Mergers and Acquisitions

Public M&A

“I would rank Davies as number one in Canadian M&A and corporate finance.”
Client – Chambers Canada 2020

When the stakes are highest and the issues complex, we forge the right path to get your most critical deals done. Whether negotiated or hostile, bet-the-company or leveraged buyout, we are rigorous in execution, tackling issues with clarity and speed.

Immersing ourselves in your concerns, we use our expertise to help score groundbreaking victories, whether on unsolicited bids, takeover defence or shareholder activism, so that you can realize the full potential of your transaction.

In highly sensitive situations, boards, special committees, target companies and acquirers turn to our team for our incisive counsel on governance and shareholder engagement issues.

At the forefront of dealmaking, we stay committed and focused to get your deal done. In the past five years, we advised on 93 announced deals with a value of more than US$290 billion (MergerMarket).

Representative Work

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited, 2024

Acting for Agnico Eagle Mines Limited in its acquisition of O3 Mining Inc. by way of a friendly take-over bid valued at C$204 million.

Novacap Management Inc., 2024

Acted for Novacap, a leading Canadian private equity firm, in connection with the rollover of its investment in the approximately $6.3-billion privatization of Nuvei Corporation to a new continuation vehicle and other Novacap funds.

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