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Davies Partners Co-Author Canadian Taxation of Trusts, 2nd ed.

Apr. 24, 2025 – The second edition of Canadian Taxation of Trusts, co-authored by Elie Roth, Chris Anderson, Rhonda Rudick and Ryan Wolfe, will be launched in Toronto on the evening of Monday, May 5. The lawyers, who make up part of the Chambers-ranked Band 1 Tax and Private Client practices...

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Barrick to Sell Stake in Donlin Gold Project

Apr. 24, 2025 – Davies is acting for Barrick Gold Corporation in the US$1.1-billion sale of its 50% interest in the Donlin Gold Project in Alaska to affiliates of Paulson Advisers LLC and NOVAGOLD Resources Inc., with an option for NOVAGOLD to purchase related debt. Paulson and NOVAGOLD have agreed to acquire...

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Lexpert Special Edition Recognizes Davies’ Expertise in Finance

Apr. 16, 2025 – Congratulations to our partners featured in the Lexpert Special Edition: Finance 2025. This recognition is a testament to the trust our clients have placed in us to deliver on their most complex transactions. This year, 50 of our lawyers are listed: Jordan Altman,

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Lexpert Special Edition Recognizes Davies’ Expertise in M&A

Apr. 16, 2025 – Congratulations to our partners featured in the Lexpert Special Edition: M&A 2025. This recognition is a testament to the trust our clients have placed in us to work on their most important deals. This year, 40 of our lawyers are listed: Aaron Atkinson,

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Sébastien Roy Discusses the Challenges Associated with Business Takeovers in an Interview with Les Affaires

Mar. 20, 2025 – In a recent Les Affaires article about business takeovers, Sébastien Roy talked about the challenges posed by this process. He discussed, among other things, connecting sellers and buyers and the need to implement favourable tax measures for successors. Read the article (in French).

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Davies Acts for British Columbia Civil Liberties Association Before the Supreme Court of Canada

Mar. 18, 2025 – The Supreme Court of Canada recently allowed the appeal in the case of John Howard Society v. Saskatchewan (Attorney General). A majority of the Court held that the standard of proof for inmate disciplinary proceedings in Saskatchewan must be "beyond a reasonable doubt," the same...

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Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory Affirms Davies’ Position as a Leading Law Firm

Mar. 11, 2025 – Davies has once again been recognized as a top-tier Canadian law firm in the 2025 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Across multiple categories, 123 of our lawyers have been ranked as top practitioners in Canada, with 35 receiving the highest ranking of Most Frequently Recommended. In...

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Davies’ Annual Corporate/Securities Law Moot 2025

Mar. 11, 2025 – On March 7 and 8, students from 15 law schools across Canada competed in the 34th annual Davies Corporate/Securities Law Moot. This year’s problem explored a variety of issues, including material adverse effect, compliance with interim covenants and “time of the essence” clauses. The top two...

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Davies Advises on 7 of the Top 10 Private Equity Deals Recognized by CVCA

Feb. 25, 2025 – We are proud to have advised on seven of the Top 10 Canadian Private Equity Deals in the Canadian Venture Capital Association’s (CVCA) 2024 year-end market overview – including every transaction valued at more than C$1 billion. This strong presence across the highest-profile deals reflects the...

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Lucien Bouchard, Sébastien Roy and Nicolas Morin Discuss the Importance of Business Takeovers for Québec’s Economic Future in La Presse

Feb. 25, 2025 – In a recently published opinion piece for La Presse, Lucien Bouchard, Sébastien Roy and Nicolas Morin look at business takeovers, which present a unique opportunity to strengthen the economy while preserving the entrepreneurial heritage of previous generations and their community imprint....

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Charles Tingley Hosts Counterfactual Podcast Discussing the Competition Tribunal’s Recent Cineplex Decision

Feb. 20, 2025 – Davies partner Charles Tingley hosts the latest episode of the CBA’s Counterfactual podcast, focusing on the recent decision of the Canadian Competition Tribunal in the Cineplex case. Davies issued a bulletin on this decision last year. This episode of Counterfactual...

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Davies Leads with Highest Percentage of Band 1 Lawyer Rankings in Chambers Global 2025

Feb. 13, 2025 – We are pleased to share that Chambers Global once again recognizes Davies as a top-tier firm, having the highest percentage of Band 1 lawyer rankings among all Canadian law firms. The firm has 51 lawyer rankings overall with a total of 46 lawyers ranked across 13 ranked practices. ...

