Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions

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Acquisitions of private businesses in Canada

We review the legal and market factors involved in these deals, offering practical insights to assist buyers and sellers alike.

Return of the hybrid: the rise of structured equity solutions

Organizations can achieve transformative capital solutions through structured equity transactions.

How will private credit impact M&A transactions?

We look at how private credit entered the Canadian market and the role it could play in M&A transactions in the years to come.

New measures adopted by Canadian Securities Administrators aim to support Canada’s capital markets competitiveness

Continued efforts are being made by Canadian securities regulators to reduce unnecessary regulatory burden and support capital raising in Canada.

Directors’ duties

Directors’ duties The corporate statutes in Canada impose two principal duties on directors: the fiduciary duty and the duty of care. Directors...

Pre-acquisition considerations

Pre-acquisition considerations Early warning and insider reporting Canadian securities laws contain an “early warning” reporting system...

Canadian public company mergers and acquisitions

A practical guide to the issues surrounding acquisitions of public companies in Canada.

M&A transactions involving AI companies: representations and warranties

Companies that develop AI technologies have become highly attractive acquisition targets.