Osler tops Canadian M&A league table rankings for 2023

Alex Gorka

Jan 12, 2024

Osler is proud to be ranked as the #1 Canadian law firm in the M&A league tables by value for Canada published by Mergermarket for full-year 2023. Highlights of Osler’s rankings include:

  • #1 Canadian law firm and #2 overall in the M&A league tables for Canada by value (Mergermarket)
  • #2 law firm overall in the M&A league tables for completed deals for Canada by value (LSEG, formerly Refinitiv)
  • Only Canadian law firm ranked in the Global M&A league tables for completed deals by value (LSEG)
  • #2 law firm in the M&A league tables for Canada by deal count (Mergermarket, LSEG and Bloomberg)

In 2023, LSEG reported US$185 billion of completed M&A deal activity with Canadian involvement. Osler advised on US$49.9 billion in total transaction value represented by 144 deals.

“We are proud of our league table results for 2023, which are a testament to the trust our clients continue to place in us with their most critical transactions, and to the depth of expertise and talent across our M&A practice. We are privileged to have the opportunities to support our clients as they navigate increasingly challenging business conditions, and for our outstanding and committed team,” Alex Gorka, Co-chair of Osler’s Mergers and Acquisitions group.