davies is the Canadian law firm for high-stakes mandates. We act in...
Dec. 28, 2023 – Davies is acting for Vance Street Capital, a Los Angeles private equity fund, in the sale of Terra Insights, a Vancouver-based geotechnical, structural and geospatial monitoring company, to Orica, one of the world's premier mining and infrastructure solutions providers, for cash consideration of...
Dec. 22, 2023 – Davies is proud to be the #1 Canadian law firm (top 3 globally) for activism mandates based on average market-cap for all representations and activist representations in the 2023 Diligent Advisor Awards. Davies is the Canadian law firm for high-stakes mandates. We act in some of Canada’s...
Dec. 21, 2023 – Jim Dinning was recently interviewed for a Mergermarket article titled “Canadian barriers to Chinese investment likely to expand, remain indefinitely—advisors say. ” The article examines these barriers, which “have increased in recent years due to tensions between the Canadian and...
Dec. 15, 2023 – The 2024 edition of Global Competition Review (GCR) 100 once again lists Davies as an Elite Canadian Firm—the highest category awarded in the jurisdiction and a ranking the firm has held since 2008, when Canada was first included in the ranking. GCR 100 is a comprehensive listing...
Dec. 14, 2023 – Davies is once again listed in the Global Restructuring Review (GRR) 100, the top ranking publication for restructuring and insolvency practitioners, as it has been since the publication’s inception. Renowned globally for its innovative and strategic approach, the firm is involved in...
Dec. 14, 2023 – Nathan Boidman, Michael Kandev and Ian Caines have co-authored an article for Bloomberg Tax about the controversy between Canada and the United States over Canada’s proposed digital services tax (DST). The Canadian government first proposed the DST in 2020, calling for a 3% tax on certain...
Dec. 12, 2023 – Congratulations to the following lawyers who have been promoted to partner, effective January 1, 2024: Stuart Berger (Capital Markets and Securities, Mergers and Acquisitions), Sabina Han (Tax), Chenyang Li (Dispute Resolution), Andrew Mihalik (Mergers and Acquisitions, Mining), Jonathan Rhein...
Nov. 24, 2023 – Pawel Mielcarek and Sharon Ford are named as 2023 Lexpert Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40 in recognition of their exceptional achievements as legal professionals and as members of the community. Pawel is known for his efficiency and strong business sense. He provides detailed...
Nov. 23, 2023 – The 2023 Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation lists 19 Davies partners among Canada’s top practitioners. This year, the following partners are recognized for excellence in the industry: Marc-André Boutin, William Brock, Chantelle Cseh, Marie-France Dompierre, Guy Du Pont, Denis...
Nov. 21, 2023 – The International Fiscal Association appoints Davies partner Marc André Gaudreau Duval to the Young IFA Network (YIN) Committee, making him the only Canadian member. His appointment was announced recently at the general assembly in Cancun. Marc André is an innovative and business-oriented tax...
Nov. 20, 2023 – An article co-authored by Jennifer Lee, Zachary Kling, Jonathan Rhein, Zaira Cortes Rivero and Peter Glicklich is published in Bloomberg Tax. The article, focused on the U.S. Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT), warns that the application of certain aggregation rules as described...
Nov. 17, 2023 – Davies focuses on high-stakes business matters. Our teams include innovative thinkers in the practice areas we serve. Fifteen Davies lawyers are inducted into the Legal 500 Hall of Fame; 30 are recognized as Leading Individuals; 11 as Next Generation Partners and three as Rising Stars....
Nov. 15, 2023 – Partner Carol Pennycook was named the 2023 Lifetime Champion by The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships at its P3 National Awards Gala Luncheon. This award was created to recognize individuals who have made meaningful contributions to the advancement of public-private partnerships....
Nov. 01, 2023 – Patricia Olasker joined Ele Klein (Schulte, Roth & Zabel LLP) and Douglas A. Rappaport (Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP) for a panel discussion on “Trending Legal Issues: SEC/Regulatory Proposals and Rules Update” at the 2023 Active-Passive Investor Summit, which took place on October 17 in...
Nov. 01, 2023 – Davies Affiliated Scholar Poonam Puri is named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network (WXN), receiving the award in the “Professionals” category. The WXN Top 100 awards celebrate the accomplishments of professional women across the country by recognizing...