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4 Davies Matters Among Law360’s Top 10 Business Decisions of 2024

Feb. 05, 2025 – The Davies litigation team continues to play the lead role in an outsized number of high-profile matters, with four of our recent cases ranking among the top six in Law360’s Top 10 Business Decisions of 2024. In sixth position is Riot Platforms, Inc. v. Bitfarms Ltd. Last...

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Davies Welcomes Christine Perry to the Private Client Group in Toronto

Feb. 03, 2025 – We are pleased to announce that Christine Perry has joined the firm as a partner in the Private Client and Tax practice groups in Toronto. Christine’s practice focuses on trusts and estates, in particular tax and estate planning for high-net-worth individuals. Christine advises clients on...

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Novacap Successfully Closes the First Digital Infrastructure Fund I, Exceeding Target of US$1 Billion

Jan. 23, 2025 – Davies recently acted for Novacap in the closing of the Novacap Digital Infrastructure Fund I, which raised over US$1 billion from existing and new international institutional investors, high-net-worth investors and family offices. This marks a pivotal expansion into digital infrastructure,...

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Davies Strengthens Environmental Practice with Partner Anne-Frédérique Bourret

Jan. 21, 2025 – We are pleased to announce that Anne-Frédérique Bourret has joined the firm as a partner in the Environmental group, a practice recognized as Band 1 by Chambers Canada. Anne-Frédérique is a trusted adviser to clients navigating complex environmental matters. Her expertise spans...

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The International Association of Defense Counsel Welcomes Chanakya Sethi

Jan. 20, 2025 – Chanakya Sethi was recently invited to join the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC). He joins Chantelle Cseh, who is already a member of this exclusive group of approximately 2,500 leading corporate litigators from around the world. Chan is a trial and appellate litigator focused...

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Lexpert Leading 500 Cross-Border Lawyers Recognizes Davies as a Leading Law Firm

Jan. 14, 2025 – The 2025 edition of the Lexpert Leading 500 Cross-Border Lawyers: A Guide to Doing Business in Canada recognizes 32 of our partners with 61 rankings across 18 practice areas. The guide’s Who’s Who in Canadian Law Firms ranked us as #1 in Tax (Montréal) and Corporate Transactions Relative...

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Engine Capital’s Activist Campaign Concludes in Resounding Victory

Jan. 08, 2025 – Davies acted for New York-based Engine Capital LP in connection with its successful proxy contest at Dye & Durham Limited (TSX: DND), a global provider of legal software and technology solutions. The campaign led to the complete reconstitution of DND’s board of directors and...

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Poonam Puri Appointed to the Order of Ontario

Jan. 08, 2025 – Davies is proud to announce that Poonam Puri, Affiliated Scholar, has been appointed to the Order of Ontario, the highest civilian honour in the province. Poonam was recognized for her leading expertise in corporate law, governance and securities regulation, as well as her exemplary leadership...

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Bloomberg Ranks Davies as #1 Canadian Legal Advisor for Activists

Jan. 07, 2025 – For the third consecutive year, Davies is the #1 Canadian law firm for activist-side mandates based on value of activist stake and the #1 Canadian law firm based on aggregate market cap in Bloomberg’s Global Activism League Tables. Davies is the Canadian law firm of choice for...

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Davies Welcomes Seven New Partners

Jan. 06, 2025 – Congratulations to the following lawyers who have accepted an invitation to join the partnership, effective January 1, 2025: Guillaume Charlebois (Public Law, Dispute Resolution, Class Actions), Sumeet Dang (Technology, Life Sciences, Intellectual Property), Rui Gao (Dispute Resolution), Taj...

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Agnico Eagle to Acquire O3 Mining

Dec. 19, 2024 – Davies is acting for Agnico Eagle Mines Limited in its C$204-million strategic acquisition of O3 Mining. The transaction is structured as a friendly takeover bid – one of only a few in the Canadian market in the last ten years. O3 Mining Inc. owns the Marban Project, which is adjacent to...

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GCR 100 Ranks Davies as Elite Canadian Firm for 17th Straight Year

Dec. 13, 2024 – Davies is once again listed as an Elite Canadian Firm in the Global Competition Review (GCR) 100, the highest category awarded in the jurisdiction and a distinction the firm has held since Canada was first included in the rankings. GCR 100 is a comprehensive listing of the...

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Tax Court of Canada Finds in Favour of Russell Martin and Joshua Donaldson

Dec. 12, 2024 – Davies recently acted for former Toronto Blue Jays players Russell Martin and Joshua Donaldson in a tax dispute. The case centered on the correct computation of their income earned in Canada under the Income Tax Act, specifically the proper allocation of employer contributions to...

