Bit Digital, Inc.
Acted for Nasdaq-listed Bit Digital, Inc. in its acquisition of Enovum Data Centers Corp., a Montreal-based owner, operator, and developer of high-performance computing datacenters.
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Charles advises private equity and pension fund clients on domestic and cross-border acquisitions, dispositions and joint venture matters.
With a robust background in corporate law, Charles is known for his responsiveness and innovative solutions. He brings strategic insight and a practical approach to all his clients' matters.
Partner
Charles advises private equity and pension fund clients on domestic and cross-border acquisitions, dispositions and joint venture matters.
With a robust background in corporate law, Charles is known for his responsiveness and innovative solutions. He brings strategic insight and a practical approach to all his clients' matters.
Bit Digital, Inc.
Acted for Nasdaq-listed Bit Digital, Inc. in its acquisition of Enovum Data Centers Corp., a Montreal-based owner, operator, and developer of high-performance computing datacenters.
Aecon Utilities Group Inc.
Acted for Aecon Utilities Group Inc., in its acquisition of Xtreme Powerline Construction, an electrical distribution utility contractor, for US$73 million with the potential for additional contingent proceeds.
Vance Street Capital LLC
Acted 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 for cash consideration of C$505 million.
Ironbridge Equity Partners Management Limited
Acted for funds affiliated with Ironbridge Equity Partners Management Limited in the acquisition and related financing of Gardner Glass Products, Inc., a North Carolina-based company that manufactures and distributes tempered, mirrored, backpainted, and laminated glass products.
Viking Global Investors LP
Acted for funds affiliated with Viking Global Investors LP in connection with Valsoft Corporation Inc.'s note issuance in an initial aggregate amount of US$170-million to Coatue Management and funds affiliated with Viking Global Investors LP.
Amcor Rigid Plastics USA, Inc.
Acting for Amcor Rigid Plastics USA, Inc. in the sale of its 50% interest in Bericap North America, a 50/50 joint venture between Amcor and Germany-based Bericap Holding GmbH that manufactures closures for beverage, food and industrial end markets in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Interactive Validated Solutions 88 Inc.
Acted for the shareholders, including Desjardins Capital, Anges Québec capital and a large group of angel investors, of Interactive Validated Solutions 88 Inc., a company specializing in SaaS quality, compliance and traceability solutions, in its sale to TradeBeyond, a Hong Kong based leading supply chain platform.
Mountaingate Capital
Acted for Mountaingate Capital Management II, L.P. in its strategic investment in Bond Brand Loyalty Group, a leading marketing, customer experience and loyalty software management group.
MacKinnon, Bennett & Co.
Acted for MacKinnon, Bennett & Co. in the sale of its C$52-million stake in Miovision, a leading provider of intelligent transportation solutions, to TELUS Ventures.
MacKinnon, Bennett & Co. and Idealist Capital
Acted for co-investors MacKinnon, Bennett & Co. and Idealist Capital in their growth capital equity investment in XNRGY Climate Systems, a leader in the design and manufacturing of energy efficient commercial HVAC systems.
MacKinnon, Bennett & Co.
Acted for MacKinnon, Bennett & Co. in connection with the C$32-million merger of its portfolio company Bird Canada Inc. with Bird Global, Inc.
Vance Street Capital
Acted for Vance Street Capital, a U.S. private equity firm, and its portfolio company Terra Insights, in its acquisition of NavStar, a Vancouver-based global leader in monitoring technology for automated detection of movement on slopes and structures.
E-Cycle Solutions Inc.
Acted for E-Cycle Solutions Inc. in its sale to JX Nippon Mining & Metals Corporation, a leading supplier of consumable electronic materials.
Logiciels Metrio Inc.
Acted for Logiciels Metrio Inc., a Montréal-based ESG reporting and analytics firm, in its sale to Nasdaq, Inc., a global technology company.
FS Investors
Acted for FS Investors, as lead investor, as well as Fonds de solidarité FTQ, Fondaction, Fonds économie circulaire and MacKinnon, Bennett & Co. in connection with their respective investments in the Montréal green tech company CarbiCrete Inc.
Cominar REIT
Acted for Cominar REIT, one of Canada's largest diversified real estate investment trusts and the largest commercial property owner in Québec, in its C$5.7-billion sale to Iris Acquisition II LP, which is an entity created by a consortium led by Canderel Real Estate Property Inc., one of Canada's largest privately held real estate companies.
MacKinnon, Bennett & Co.
Acted for MacKinnon, Bennett & Co. in its equity investment in Raptor Maps Inc., a SAAS growth-stage startup operating in the solar industry.
Viking Global Investors LP
Acted for funds affiliated with Viking Global Investors LP in their acquisition of a minority stake in Valsoft Corporation Inc., whose business involves the acquisition and growth of vertical software businesses that provide mission-critical solutions to their clients.
OSRAM GmbH
Acted for OSRAM GmbH in connection with its participation in a US$140 million financing round, including a Series D first close of $116M, by Leddartech, a leading provider of sensing technology for autonomous driving headquartered in Québec City.
