Jan. 10, 2024 - What is a spurned seller’s recourse when a buyer walks away from a deal in breach of the purchase agreement? In private M&A, the answer is reasonably straightforward: sue the buyer to close the deal or to recover damages. In public M&A, however, the answer is murky at best. The problem arises...
Announcement
Davies Leads in Canadian M&A Transactions for the First Half of 2016
Our relentless focus on helping clients successfully navigate their most complex multijurisdictional M&A transactions has secured Davies a number 1 ranking in Thomson Reuters Global M&A Legal Advisory, First Half 2016. We advised on the highest value of completed M&A deals with any Canadian involvement (US$19.05 billion out of a total US$61.4 billion).
Even in a challenging M&A environment, we are pleased to be able to help our clients complete their deals and achieve their strategic business goals.
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