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Davies Solidifies Leading Law Firm Status in IFLR1000

Dec. 11, 2024 – The 2024 International Financial Law Review has once again recognized Davies’ financial and corporate practices with Tier 1 rankings in the following areas: Banking, Financial and Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and Project Development: Energy and Infrastructure. In...

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President François Hollande at the Third Edition of the Davies Summit: International Investigations and White Collar Defence

The former President of the French Republic was joined by international leading experts in the field.

Dec. 09, 2024 – Over 200 members of the international business community gathered in Montréal’s Le Windsor Ballroom on Thursday, November 21 for a private audience with François Hollande, the 24th President of the French Republic, at the third edition of the “Davies Summit: International Investigations and...

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Groupe Dynamite Completes C$300-Million IPO

Nov. 27, 2024 – Davies acted for Montréal-based Groupe Dynamite Inc. (GDI) in its C$300-million initial public offering of subordinate voting shares, valuing the company at C$2.3 billion. GDI is a growth-oriented company, operating retail stores and digital experiences under two complementary...

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GRR 100 Includes Davies for Eighth Straight Year

Nov. 27, 2024 – Davies is once again listed in the Global Restructuring Review (GRR) 100, the top ranking publication for restructuring and insolvency practitioners, as it has been since the publication’s inception. Our continued inclusion in their rankings is a reflection of the trust our clients place...

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Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation Ranks 18 Partners Among Canada’s Leading Practitioners

Nov. 21, 2024 – A total of 18 Davies partners are recognized in the 2024 Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation. These rankings represent our commitment to handling our clients’ most complex and high-stakes dispute resolution matters, and we thank them for the trust they place in us. This year, the...

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Lexpert Rising Stars Recognizes Three Davies Partners

Nov. 20, 2024 – Marie-France Dompierre, Jennifer Prieto and Élisabeth Robichaud each received the Lexpert Rising Star: Leading Lawyers 40 and Under award at last night’s gala at the Liberty Grand in Toronto. These awards are a testament to their dedication to excellence and their reputations as leaders...

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The 2025 Legal 500 Canada Edition Rankings Solidify Davies' Reputation as a Top-Tier Firm

Nov. 13, 2024 – Davies continues to have a strong presence in the Legal 500 Canada Edition with 66 lawyer rankings across four categories: 35 lawyers are recognized as Leading Partners, 15 lawyers are in the Hall of Fame, nine lawyers are recognized as Next Generation Partners and four lawyers are...

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Capital Markets Tribunal Dismisses Enforcement Proceedings in Matter of Cormark Securities Inc.

Nov. 11, 2024 – Davies acted for Saline Investments Ltd. in successfully defending against recent enforcement proceedings before the Capital Markets Tribunal in Cormark Securities Inc (Re). The Tribunal concluded that the parties did not illegally distribute securities in structuring capital-raising...

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P3 Awards Names Carol Pennycook the Leading Woman in Infrastructure

Oct. 25, 2024 – Last night at the Edison Ballroom in New York City, Carol Pennycook was honoured with P3’s Leading Woman in Infrastructure award. This is a strong reflection of the dedication with which Carol serves her clients, as well as her own industry-shaping experience. Over her 40-year career, Carol...

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Bit Digital, Inc. Acquires Enovum Data Centers Corp.

Oct. 23, 2024 – Davies acted for Nasdaq-listed Bit Digital, Inc., a large-scale digital asset miner and AI infrastructure provider focused on sustainability, in its acquisition of Enovum Data Centers Corp., a Montreal-based owner, operator and developer of high-performance computing data centers. This...

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Davies Acts as Intervener for the Insolvency Institute of Canada Before the Supreme Court of Canada

Oct. 15, 2024 – Davies is pleased to have acted for the Insolvency Institute of Canada (IIC) as an intervener before the Supreme Court of Canada in Aquino v. Ernst & Young (Aquino) and Scott v. Golden Oaks (Golden Oaks), two important commercial cases concerning corporate attribution and...

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Lexpert Special Edition: Restructuring and Insolvency Guide Recognizes 22 Davies Lawyers

Oct. 15, 2024 – The brand new Lexpert Special Edition: Restructuring and Insolvency guide has launched, recognizing 22 Davies lawyers in its inaugural edition. This recognition is a testament to the advice our lawyers provide to our clients in navigating the complex issues involved in restructuring...