Interfor Corporation
Acted for Interfor Corporation in its $490-million acquisition of 100% of the equity interests of Kelso & Company-backed EACOM Timber Corporation.
Enbridge Inc.
Acted for Enbridge Inc. in the sale of its minority ownership interest in Noverco Inc. to Trencap L.P. for $1.14 billion.
Sport Maska Inc.
Acted for Sport Maska Inc., a portfolio company of Birch Hill Equity Partners and owner of CCM Hockey, in its acquisition of Tournament Sports Marketing Inc.
Blackstone Tactical Opportunities
Acted as Canadian counsel to funds managed by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities in their acquisition (and related financing) of H.I.G. Capital-backed Sustana Group, a Wisconsin and Quebec-based manufacturer of premium, sustainable recycled fiber, paper, and packaging products.
Solutions Perkuto Inc. and Technologies Perkuto Inc.
Acted for the shareholders of Solutions Perkuto Inc., a Montréal-based leading Canadian marketing automation agency, and Technologies Perkuto Inc., its affiliated SaaS company, in their sale to MERGE, a Chicago-based marketing and technology development agency backed by Keystone Capital.
MacKinnon, Bennett & Co.
Acted for MacKinnon, Bennett & Co. in the formation of MKB Partners Fund II, a private equity fund that invests in clean technology and smart city companies in the energy and transportation sectors.
Bentley Systems, Incorporated
Acted for Bentley Systems, Incorporated in its acquisition of Canadian software company Minalytix Inc., the developer of the MX Deposit mining software.
Scotiabank and Echelon Capital Markets
Acted for a syndicate of underwriters co-led by Scotiabank and Echelon Capital Markets in mdf commerce inc.'s bought deal public offering of $67.8 million in subscription receipts in the context of mdf's acquisition of Periscope Intermediate Corporation for a purchase price of approximately US$207.3 million.
RST Instruments Ltd. and Measurand Instruments Inc.
Acted for Vance Street Capital LLC, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, and its portfolio companies RST Instruments Ltd. and Measurand Instruments Inc., in their acquisition of 3v Geomatics Inc., a world leader in the use of radar satellite images to detect and measure ground and infrastructure displacement across large areas.
Bentley Systems, Incorporated
Acted for Bentley Systems, Incorporated, in its acquisition of Seequent Holdings Limited, a global leader in 3D modelling software for the geosciences, for US$1.05 billion.
Bentley Systems, Incorporated
Acted for Bentley Systems, Incorporated in its acquisition of Ontracks EAM Consulting Ltd., a company specializing in strategic asset management and operational performance improvement for asset-intensive organizations in energy, utilities, transportation, mining, manufacturing, and government.
Fédération des Caisses Desjardins
Acted for Fédération des Caisses Desjardins in connection with the cross-border restructuring of Cirque du Soleil under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act and Chapter 15 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code as well as the implementation of cash management arrangements and other facilities.
MacKinnon, Bennett & Co.
Acted for a group of investors led by MacKinnon, Bennett & Co. in connection with AddEnergie Technologies' $53-million Series C financing round.
Aebi Schmidt Holding AG
Acted for Aebi Schmidt Holding AG in its acquisition of Équipements Lourds Papineau Inc., a leading manufacturer of automotive equipment and attachments for snow removal and road maintenance.
SEMAFO Inc.
Acted as counsel to SEMAFO Inc. in its US$2.1-billion business combination with Endeavour Mining Corporation by way of plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (Québec).
PSP Investments
Acted for PSP Investments in its strategic investment in SitusAMC, the leading provider of services and technology supporting the real estate finance industry.
National Bank Financial Inc.
Acted for a syndicate of underwriters co-led by National Bank Financial Inc. and Desjardins Capital Markets in Goodfood Market Corp.'s $30 million public offering of convertible debentures.
CCM Hockey
Acted for CCM Hockey, a portfolio company of Birch Hill Equity Partners, in its acquisition of Step Skating Blades.
Spear Street Capital, LLC
Acted for Spear Street Capital, LLC, in the acquisition of one of the most significant tech hubs in Montréal, the recently redeveloped O Mile-Ex complex located at 6650-6666 Saint-Urbain Street, Montréal.
Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust
Acted for Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) in the $268-million acquisition from Rockhill Apartments Inc. of a multi-residential rental property comprising 1,004 suites in Montréal, Québec. The REIT, which co-acquired the property with Investors Real Property Fund, is the asset and property manager for the co-tenancy and is earning fees for these services.
JAM Industries Ltd.
Acted for the shareholders of JAM Industries Ltd. in the sale of its majority interest to DCC Technology Holdings Canada Inc., a subsidiary of DCC plc.
Trivest Partners L.P.
Acted for Trivest Partners, a U.S. private equity firm focused exclusively on mid-market founder- and family-owned businesses, in its acquisition of GAL Power Systems, a leading Canadian provider of commercial and industrial power generator sets and climate control systems operating across Canada, including Québec.
McGill University—Louis Gosselin Scholarship in Law (2016)
Québec, 2018
New York, 2024
McGill University, BCL/LLB (Dean’s Honour List), 2018
McGill University, BA (Philosophy), 2013
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