Patrick G. Barry

Partner

Patrick G. Barry

Patrick G. Barry

Partner

“Patrick Barry is a sage business adviser. He is practical, he sees the big picture and he is commercial. He is a skilled negotiator and gets what is needed in a calm and deliberate manner, which is important throughout the ups and downs of a transaction.”
Client – Chambers Canada

Patrick focuses on public and private mergers and acquisitions, private equity investment transactions, fund formation and debt and equity corporate finance. He also has significant expertise in corporate joint ventures and structured finance transactions.

Patrick acts for leading private equity funds, hedge funds and asset managers, as well as for enterprises of all sizes – from startups to multinationals. Known for his precise and detail-oriented advice, Patrick is trusted by clients to be their “eyes and ears on market trends.” (Chambers Canada 2018). He regularly applies his wide-ranging experience and good judgment to some of the country’s most high-profile transactions.

Patrick is a member of our Management Committee. Outside the firm, he provides pro bono services to small local organizations requiring legal services to help their communities.

Patrick G. Barry

Partner

“Patrick Barry is a sage business adviser. He is practical, he sees the big picture and he is commercial. He is a skilled negotiator and gets what is needed in a calm and deliberate manner, which is important throughout the ups and downs of a transaction.”
Client – Chambers Canada

Patrick focuses on public and private mergers and acquisitions, private equity investment transactions, fund formation and debt and equity corporate finance. He also has significant expertise in corporate joint ventures and structured finance transactions.

Patrick acts for leading private equity funds, hedge funds and asset managers, as well as for enterprises of all sizes – from startups to multinationals. Known for his precise and detail-oriented advice, Patrick is trusted by clients to be their “eyes and ears on market trends.” (Chambers Canada 2018). He regularly applies his wide-ranging experience and good judgment to some of the country’s most high-profile transactions.

Patrick is a member of our Management Committee. Outside the firm, he provides pro bono services to small local organizations requiring legal services to help their communities.

Ironbridge Equity Partners

Acted for Ironbridge Equity Partners in its sale of Advanced Engineered Products to TerraVest Industries.

Mastermind Toys

Acted for Mastermind Toys in its proceedings under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act, which included liquidating 18 stores and the sale of majority of its locations to Mastermind Toys Inc., a subsidiary of Unity Acquisitions Inc.

Ironbridge Equity Partners

Acted for Ironbridge Equity Partners in its acquisition (and related financing) of the Gesco Group of Companies, a leading specialty distributor of floor covering solutions across Canada, pursuant to a sale proceeding conducted under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act.

Ironbridge Equity Partners Management Limited

Acted for Ironbridge Equity Partners Management Limited in its acquisition and related financing of La Verrerie Walker Ltée/Walker Glass Company Ltd., a Montréal-based company that manufactures mirror and acid etch-glazing substrates.

Ironbridge Equity Partners

Acted for Ironbridge Equity Partners in its acquisition and related financing of North American Produce Buyers Limited, a leading importer and distributor of premium fruit.

Fulcrum Capital Partners

Acted for Fulcrum Capital Partners in the merger of its portfolio company, Accucam Machining, with EQI Ltd., a portfolio company of Atlas Holdings, to create a leading global supply chain solution for metal products.

Ironbridge Equity Partners

Acted for Ironbridge Equity Partners in the sale of Back in Motion Rehab Inc., a leading provider of employment, rehabilitation and physiotherapy services, to an entity controlled by Yorkville Asset Management Inc.

Birch Hill Equity Partners and Kicking Horse Capital

Acted for Birch Hill Equity Partners and Kicking Horse Capital in connection with their respective investments in Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. This private placement was held concurrently with a bought deal public offering by Tidewater, with gross proceeds to Tidewater from the two transactions of approximately $84 million.

Fulcrum Capital Partners

Acted for Fulcrum Capital Partners in the sale of Kore Outdoor Inc. to Ironbridge Equity Partners.

Ironbridge Equity Partners

Acted for Ironbridge Equity Partners in the sale of its portfolio company, Thermogenics Inc., to Audax Private Equity.

Birch Hill Equity Partners

Acted for Birch Hill Equity Partners in its joint acquisition (and related financing) with Investissement Québec of Québec-based Polycor Inc., the largest quarrier of natural stone in the world.

Ironbridge Equity Partners

Acted for Ironbridge Equity Partners in the sale of Alliance Corporation, Canada's largest value-added distributor of wireless communications technology, to Lee Equity Partners and Twin Point Capital.