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Litigation Counsel of America Welcomes Two Davies Partners as Fellows

Oct. 01, 2024 – The Litigation Counsel of America (LCA) welcomes both Marc-André Boutin and Léon Moubayed as fellows. This is a peer-selected society of top trial lawyers, rigorously vetted for their expertise and service, who represent clients across North America and globally.   Marc-André is a highly...

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Chambers Canada Ranks Davies as a Leading Law Firm Across Multiple Practice Areas

Sept. 26, 2024 – In its 2025 edition, Chambers Canada recognizes Davies as a top-tier law firm spanning 27 practice areas. Some of our achievements include: Highest percentage of Band 1 lawyer rankings, 93 individual lawyers and 27 practices ranked, 114 lawyer rankings, 13 Band 1 practices, 12 newly...

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Making Sense of the New Excessive and Unfair Pricing Provision in Canada’s Competition Act

Sept. 11, 2024 – John Bodrug recently wrote an article for The Antitrust Source exploring the potential scope of the excessive and unfair pricing amendment, comparing it with similar provisions in other jurisdictions and assessing its alignment with competition law principles. He delves into the...

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Lexpert Special Edition: Energy and Mining Recognizes 22 Davies Lawyers

Sept. 09, 2024 – The Lexpert Special Edition: Energy and Mining guide recognizes 22 of our lawyers as leaders in the energy and mining sectors. Their expertise in these complex and constantly evolving fields reflects Davies’ dedication to assisting our clients in staying ahead in their respective markets....

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British Columbia Civil Liberties Association to Intervene Before the Supreme Court of Canada

Sept. 09, 2024 – Davies is acting for the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA), an organization dedicated to promoting and defending civil liberties and human rights in British Columbia and Canada, in its intervention before the Supreme Court of Canada in John Howard Society of Saskatchewan v....

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Carbonleo Opens the First Phase of Its Quartier Royalmount Project

Sept. 06, 2024 – Congratulations to Andrew Lutfy, Nicolas Désourdy, Claude Marcotte and the entire team at Carbonleo on their opening of Quartier Royalmount, an innovative project in the heart of Montréal. Quartier Royalmount redefines the urban experience, combining entertainment, retail, green spaces,...

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GSK / BELLUS Health Is Named Impact Deal of the Year

Sept. 06, 2024 – The 2024 LMG Life Sciences Awards has named BELLUS Health’s US$2-billion sale to GSK as an Impact Deal of the Year (for the Americas). LMG Life Sciences nominates key legal players in the life sciences industry and recognizes their most outstanding work in this field. We appreciate this...

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McKesson Corporation Announces Sale of Rexall and Well.ca to Birch Hill Equity Partners

Sept. 06, 2024 – Davies is acting for McKesson Corporation in their agreement to sell Rexall and Well.ca to Birch Hill Equity Partners, a Canadian private equity firm. McKesson Corporation is a diversified healthcare services leader dedicated to advancing health outcomes for patients everywhere. They partner...

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Davies Plays Key Role in Top 3 Canadian Private Equity Deals Recognized by CVCA

Aug. 29, 2024 – We are proud to announce that several of the deals Davies worked on have been recognized as Top Canadian Private Equity Deals in the Canadian Venture Capital Association’s (CVCA) H1 2024 Canadian Private Equity Market Overview. Notably, Davies was involved in all three of the Top 3 deals:...

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Best Lawyers in Canada Recognizes 140 Davies Partners in Their 2025 Edition

Aug. 29, 2024 – The 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada has once again recognized the high level of service we provide our clients by naming 140 partners as Best Lawyers across 49 practice areas. Seven partners were also awarded Best Lawyer of the Year, including: Sarbjit S. Basra, Venture...

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Authorization of a Class Action concerning the Pension Plan of Management Personnel

Aug. 29, 2024 – On May 13, 2022, the Court of Appeal of Québec authorized a class action against the Government of Québec concerning the indexation of certain pensions of the Pension Plan of Management Personnel. To know more about the class action, or to ascertain whether you are a class member and know your...

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ITR World Tax Recognizes Davies as a Top-Tier Firm

Aug. 28, 2024 – International Tax Review’s ITR World Tax guide once again ranks Davies as a Tier 1 firm in the areas of Tax, Tax Controversy and Transactional Tax for 2025. We are grateful to our clients who trust us with their most important tax matters. In addition to these rankings, the following 13...

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Mining Association of Canada Granted Leave to Intervene in Supreme Court of Canada Appeal

Aug. 23, 2024 – Davies acts for the Mining Association of Canada (MAC), an organization that represents the interests of the Canadian mining industry and whose members include many of the country’s leading mining companies. Davies was recently successful in its application, on behalf of MAC, for leave to...