Oct. 26, 2023 – The 2023 Lexpert Special Edition: Mining ranks 16 Davies partners among Canada’s top practitioners. This special edition recognizes distinguished lawyers in the global mining sector who offer expertise across a range of practice areas. This year, the following partners are recognized...
Oct. 26, 2023 – Davies is acting as Canadian counsel to OUTFRONT Media Inc. in the C$410-million sale of its Canadian business to Bell Media, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BCE. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and other closing conditions. It is expected to close in 2024. The Davies team on...
Oct. 06, 2023 – Wonder what it’s like to preside over or clerk at the Canadian Competition Tribunal? Join Davies partner and Counterfactual podcast host Charles Tingley in conversation with Canadian Competition Tribunal Chair Justice Andrew D. Little and Umang Khandelwal, former law clerk to Justice...
Oct. 02, 2023 – The Litigation Counsel of America (LCA) welcomes partner Derek Ricci as a Fellow of its honorary society. Fellows are chosen for their excellence and accomplishment in litigation, both at the trial and appellate levels, and their superior ethical reputation. Society membership represents less...
Sept. 28, 2023 – Davies focuses on high-stakes business matters. Our teams include innovative thinkers in the practice areas we serve. Our excellence is recognized not only by our clients and peers, but also by industry guides like Chambers. The 2024 edition of Chambers Canada was released and the...
Sept. 27, 2023 – As Chair of the Canadian Bar Association’s National Competition Law and Foreign Investment Review, partner Elisa Kearney will help promote awareness and understanding of the legal and policy issues related to this practice area.
Sept. 26, 2023 – Congratulations to partner William Brock, who will receive the Université de Montréal Philanthropy Award at this year’s Soirée Étincelles. This honour is awarded to a U de M donor who stands out for his or her remarkable philanthropic commitment and who is admired by his or her peers for his or...
Sept. 25, 2023 – The 2023 Lexpert Special Edition: Energy names 16 Davies partners among Canada’s top practitioners. Comprising a cross-disciplinary group of lawyers, Davies’ Energy practice regularly acts for clients on cutting-edge projects and transactions. This year, the following partners are...
Aug. 30, 2023 – International Tax Review (ITR) World Tax guide once again ranks Davies as a Tier 1 firm in the areas of Tax, Tax Controversy and Transactional Tax. In addition to these rankings, 11 of our lawyers are recognized as leaders in their respective fields: Neal Armstrong, Nathan...
Aug. 24, 2023 – The 2024 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada names Davies “Law Firm of the Year” for Alternative Dispute Resolution and Corporate Law. Additionally, 134 partners in 48 practice areas are named among the country’s best, while the following six partners received “Lawyer of the Year” in...
Aug. 18, 2023 – Earlier this week, Korea-based EcoPro BM, Ford and SK On announced their C$1.2 billion joint venture to build a new cathode manufacturing facility in Bécancour, Québec. This represents a significant investment in Canadian production of electric vehicle (EV) battery materials driven by a growing...
Aug. 08, 2023 – A testament to our established and up-and-coming first-chair talent, Davies women were honoured in multiple categories*: Andrea Burke (Litigation Star, Top 100 Women Litigators), Chantelle Cseh (Litigation Star, Top 100 Women Litigators, 40 & Under List), Marie-France Dompierre (Future Star),...
July 20, 2023 – Davies maintains its Band 1 ranking for Private Wealth Law–Canada in the 2023 edition of Chambers High Net Worth. A private client quoted in the guide noted that “Davies has a team of highly qualified professionals that provide highly technical support in a manner that a non-tax...
July 18, 2023 – Davies has again been recognized by International Financial Law Review as a top-tier firm, achieving Tier 1 status in seven financial and corporate law practice areas, including Banking: Canada, Capital Markets: Ontario, M&A: Canada, M&A: Ontario, M&A: Québec, Project Development –...
July 12, 2023 – Davies Senior International Tax Counsel Nathan Boidman and partner Peter A. Glicklich were recently featured in Bloomberg Tax. They co-authored a piece on H.R. 3665, or the “Defending American Jobs and Investment Act. ” This proposed legislation could, if adopted, indirectly compel other...
July 10, 2023 – Congratulations to partners Anita Banicevic and Charles Tingley for their appointments and to John Bodrug and Alysha Manji-Knight for their re-appointments to the leadership of the American Bar Association’s Section of Antitrust Law for the 2023/24 ABA fiscal year. The Antitrust Law...
