Nov 13, 2017
The M&A Advisor revealed the winners of its 16th Annual M&A Advisor Awards on November 13, recognizing Osler’s role in advising Walter Energy Canada in its acquisition by Conuma Coal Resources Limited (a deal valued between $100MM and $250MM), which was one of The M&A Advisor’s Restructuring Deals of the Year. Osler was also Canadian counsel in the restructuring of Payless Holdings LLC and its debtor affiliates, which was the winner of The M&A Advisor’s Restructuring Deal of the Year over $250 million. The sold-out event was held at the Metropolitan Club in New York City.
Osler was chosen from over 650 participating companies to receive the award. The award recipients represent the best of the M&A industry in 2017 and earned these honours by standing out in a group of very impressive candidates. This year’s winners were chosen by a judging committee of 29 top M&A industry experts from over 280 nominees, representing over 650 companies.
Now in its 20th year, The M&A Advisor was founded to offer insights and intelligence on mergers and acquisitions, establishing the industry’s leading media outlet in 1998. Today, the firm is recognized as the world’s premier leadership organization for mergers & acquisitions, restructuring and corporate finance professionals, delivering a range of integrated services from offices in New York and London.
Osler’s Insolvency & Restructuring Group is one of Canada’s leading multi-disciplinary practices, offering top-tier legal expertise in all aspects required to resolve the most compelling business challenges. Our team based, multi-disciplinary approach delivers innovative and integrated solutions for complex business-critical matters.
Read more about the 16th Annual M&A Advisor Awards [PDF].