Article
The New British Invasion: Will European Deal Terms Rock the U.S. M&A Boat?
Nov. 14, 2019 - Business Law Today (American Bar Association)
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Michel Gélinas
Partner
Expertise
Bar Admissions
- Quebec, 1992
Clients have described Michel as being exceptionally responsive, very experienced, practical and thoughtful.
Michel focuses on domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital and corporate finance transactions. Michel regularly represents U.S., European and other international clients investing in Canada through M&A, joint ventures and greenfield operations, as well as Canadian clients investing abroad.
Earlier in his career, Michel practised corporate and securities law in New York.
Michel Gélinas
Partner
Clients have described Michel as being exceptionally responsive, very experienced, practical and thoughtful.
Michel focuses on domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital and corporate finance transactions. Michel regularly represents U.S., European and other international clients investing in Canada through M&A, joint ventures and greenfield operations, as well as Canadian clients investing abroad.
Earlier in his career, Michel practised corporate and securities law in New York.
Speaking Engagement
Chair, American Bar Association, Business Law Section Annual Meeting, “Coming To America – European M&A Deal Trends are Increasingly Found in U.S. Deals”; Washington, D.C.
Sept. 13, 2019
Speaking Engagement
American Bar Association, Business Law Section, “Minority Exit Rights by Private Equity Investors in Privately Held Companies”; Vancouver, BC
Mar. 28, 2019
Article
Will Canada Finally End Up with a Securities and Exchange Commission?, co-author
Feb. 01, 2019 - State Regulation of Securities Committee Newsletter (American Bar Association)
Article
Private Equity in Canada: Market and Regulatory Overview, co-author
June 01, 2017 - Practical Law (Thomson Reuters)
Article
Venture Capital Investment in Canada: Market and Regulatory Overview, co-author
June 01, 2017 - Practical Law (Thomson Reuters)
Speaking Engagement
The Florida Bar, International Law Section, Annual Convention of Florida Bar, “International Business Expansion from the United States”; Orlando, FL
Feb. 01, 2017
Speaking Engagement
American Bar Association, Business Law Section, Spring Meeting, “Expanding Abroad From the United States - What You Don't Know May Hurt Your Business”; Montréal, QC
Apr. 08, 2016
Article
A Primer on Canadian Foreign Investment Rules including Recent Developments, co-author
Apr. 01, 2016 - Business Law Today (American Bar Association)
Speaking Engagement
American Bar Association, Business Law Section, Annual Meeting, “Managing Legal Risks in Multijurisdictional M&A Transactions”; Chicago, IL
Sept. 19, 2015
IFLR1000: Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms—Mergers and Acquisitions
Report on Business/Lexpert Special Edition Canada’s Leading Corporate Lawyers
Report on Business/Lexpert Special Edition Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-Border Corporate Lawyers in Canada, Mergers & Acquisitions
The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory—Corporate Commercial Law; Corporate Mid-Market; Mergers and Acquisitions; Private Equity
The Best Lawyers in Canada—Corporate Law; Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity; Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Venture Capital Law
Who’s Who Legal: Corporate—M&A and Governance
Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business—Agribusiness (Notable Practitioner)
Martindale-Hubbell—Distinguished rating for high professional achievement
Bar Admissions
Quebec, 1992
Education
University of Montreal, LLB, 1991
McGill University, MBA (Finance & International Business), 1994
University of Ottawa, BComm (Finance) (Cum Laude & Dean’s List), 1988
Professional Affiliations
American Bar Association
Canadian Bar Association
Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association
Quebec MBA Association
Board Memberships
American Bar Association, Business Law Section, International Expansion and Cross-Border Transactions Subcommittee, co-chair
American Bar Association, Business Law Section, Publications Board, former member
