Dealmaking optimism is back, but increased regulatory scrutiny and ESG requirements continue to pose challenges

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FINANCE AND M&A

Confidence in Canadian financial stability on the up: survey
One possible contributing factor was recent drops in interest rates
Ikka Delamer: pioneering deals transforming Ontario's economy
Her childhood challenges inspired a career serving the public as an Ontario government lawyer
Ontario Securities Commission funds FAIR Canada's investor advocacy
The agreement allocates $11 million to the organization over the next six years
Canadian Securities Administrators propose delegating key registration functions
The delegations aim to harmonize the registration process for investment and mutual fund dealers
2024 saw an M&A boom amid a post-pandemic resurgence: Michael Amm at Torys LLP
Amm says larger transactions reshaped this year's M&A landscape, and he is optimistic for 2025

LEADING LAWYERS IN FINANCE AND M&A

Asif Abdulla
Vancouver, British Columbia
David M.A. Amato
Year called to bar: 2000
Toronto, Ontario
Paul Amirault
Year called to bar: 1995
Ottawa, Ontario
Kendall E. Andersen
Year called to bar: 2001
Vancouver, British Columbia
Jennifer A. Archer
Year called to bar: 2005
Vancouver, British Columbia
Marcus W. Archer
Year called to bar: 1999
Calgary, Alberta