Osler advised BC Partners in connection with the entering into of a definitive agreement to sell a majority of its equity interest in Garda World Security Corporation in a transaction which values GardaWorld at $13.5 billion. Pursuant to the transaction, Stephan Crétier, collectively with select members of Management, will hold approximately 70% of GardaWorld and HPS Investment Partners, leading a group of sophisticated minority investors, will collectively hold a minority equity interest. BC Partners will also continue to hold a minority interest.
This transaction represents the largest private buyout in Canada to date.
BC Partners is a leading alternative investment manager in the areas of private equity, credit and real estate.
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP advised BC Partners with a team consisting of Shahir Guindi and Sophie Amyot (Corporate) and Firoz Ahmed, Matias Milet and Matthew Zvan (Tax).
Key Contact
Former National Co-Chair, Partner, Corporate, Montréal
Team
Partner, Corporate, Montréal
Partner, Tax, Toronto
Partner, Tax, Toronto
Associate, Tax, Toronto
