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 Welcomes Matthew Hendy to the Mergers and Acquisitions Practice in Montréal
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 and acquisitions, joint ventures and private investments with a particular focus on private equity and sovereign wealth funds.
Matthew was recognized by The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch in Mergers and Acquisitions in 2023 and was named an emerging leader in the “40 under 40” category by The M&A Advisor in 2022.
Prior to joining Davies, Matthew was a partner at the New York office of a large international law firm.
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