Ironbridge Equity Partners

Acted for Ironbridge Equity Partners on the acquisition and related financing of Cendrex Industries, a leading manufacturer of high-quality standard and made-to-order access doors for the North American residential and non-residential construction market.

Birch Hill Equity Partners

Acted for Birch Hill Equity Partners in the sale of Bio Agri Mix, LP, Canada's largest manufacturer and distributor of medicated feed additives and water-soluble medications for livestock, to DW Healthcare Partners.

StratoDem Analytics

Acted for StratoDem Analytics, an early-stage company offering data-science-as-a-service for the real estate sector, in its sale to Altus Group.

Ironbridge Equity Partners

Acted for Ironbridge Equity Partners in its acquisition (and related financing) of a controlling interest in GNI Management Group Inc., a leading provider of insulation services, from Mill Street & Co.

CMP Group Ltd.

Acted for CMP Group Ltd., a portfolio company of Ironbridge Equity Partners, in its acquisition and related financing of the operating assets of MarineTech Products, Inc.

Ironbridge Equity Partners

Acted for Ironbridge Equity Partners with the acquisition by its portfolio company, Thermogenics Inc., of Yown's Boiler & Furnace Service, Inc., an American full service boiler and industrial process burner company providing sales, service, installation and repairs of boilers, pressure vessels, piping systems and industrial combustion applications.

Birch Hill Equity Partners

Acted for Birch Hill Equity Partners in the $101.6-million acquisition and related financing of non-core midstream and power assets in Canada from AltaGas Ltd. and in the $63.4-million acquisition of a 13.3% interest in Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd., a public company, from AltaGas.

Berkshire Partners

Acted as Canadian counsel to Berkshire Partners in the $800-million sale of Farm Boy, a fast-growing and successful Canadian food retailer, to Empire Company Limited.

Leonardo Worldwide Corporation

Acted for Leonardo Worldwide Corporation, a leading provider of digital asset management and digital marketing solutions for the global hospitality industry, on its sale to Jonas Software.

Ironbridge Equity Partners

Acted for Ironbridge Equity Partners on the acquisition and related financing of Canada Metal (Pacific) Limited, a leading manufacturer and distributor of branded products serving the recreational marine, commercial marine and industrial markets.

Shareholders of MedReleaf Corp.

Advised the shareholders of MedReleaf Corp. in catalyzing the sale of MedReleaf to Aurora Cannabis Inc., bringing together two of Canada's largest cannabis companies, in an all-share transaction valued at approximately $3.2 billion.

Dumur Industries

Acted for Dumur Industries, an Ironbridge Equity Partners portfolio company, in its acquisition of the operating assets of Dellcom Aerospace Inc.

Fulcrum Capital Partners

Acted for Fulcrum Capital Partners in its equity investment in and related financing of Accucam Machining, a Canada-based supplier of steel parts to heavy original equipment manufacturers in material handling, agricultural and construction industries around the world.

Ironbridge Equity Partners

Acted for Ironbridge Equity Partners on the acquisition and related financing of Midland Appliance, a leading seller of premium home appliances, based in Western Canada.

Birch Hill Equity Partners

Acted for Birch Hill Equity Partners in its acquisition of CCM Hockey from Adidas.

Ironbridge Equity Partners

Acted for Ironbridge Equity Partners in connection with its acquisition and related financing of Avena Foods Limited, a leading supplier of gluten-free oats to the North American market.

Birch Hill Equity Partners

Acted for Birch Hill Equity Partners in connection with its acquisition of a majority stake in Cozzini Bros., an Illinois-based knife sharpening rental and exchange company.

CASA Energy Services Inc. and West Face Capital Inc.

Acted for CASA Energy Services Inc. (CASA) and its 100% owner, West Face Capital Inc., in connection with an all-stock acquisition of CASA by Performance Energy Services Inc.

Birch Hill Equity Partners

Acted for Birch Hill Equity Partners in connection with the sale of control of TSC Stores LP to Peavey Industries LP.

Ironbridge Equity Partners

Acted for Ironbridge Equity Partners in connection with the first and final closing of its third private equity fund, Ironbridge Equity Partners III, LP, which raised $238 million from investors globally and surpassed its $200-million target.

Ironbridge Equity Partners

Acted for Ironbridge Equity Partners in connection with its investment in Thermogenics Inc., an industrial manufacturer of coil-tube steam, hot-water boilers and related equipment.

