Canadian Mergers & Acquisitions: A Guide for Investment Banks, Bidders and Boards

The 11th edition of Davies’ Canadian Mergers & Acquisitions guide draws on our extensive M&A experience to offer practical guidance on both the legal framework and the strategic considerations that drive Canadian dealmaking, including critical tax, foreign investment and anti-trust considerations.

Updated for 2026, the guide is a valuable resource for foreign and domestic acquirers, targets, investment banks, shareholders and directors. Key topics include:

• Take-Over Bids and Plans of Arrangement
• Pre-bid Considerations and Transaction Structuring
• Acquisitions by Related Parties
• Directors’ Duties and Defensive Mechanisms
• Anti-trust Foreign Investment and National Security Considerations
• Canadian Tax Issues