Mergers & Acquisitions

Strategic advice for transactions that move your business forward.

Overview

We advise on a wide range of complex M&A transactions across Canada and internationally, from public company takeovers to strategic acquisitions of private and family-owned businesses. Our focus is on delivering practical, commercially grounded advice that aligns with your objectives.

We take a proactive approach to risk, anticipating challenges, identifying issues early, and structuring transactions to manage exposure before it arises. Our team also brings strong experience navigating regulatory requirements, helping clients move transactions forward efficiently, even in highly scrutinized environments.

Beyond the deal itself, we consider the broader business context, including the impact on shareholders, employees, regulators, and other stakeholders. Whether executing an acquisition, responding to a bid, or forming a strategic partnership, we provide clear, strategic guidance at every stage.

Expertise

  • Public and private mergers and acquisitions
  • Corporate reorganizations including tax deferred inter-generational transfers
  • Cross-border transactions
  • Take-over bids and defense strategies
  • Plans of arrangement
  • Contested transactions and shareholder meetings
  • Special committee mandates and fiduciary considerations
  • Joint ventures and strategic alliances
  • Acquisition and leveraged financing structures
  • Management and leveraged buyouts
  • Distressed M&A and special situations
  • Auction processes and competitive bids
  • Regulatory approvals and government relations

Get in touch

To learn more about how our Mergers and Acquisitions team can support your business, get in touch with one of our team leaders.

Arlene O’Neill
Partner, Co-Chair Corporate Law, Executive Committee
416.865.6640aoneill@grllp.com

Team

Arlene O’Neill
Partner, Co-Chair Corporate Law, Executive Committee
416.865.6640aoneill@grllp.com
Alex Eisenberg
Partner & Co-Chair of the Financial Services Group
416.865.6668aeisenberg@grllp.com
Soma Ray-Ellis
Chair – Employment & Labour Group
416.865.6709srayellis@grllp.com
Kathleen Skerrett
Partner and Chair – Securities and Capital Markets
416.865.6660kskerrett@grllp.com