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AutoScout24 To Acquire TRADER Corporation

Aug. 22, 2024 – Davies is acting as Canadian counsel to Hellman & Friedman-backed AutoScout24, a European online automotive marketplace, in its acquisition of TRADER Corporation, a Canadian online marketplace also offering dealership and OEM software and lender services for the automotive sector, from Thoma Bravo....

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A Major Donation from Davies and Our Lawyers, to the Université de Montréal, Will Promote Access to Law Studies

Aug. 20, 2024 – We are proud to announce that Davies and our lawyers will be donating $425,000 to the Université de Montréal, as part of the university’s Brave the way campaign. This donation will enable the creation of the Cap Droit Davies Fund, a scholarship fund to support the ÉDIFIER project, put into place...

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Davies Secures Judgment Quashing Discretionary Decisions by the Minister of National Revenue

Aug. 15, 2024 – Acting for Onex Corporation and related entities (Onex), Davies secured a favourable judgment from the Federal Court. The Court granted Onex’s application for judicial review and set aside two discretionary decisions made by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) on behalf of the Minister of National...

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Benchmark Names 3 Lawyers to the 2024 Top 100 Women in Litigation List

Aug. 14, 2024 – We extend our warmest congratulations to Chantelle Cseh, Sandra Forbes and Maureen Littlejohn, who have been named to this year’s Benchmark Litigation Top 100 Women in Litigation list. Each year, the Benchmark team engages in peer review-based research to recognize the country’s most...

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Davies Defeats Certification of Proposed Canned Tuna Price Fixing Class Action Before the Court of Appeal for Ontario

Aug. 12, 2024 – Davies acted for StarKist Co. and Dongwon Industries Co., Ltd. in connection with proposed class action proceedings commenced in Ontario alleging anti-competitive price fixing in the market for canned tuna. In 2023, Davies and the co-defendants’ counsel successfully defeated certification in...

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Benchmark Litigation Names Chantelle Cseh to the 2024 40 & Under List

Aug. 07, 2024 – This year, we are honoured to have Chantelle Cseh included in Benchmark Litigation’s 40 & Under list. Each year, the Benchmark team engages in peer review-based research to recognize the country’s most distinguished litigators and their firms for their exemplary work. We are grateful to...

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Riot Platforms Successfully Obtains Order from the Capital Markets Tribunal of Ontario Terminating Bitfarms’ 15%-Trigger Poison Pill

Aug. 01, 2024 – Davies acted for Riot Platforms Inc. (Riot), a Bitcoin mining and digital infrastructure company, in connection with its successful application to the Capital Markets Tribunal of Ontario to cease trade the 15%-trigger poison pill adopted by Bitfarms Ltd., a Toronto-based bitcoin mining company,...

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Davies Acts for A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund in Strategic Combination with A&W Food Services

July 24, 2024 – Davies is acting for A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund in its strategic combination with A&W Food Services of Canada to create a leading publicly traded quick-service restaurant (QSR) company. The transaction will result in a new public company with a simplified traditional corporate structure...

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Davies Acts for Sleep Country in its C$1.7-billion Sale to Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.

July 22, 2024 – Davies is acting for Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. in its C$1.7-billion sale to 16133258 Canada Inc., a newly formed and wholly owned subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited. The sale is being implemented by way of a court-approved plan of arrangement under the Canada...

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Davies Maintains Band 1 Status in Chambers High Net Worth 2024

July 18, 2024 – For the eighth consecutive year, we have maintained our ranking as a Band 1 firm in Private Wealth Law in Canada, in Chambers High Net Worth. This is a position we’ve held since the guide’s inception in 2016. Elie Roth, Rhonda Rudick and Ray Rubin are once again named among Canada’s...

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Davies Tops Bloomberg’s H1 2024 Global Activism Review and League Tables

July 04, 2024 – Once again, we are proud to be listed as the #1 Canadian firm in Global Legal Advisers on the activist side in Bloomberg’s Global Activism Review and League Tables for the first half of 2024. In fact, Davies was the only Canadian law firm that ranked in this category. We are also named...

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Davies Advises eStruxture in Transformative C$1.8 Billion Investment in Canada’s Data Centre Landscape

June 21, 2024 – Davies recently acted for eStruxture Data Centers (eStruxture) in strengthening its longstanding partnership with Fengate Asset Management (Fengate) through a record-breaking C$1.8-billion investment transaction, setting a new standard for innovation and growth in the Canadian technology sector....