July 04, 2023 – Davies is proud to be named the #1 Canadian law firm for activist-side mandates based on value of activist stake; the #1 Canadian law firm by aggregate market cap; and the #1 Canadian law firm by $5 billion+ targets only in Bloomberg’s Global Activism League Tables for the first half of...
June 28, 2023 – Over 40 companies and investors in the innovation sector turned to Davies in the past 18 months for their most complex transactions, with a combined deal value exceeding US$44 billion. As a result, the 2023 Lexpert Special Edition: Technology and Health Sciences ranks 14 Davies...
June 23, 2023 – The inaugural Global Competition Review FIC 40 Under 40 recognizes Jim Dinning among the world’s leading foreign investment lawyers. Known for his business acumen and expertise with complex foreign investment issues, Jim’s counsel is sought by both foreign and domestic clients. He...
June 06, 2023 – In an episode of The Deal’s Activist Investing Today podcast, Patricia Olasker discusses new developments in shareholder activism and drivers of hostile M&A in the mining sector. Listen here.
May 23, 2023 – The 2023 Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure ranks 14 Davies partners among the top advisors in Canada. Over the past year, Davies continued to lead the charge on trends shaping the progress of significant North American infrastructure projects and public-private partnerships...
May 19, 2023 – Davies is pleased to be named Canada’s Capital Markets Firm of the Year at the 2023 International Financial Law Review (IFLR) Americas Awards. This award reflects our standing as a leading firm in advising clients on their most complex and cross-border corporate finance matters, such as: Acted...
May 15, 2023 – Davies is honoured to be recognized at the 2023 Canadian Law Awards in the categories: Commercial Litigation Team of the Year, Insolvency and Restructuring Deal of the Year, Infrastructure and Projects Deal of the Year and Capital Markets Deal of the Year. These awards are a reflection of the...
May 08, 2023 – We are pleased to announce that Jordan Altman has joined Davies as a partner in the Corporate practice of our Montréal office. Jordan is a seasoned adviser on cross-border and domestic mergers and acquisitions. He provides tailored counsel to public and private companies as well as various...
May 03, 2023 – Benchmark Canada has released its 2023 Litigation Guide and Top 50 Trial Lawyers list. Partners William Brock, Guy Du Pont and Kent Thomson were named to the 2023 Benchmark Litigation Canada Top 50 Trial Lawyers list. Our litigation team achieved the top distinction of “Highly Recommended” in...
Apr. 24, 2023 – The 2023 Lexpert Special Edition: Finance and M&A ranks 61 Davies lawyers among the top advisers in Canada. Our most notable recent work includes advising: Shaw Communications Inc. in its C$26-billion acquisition by Rogers Communications Inc., a transformative deal in the Canadian...
Apr. 24, 2023 – In a recent letter to Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Canada’s Privacy Commissioner requested that his office and the Competition Bureau be permitted to collaborate on investigations, inquiries and other formal compliance matters, while proposing legislation that further...
Apr. 20, 2023 – Davies is acting as counsel to BELLUS Health, Inc. in its US$2-billion sale to GSK, a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in the United Kingdom. Based in Montréal, BELLUS Health works to better the lives of patients suffering from refractory chronic cough (RCC) that does not respond...
Apr. 06, 2023 – Anthony Arquin was recently profiled in Commercial Real Estate Magazine. The article touches on topics that span his 17-year career at Davies, from his active role in major real estate projects to current industry challenges and projects that transform the daily life of citizens. ...
Mar. 31, 2023 – Davies celebrates Rogers Communications Inc.’s acquisition of Shaw Communications Inc. and congratulates the team of talented lawyers who successfully navigated a challenging review process to ensure the approval of one of the largest corporate mergers in Canadian history.
Mar. 28, 2023 – At this year’s GCR Live: Antitrust in the Digital Economy 2023, partner Elisa Kearney will speak on “New Corridors for Market Regulation: Expanding the Law”. She will be joined by enforcers, in-house counsel, private practitioners, academics and economists to discuss some of the most pressing...
Mar. 20, 2023 – In an interview with trucknews.com, partner Shari Cohen suggests that the “Driver Inc. ” employment model for truck drivers is legal and viable under certain conditions. Shari notes that “the determination of whether a driver is an independent contractor is based on a multi-factor legal analysis....
Mar. 17, 2023 – Davies acted as counsel to Lithium Royalty Corp. (LRC) in its C$150-million initial public offering (IPO) on the Toronto Stock Exchange. LRC is a lithium-focused royalty company with a globally diversified portfolio of 29 royalties on mineral properties around the world. These properties supply...
