Jan. 26, 2024 - Important guidance on “acting jointly or in concert” in a proxy contest was provided by the British Columbia Securities Commission (Commission) in NorthWest Copper Corp. (December 22, 2023). The Commission declined to find a joint actor relationship between a dissident and another...
Announcement
Davies Welcomes New Partner Aaron Atkinson
Davies is pleased to announce that Aaron Atkinson has joined Davies as a partner in our Toronto office.
Aaron brings nearly 20 years of experience advising clients across industry sectors in domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, corporate finance, capital markets and securities, and corporate governance matters. With his depth of knowledge and exceptional track record advising on some of the country’s most high-profile M&A transactions and proxy contests, Aaron is well versed in the issues central to our clients’ business interests. His seasoned expertise and strategic insights will bolster the strength of our M&A and corporate practices and serve as an invaluable resource to clients, both domestically and internationally.
Well regarded as a pre-eminent lawyer in multiple practice areas, Aaron is consistently ranked in leading industry publications, including Chambers Canada, IFLR 1000, The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory and The Best Lawyers in Canada.
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