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Lucien Bouchard Receives La Médaille du Barreau du Québec

June 20, 2024 – Last night, Lucien Bouchard received the Médaille du Barreau du Québec, the Québec bar’s most prestigious honour, in a ceremony which took place at the Musée de la civilisation in Québec City. The award was given in recognition of Mr. Bouchard’s outstanding contributions to the development of...

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Lexpert Special Edition: Technology and Health SciencesRecognizes 14 Davies Lawyers

June 17, 2024 – The Lexpert Special Edition: Technology and Health Sciences guide recognizes 14 of our lawyers as leaders in both the technology and health sectors. Their expertise in the fast-moving industries of technology, life sciences and health sciences sector reflects Davies dedication to...

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Davies Acting for Sixty North Unity in Landmark Transaction with Bell Canada

June 13, 2024 – Sixty North Unity, a consortium of Indigenous communities from the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, has agreed to complete a landmark transaction with Bell Canada, pursuant to which Sixty North Unity would acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Northwestel for...

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Davies is Acting for IFS in its C$1-billion Acquisition of Copperleaf Technologies

June 12, 2024 – Industrial and Financial Systems, IFS AB (IFS) has entered into a definitive arrangement agreement with Copperleaf Technologies Inc. (Copperleaf), pursuant to which IFS will acquire all the issued and outstanding common shares of Copperleaf. The total equity value of the transaction is...

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Searchlight Pharma Inc. Sells to Apotex Inc.

June 04, 2024 – Davies acted for the shareholders of Searchlight Pharma Inc. (Searchlight) in connection with the sale of their 100% interest to Apotex Inc. (Apotex). Searchlight is a private, rapidly-growing Canadian company known for their innovative branded pharmaceuticals with a global reach that executes...

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AFC Toronto and Northern Super League Launch with Strong Support from Davies

June 03, 2024 – Today, AFC Toronto, Toronto’s first professional women’s soccer club, announced its brand launch. AFC Toronto will be one of six clubs in the Northern Super League, a new Canadian women’s pro soccer league that will kick off a 25-game season in April 2025 with franchises in Ottawa, Montreal,...

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Patricia Olasker Receives Osgoode’s Award of Excellence

May 30, 2024 – Davies partner Patricia Olasker was recently recognized for her outstanding service as the President of the Osgoode Hall Law School Alumni Association and presented with the Award of Excellence, an honour celebrating Osgoode alumni who have distinguished themselves in their careers, bringing honour...

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The Shaw/Rogers “M&A Deal of the Year”: A Landmark Transaction in Canadian Telecommunications

May 16, 2024 – The Canadian Law Awards recently ranked Shaw Communications’ acquisition by Rogers Communications for C$26 billion as the M&A Deal of the Year. Shaw and Rogers reached the landmark deal in March 2021 after a private-auction process, and it became the largest M&A transaction of the year. It is...

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Canadian Law Awards’ “Deal of the Year” for Umicore Highlights Davies Expertise

May 15, 2024 – The 2024 Canadian Law Awards recently recognized our role in Umicore’s investment in Ontario by building a first-of-kind, world-leading and net-zero EV battery components factory as a Deal of the Year. This award highlights our expertise in collaborating across practice groups, the cross-team...

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Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure Recognizes 15 Davies Lawyers

May 14, 2024 – The inclusion of 15 Davies partners in this year’s Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure guide is the result of our lawyers continuing to serve our clients by being on the cutting edge of shaping the progress of significant infrastructure projects and public-private partnerships...

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The 2024 Canadian Law Awards Recognizes Two Major Davies Deals

May 13, 2024 – Congratulations to all award winners, and especially to our clients for the well-deserved recognition they received at the 2024 Canadian Law Awards. This year, Davies is proud to have acted as counsel on the following winning deals: M&A Deal of the Year: Rogers...

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2024 Benchmark Litigation Awards and Guide Recognizes Davies Lawyers

May 09, 2024 – Our dedication to providing our clients first-in-class service has been recognized by Benchmark Litigation Canada. Clients entrust us with their most complex business challenges and our goal is to provide them with the best possible results, which is reflected in our winning track record....

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Christopher Anderson Discusses How Recent Budget Changes Impact Taxpayers in the Financial Post

May 08, 2024 – Christopher Anderson is featured in a recent article with the Financial Post where he discusses the importance of planning ahead for tax changes, particularly regarding the recent federal budget announcement on the capital gains inclusion rate. He offers insights on how to navigate the...

