MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

Tim McCormick announced as BLG’s national M&A and corporate transactions practice chair
He chairs the national mergers and acquisitions strategy committee as well
PwC’s 2026 mid-year Canadian M&A update sees landscape reshaped by geopolitical shifts
Report notes strong activity for materials, industrials, information technology
Lavery names Alexandre Hébert as head of business law group
He focuses on M&A, divestitures, corporate finance, venture capital
M&A lawyers on how regulatory changes driven by geopolitical instability are affecting deals
Deal-making is being impacted by Canada's policy shifts to fortify its economy and security

BIG DEALS

Cassels and Fasken among advisors on the deal

2026 LEADING LAWYERS IN MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

Elise Beauregard
Year called to bar: 2009
Montréal, Québec
Scott Robson
Year called to bar: 2015
Calgary, Alberta
Patrick McNally
Year called to bar: 2013
Calgary, Alberta
Neil Ezra Hazan
Year called to bar: 2005
Montréal, Québec
Walied Soliman
Year called to bar: 2002
Toronto, Ontario
Joel E. Binder
Year called to bar: 1991
Toronto, Ontario