Advance Engineered Products Ltd.

Acted for Advance Engineered Products Ltd. in connection with its sale of Westech Vac Systems Ltd. to FST Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation.

WIND Mobile Corp. and its shareholders

Acted for WIND Mobile Corp. (WIND) and its shareholders, including West Face Capital, in connection with the sale of WIND to Shaw Communications Inc. for approximately $1.6 billion.

Westerkirk Capital Inc. and Ironbridge Equity Partners Limited

Acted for Westerkirk Capital Inc. and Ironbridge Equity Partners Limited in connection with the sale of Gaspard LP to American Achievement Corporation.

Ironbridge Equity Partners

Acted for Ironbridge Equity Partners in connection with its investment in Alliance Corporation, a distributor and manufacturer of products and solutions for North American wireless, broadband, broadcast and wireline networks.

Fulcrum Capital Partners Inc.

Acted for Fulcrum Capital Partners Inc. in connection with the establishment of its fifth private equity fund, Fulcrum Capital Partners V, LP. The fund received $344 million in commitments, surpassing its initial target by 25%.

Birch Hill Equity Partners

Acted for Birch Hill Equity Partners in connection with its investment in Sigma Systems, a Toronto-based communications software company.

West Face Capital

Acted for West Face Capital in connection with its successful shareholder activist campaign to replace the board and management of Gran Tierra Energy Inc.

Ironbridge Equity Partners

Acted for Ironbridge Equity Partners in connection with the sale of Frost Fighter Inc. to Headwater Equity Partners.

West Face Capital Inc.

Acted for West Face Capital Inc. in its acquisition, together with a consortium of investors including Globalive Capital, Tennenbaum Capital Partners and LG Capital Investors, of the interests of VimpelCom Ltd. in Globalive Wireless Management Corp. (doing business as WIND Mobile).

Ironbridge Equity Partners

Acted for Ironbridge Equity Partners in connection with its investment in M&M Resources Inc., a leading energy services business focused on the oil and gas industry in northeast British Columbia and northwest Alberta.

Ironbridge Equity Partners

Acted for Ironbridge Equity Partners in connection with the establishment of its second private equity fund, Ironbridge Equity Partners II, LP. In less than nine months of marketing, Ironbridge II received total commitments of over $154 million against a target of $125 million.

Birch Hill Equity Partners

Acted for Birch Hill Equity Partners in connection with the sale of Carmanah Design and Manufacturing Inc. to Kadant Inc.

Ironbridge Equity Partners

Acted for Ironbridge Equity Partners in its investment in Frischkorn Audio-Visual Corp., Canada's leading independent provider of audio-visual services to corporate clients.

Ironbridge Equity Partners

Acted for Ironbridge Equity Partners Limited in connection with the sale of Shnier-GESCO Limited Partnership to Blue Point Capital Partners.

Iogen Corporation

Acted for Iogen Corporation in the sale of its industrial enzyme business to an affiliate of Novozymes A/S.

Westerkirk Capital Inc. and Ironbridge Equity Partners Limited Management

Acted for Westerkirk Capital Inc. and Ironbridge Equity Partners Management in the acquisition by Westerkirk and Ironbridge, together with management, of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Demers' Ambulance Manufacturer Inc., a Canadian leader in ambulance design, manufacture and distribution.

West Face Capital Inc.

Acted for West Face Capital Inc. in its governance discussions with Connacher Oil & Gas Limited, an issuer in which West Face Capital Inc. has a significant interest.

Fulcrum Capital Partners Inc.

Acted for Fulcrum Capital Partners Inc. with respect to the establishment of its mezzanine funds in 2011 and 2012.

Fulcrum Capital Partners Inc.

Acted for Fulcrum Capital Partners Inc. in its acquisition of the Canadian private equity fund management and mezzanine debt business of HSBC Capital (Canada) Inc.

Birch Hill Equity Partners

Acted for Birch Hill Equity Partners and other shareholders in the sale of Emerging Information Systems Inc. to an affiliate of Zywave, Inc.

Global Railway Industries Ltd.

Acted for Global Railway Industries Ltd. in the sale of its operating subsidiary, CAD Railway Industries Ltd.

Birch Hill Equity Partners

Acted for Birch Hill Equity Partners in the sale of Marsulex Inc. to Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund in a deal valued at US$419.5 million.