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Davies Welcomes Stephanie Pasternyk to the Employment, Labour and Executive Compensation practice in Montréal

May 06, 2024 – We are pleased to welcome Stephanie Pasternyk as a partner to the Employment, Labour and Executive Compensation practice in Montréal. Stephanie comes to Davies with a proven track record of navigating complex employment matters. Her practice includes advising leading employers in Québec on the...

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Christopher Anderson on Recent Budget Announcements in Canadian Lawyer Magazine

Apr. 30, 2024 – In an interview with Canadian Lawyer Magazine, Christopher Anderson discusses some of the potential implications of the 2024 federal budget, including the effect the rise in capital gains tax may have on investments in Canada and the financial impact on Canadian doctors who incorporate...

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Aaron Atkinson in Lexpert Special Edition: Finance and M&A on Dealmaking in 2024

Apr. 25, 2024 – Aaron Atkinson was featured in a recent article with Lexpert Special Edition: Finance and M&A, discussing how likely interest rate cuts and falling inflation will boost M&A in 2024. The article delves into how the 2024 M&A landscape in Canada faces uncertainties following a slow 2023,...

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Patricia Olasker Appointed to the Board of the Ontario Securities Commission

Apr. 24, 2024 – Davies is proud to announce that our partner Patricia Olasker has been appointed by Order in Council to the Board of Directors of the Ontario Securities Commission. The Ontario Securities Commission regulates Ontario’s capital markets including overseeing the Toronto Stock Exchange, with a...

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Lexpert Special Edition: Finance and M&A Recognizes 59 Davies Lawyers

Apr. 22, 2024 – Davies' lawyers are featured in the 2024 Lexpert Special Edition: Finance and M&A. This recognition is a testament to the trust our clients have placed in us. This year, 59 of our lawyers are listed, including: Christopher Anderson,

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Peter Glicklich Appointed President of the International Fiscal Association (USA Branch)

Mar. 25, 2024 – Peter Glicklich has been appointed president of the USA Branch of the International Fiscal Association (IFA). The USA Branch has close to 1,000 tax professionals as members and is one of the largest branches of the 14,000-member worldwide organization. Peter is known for his innovative and...

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Charles Tingley Hosts Counterfactual Podcast Discussing the Adam F. Fanaki Competition Law Moot

Mar. 22, 2024 – Davies partner Charles Tingley hosts the latest episode of the CBA’s Counterfactual podcast which focuses on the Adam F. Fanaki Competition Law Moot, named in memory of former Davies competition law partner and esteemed advocate, Adam Fanaki. Featured guests and co-organizers of the...

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Davies’ Annual Corporate/Securities Law Moot

Mar. 11, 2024 – On March 8 and 9, students from 13 law schools across Canada competed in the 33rd annual Davies Corporate/Securities Law Moot. This year’s problem explored a variety of issues, including directors’ duties, the exercise of contractual discretion in good faith, damage awards for breach of an...

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Jean-Philippe Groleau Inducted into American College of Trial Lawyers

Mar. 11, 2024 – Congratulations to our partner Jean-Philippe Groleau on becoming a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), an elite organization of trial lawyers from the United States and Canada who have mastered the art of advocacy and whose professional careers have been marked by the highest...

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General Atlantic Invests in Plusgrade

Mar. 06, 2024 – Davies acted for Plusgrade in connection with General Atlantic’s strategic investment in the ancillary revenue powerhouse. The investment represents a monumental transaction for the global travel tech sector. Plusgrade is a global leader in ancillary revenue solutions for the travel industry...

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Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory Ranks 117 Davies Lawyers

Mar. 05, 2024 – We are honoured to be ranked in the 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory with 117 of our lawyers included among the top practitioners in the country—36 of them receiving the highest ranking of Most Frequently Recommended. In addition to the individual rankings, we are also listed as...

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Davies Achieves Highest Percentage of Band 1 Lawyer Rankings in Chambers Global 2024

Feb. 20, 2024 – We are pleased to share that Chambers and Partners has once again recognized Davies as a leading firm in the 2024 edition of the Chambers Global Guide. We have achieved the highest percentage of Band 1 lawyer rankings relative to firm size among all Canadian law firms, with 48 rankings...

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Davies Welcomes Jacob Yau to the Tax Group in Toronto

Feb. 12, 2024 – We are pleased to welcome Jacob Yau as a partner in our Toronto office Tax group. Jacob has extensive experience in tax litigation, having argued before the Tax Court of Canada and the Federal Court of Appeal on matters including income tax, excise tax and the general anti-avoidance rule (GAAR). ...