Mar. 15, 2023 – Continuing the firm’s tradition of supporting McGill's Faculty of Law, Davies will fund the L.E.X. Outreach Program. Designed to engage youth from communities that face systemic barriers to education and are under-represented in Canadian law schools and the legal profession, the program pairs...
Mar. 13, 2023 – On March 10 and 11, students from 14 law schools across Canada competed in the 32nd annual Davies Corporate/Securities Law Moot. This year’s problem, loosely based on the Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Wong v Pretium Resources, explored a secondary market...
Mar. 08, 2023 – Guy Du Pont was inducted as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation (ABF), a global honorary society of lawyers, judges and legal scholars whose public and private careers have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the highest principles of the legal profession and the welfare of their...
Mar. 02, 2023 – Davies is acting as Canadian counsel to LKQ Corporation in its C$2.8-billion acquisition of Uni-Select Inc. Founded in Boucherville, Québec, Uni-Select is a leader in the distribution of automotive refinish and industrial coatings and related products in North America, as well as a leader in...
Mar. 02, 2023 – Davies acted for Alaris Equity Partners in its strategic investment with Brookfield Special Investments in Body Contours Centers LLC. This transaction is the first in a previously disclosed third-party asset management initiative for Alaris Equity Partners. The investment was completed by way of...
Mar. 01, 2023 – Established through generous donations from Osgoode alumni at Davies and matching funds from Osgoode Hall Law School, the annual award will help support a first-year juris doctor (JD) student who has demonstrated financial need and exceptional promise and who has overcome obstacles related to...
Feb. 28, 2023 – The 2023 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory has named 119 Davies lawyers among the country’s top practitioners, with 38 receiving the highest ranking of Most Frequently Recommended. In addition to the individual rankings, the firm was ranked Most Frequently Recommended in 12 practice...
Feb. 16, 2023 – Chambers and Partners has once again recognized our reputation for excellence and unwavering client focus in the 2023 edition of Chambers Global: The World’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Davies achieved the highest number of Band 1 lawyer rankings relative to firm size among all...
Feb. 10, 2023 – Davies secured victories on behalf of Shaw Communications Inc. at both the trial and appellate levels in the Competition Bureau’s challenge to the C$26 billion acquisition of Shaw by Rogers Communications Inc. The landmark case was the largest ever heard by the Competition Tribunal and the...
Jan. 23, 2023 – Partner Sarah Elharrar and Associate Stephen Dalby interviewed two leaders in Toronto’s Venture Capital space, Matthew Golden and Matthew Leibowitz, on the future of Venture Capital (VC) investing in Canada. Golden is the founder and managing partner at Golden Ventures, a leading seed-stage...
Jan. 19, 2023 – Davies successfully acted for Envergent Technologies LLC, a subsidiary of Honeywell International Inc. and UOP LLC, in proceedings that arose out of the construction and equipping of a biofuel production plant in the city of Port-Cartier, Québec. Envergent contracted with AE Côte-Nord Canada...
Jan. 16, 2023 – The 2023 Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada recognizes 36 of our partners with 59 rankings across 18 practice areas. Additionally, the guide’s Who's Who in Canadian Law Firms ranks us #1 for Corporate Transactions in Toronto, relative to firm size, and #1...
Jan. 13, 2023 – Davies is advising the special committee of the board of directors of Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. in connection with management’s proposed takeover bid for the common shares of Canaccord. The proposed offer will not formally commence until a takeover bid circular is filed and mailed, and...
Jan. 06, 2023 – Davies is proud to be the #1 Canadian law firm for activist-side mandates based on value of activist stake and the #1 Canadian law firm based on aggregate target market cap in Bloomberg’s 2022 Global Activism League Tables. Thanks are due to our clients for entrusting us with their...
Jan. 05, 2023 – In a Canadian Lawyer article, partner Natasha MacParland notes that the recent crypto bankruptcy cases present “novel” issues regarding the treatment of cryptocurrency assets and the relief available to stakeholders in insolvency proceedings. These cases have exposed “a gap in the...
Dec. 21, 2022 – For the sixth consecutive year, Global Restructuring Review has recognized Davies among the top 100 law firms in the world for cross-border restructuring and insolvency work. Highlights of our notable work from the past year include representing FTI Consulting Canada Inc. in its...
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