Ironbridge Equity Partners

Acted for Ironbridge Equity Partners in the purchase by Ironbridge of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Lafrentz & Christenson Trucking Ltd.

Ironbridge Equity Partners

Acted for Ironbridge Equity Partners in the purchase by Ironbridge of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Hank's Maintenance and Service Co.

West Face Capital Inc.

Acted for West Face Capital Inc. in its successful proxy contest to reconstitute the Board of Directors of Global Railways Industries Ltd. at the 2009 annual meeting of Global's shareholders.

Ironbridge Equity Partners

Acted for Ironbridge Equity Partners in the purchase by Ironbridge of all of the assets of Industrial Commercial Equipment Manufacturing Ltd. associated with its Frost Fighter business.

Global Railway Industries Ltd.

Acted for Global Railway Industries Ltd. and the special committee of Global Railway on the sale of its subsidiaries, G&B Specialties, Inc. and Bach-Simpson Corporation, to Wabtec Corporation.

West Face Capital Inc.

Acted for West Face Capital Inc. in its governance discussions with ACE Aviation Holdings Inc.

Birch Hill Equity Partners

Acted for Birch Hill Equity Partners in connection with its investment in Mastermind LP.

Birch Hill Equity Partners and TD Capital Group Ltd.

Acted for private equity firm Birch Hill Equity Partners Inc., TD Capital Group Ltd. and the other principal shareholders of Lift Technologies Inc. in the sale of Lift Technologies to Calvi Holdings of Italy.

Confidential Client

Acted as Canadian counsel for a leading European electrical company conducting extensive due diligence review of the Canadian assets of a European wind farm developer and constructor with operating wind power projects in Alberta and over 50 proposed projects in six provinces.

Dako Denmark A/S

Acted as Canadian counsel for Dako Denmark A/S in the DKK 7.25-billion (US$1.28-billion) sale of Dako Denmark A/S, a world leader in cancer diagnostics, to private equity fund EQT V.

West Face Capital Inc.

Acted for West Face Capital Inc. in the formation of West Face Long Term Opportunities Fund, a $700 million fund.

Birch Hill Equity Partners

Acted for private equity firm Birch Hill Equity Partners Inc. and its portfolio company Emerging Information Systems Inc. in the acquisition of Financial Profiles Inc., a financial planning software company based in San Diego, California.

Birch Hill Equity Partners

Acted for private equity firm Birch Hill Equity Partners in the acquisition by Birch Hill Equity Partners III, LP of the assets of Bio Agri Mix LP.

Ironbridge Equity Partners

Acted for Ironbridge Equity Partners Inc. in the formation of Ironbridge Equity Partners I, LP.

ONCAP L.P.

Acted for Oncap in connection with the formation of Oncap II, a $575-million private equity fund focused on investing in small and medium-sized businesses in North America. Oncap is the private, mid-market private equity fund of Onex Corporation.

The Gillette Company

Acted as Canadian counsel for the The Gillette Company in connection with the acquisition of The Gillette Company by Procter & Gamble Co. in a transaction valued at approximately US$57 billion.

Birch Hill Equity Partners

Acted for Birch Hill Equity Partners in connection with the formation of Birch Hill Equity Partners III, LP, an $850-million private equity fund.

Rogers Sugar Income Fund

Acted for Rogers Sugar Income Fund in its public offering of $50 million principal amount of 6.00% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures.

Chambers Global: The World’s Leading Lawyers for Business—Private Equity: Buyouts

Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business—Investment Funds: Fund Formation (Band 1); Private Equity: Buyouts

IFLR1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms—Investment Funds; Private Equity

The Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada—Corporate Commercial Law; Private Equity

Lexpert Special Edition: Finance and M&A

Lexpert Guide to US/Canada Cross-Border Lawyers in Canada—Financing

The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory—Corporate Commercial Law (Most Frequently Recommended); Private Equity (Most Frequently Recommended); Corporate Finance and Securities; Corporate Mid-Market; Investment Funds and Asset Management: Investment Funds; Mergers and Acquisitions

Who’s Who Legal: Canada—Mergers and Acquisitions

The Best Lawyers in Canada—Venture Capital Law; Corporate Law; Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Securities Law

Expert Guides—Private Equity

Bar Admissions

Ontario, 1993

Education

University of Toronto, LLB, 1991
Harvard University, AB (Magna Cum Laude), 1988