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Red 5 and Silver Lake Resources to Merge in A$2.2-Billion Transaction

Feb. 06, 2024 – Davies is acting as Canadian counsel to Red 5 Limited, an Australia-based gold miner, in a merger of equals with Silver Lake Resources, creating a leading mid-tier gold company with a combined value of approximately A$2.2 billion. The transaction is expected to close in June 2024. The Davies...

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Davies Welcomes Matthew Hendy to the Mergers and Acquisitions Practice in Montréal

Jan. 29, 2024 – We are pleased to welcome Matthew Hendy as a partner to our Mergers and Acquisitions practice in Montréal. Clients rely on Matt’s expansive knowledge of mergers and acquisitions, which spans a variety of industries. He advises US and international buyers on domestic and cross-border mergers...

In the News

Law360 Names Commissioner of Competition v Rogers Communication Inc., Shaw Communications Inc. and Vidéotron Ltd. the #1 Business Decision of 2023

Jan. 25, 2024 – Law360 has named Commissioner of Competition v Rogers Communications Inc., Shaw Communications Inc. and Vidéotron Ltd. the #1 business decision of 2023. This matter concerned the largest merger in the history of the Canadian telecom industry, valued at C$26 billion. Davies...

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Michael Kandev Appointed President of the International Fiscal Association, Canadian Branch

Jan. 22, 2024 – Michael Kandev has been appointed president of the Canadian branch of the International Fiscal Association (IFA). The IFA’s Canadian branch is comprised of over 650 members, including taxpayers, advisers, government officials, members of the judiciary and university professors. It is the only...

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Marc André Gaudreau Duval Assumes Chair of the Young IFA Network Canada Committee

Jan. 22, 2024 – This month, Marc André Gaudreau Duval assumes the role of Chair of the Young IFA Network (YIN) Canada Committee. An innovative and business-oriented tax lawyer, Marc André will head the committee as it develops, proposes and implements various activities at the branch, regional and global levels...

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Blackstone to Acquire Tricon Residential Inc. in US$3.5-Billion Cross-Border Transaction

Jan. 19, 2024 – Davies is acting as counsel to Blackstone, one of the world’s leading investment firms, in its US$3.5-billion take-private acquisition of Tricon Residential Inc., an owner, operator and developer of approximately 38,000 homes in the U.S. Sun Belt and multi-family apartments in Toronto. Under...

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Davies Maintains High Rankings in 2024 Lexpert/ALM 500

Jan. 09, 2024 – The 2024 Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada recognizes 34 of our partners with 59 rankings across 18 practice areas. The guide’s Who’s Who in Canadian Law Firms ranks us #1 for Corporate Transactions in Toronto, relative to firm size, and #1 for Tax in...

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TPG Partners with Oxford Property Group on C$1.3-Billion Transaction

Jan. 05, 2024 – In a recent landmark transaction, Davies acted as counsel to TPG in its acquisition (and related financings) from Oxford Property Group of a 75% interest in two Class-A industrial business parks in the Greater Toronto Area, valued at C$1.3 billion. TPG is a leader in the alternative asset...

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Davies Ranked #1 Canadian Law Firm for Activist-Side Mandates by Bloomberg in 2023

Jan. 03, 2024 – For the second consecutive year, Davies is the #1 Canadian law firm for activist-side mandates based on both value of activist stake and aggregate target market cap in Bloomberg’s 2023 Global Activism League Tables. Davies is the Canadian law firm for high-stakes mandates. We act in...

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Vance Street Capital Sells Terra Insights to Orica

Dec. 28, 2023 – Davies is acting for Vance Street Capital, a Los Angeles private equity fund, in the sale of Terra Insights, a Vancouver-based geotechnical, structural and geospatial monitoring company, to Orica, one of the world's premier mining and infrastructure solutions providers, for cash consideration of...

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Davies a Leading Firm for Activist Representations According to 2023 Diligent Advisor Awards Ranking

Dec. 22, 2023 – Davies is proud to be the #1 Canadian law firm (top 3 globally) for activism mandates based on average market-cap for all representations and activist representations in the 2023 Diligent Advisor Awards. Davies is the Canadian law firm for high-stakes mandates. We act in some of Canada’s...

In the News

Jim Dinning in Mergermarket on Potential Expansion of Canadian Barriers to Chinese Investments

Dec. 21, 2023 – Jim Dinning was recently interviewed for a Mergermarket article titled “Canadian barriers to Chinese investment likely to expand, remain indefinitely—advisors say. ” The article examines these barriers, which “have increased in recent years due to tensions between the Canadian and...