Mergers & Acquisitions
Seal the deal, skip the setbacks
Move fast and close smart with M&A strategies that are responsive, agile, and ready when you are.
No two M&A transactions are the same. Each have their own challenges, pressures, and stakeholder dynamics - whether it’s negotiating critical contract amendments at the eleventh hour or uncovering and resolving unforeseen liabilities during due diligence. Success often hinges on how quickly you can adapt, address issues head-on, and keep the deal moving toward the finish line.
Every M&A lawyer wants to get the deal done. That’s a given. But we go further. We take the time to understand the business at the heart of the transaction, what matters and what doesn't and have the expertise to spot, and resolve issues others may not have.
Experience you can count on
Getting the deal done with the right risk allocation and with the right people in your corner, is what makes all the difference. We work as an extension of your team: quick to respond, focused on protecting your interests, advising without sitting on the fence and willing to dig into the details that others might miss. What sets us apart?
M&A experience at scale: We’re recognised for a strong and sustained presence in the M&A space, with a high volume of deal activity across markets. Even during market slowdowns, our sustained performance reflects the confidence clients place in our ability to manage a wide range of transactions, from straightforward deals to complex, cross-border high value matters.
Cross-sector expertise: We bring extensive sector expertise across industries giving us the agility and insight to respond dynamically to emerging sector trends, risks and opportunities - from AI to regulation and market dynamics. This broad perspective is particularly valuable for private equity and corporate clients who move fluidly across industries to seize new opportunities wherever they arise.
Borderless advice: We offer seamless service across multiple jurisdictions, leveraging our strong presence in Canada, the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Singapore and China. Our M&A team is truly an international player, one recognised as a trusted partner to other law firms globally - including across the United States - seeking to support their clients in jurisdictions where their own reach may not extend.
Commitment that goes the distance: For us, success isn’t just efficiently closing a deal on the best terms, it’s being the partner you can count on long after. This means we don’t just focus on where you are today, but on where you want to go - whether that’s tapping into emerging markets, scaling your business, or building the resilience to respond to whatever comes next. With a strong emphasis on empathy, responsiveness and care, we’re committed to becoming a trusted advisor that supports your growth every step of the way.
Invested in your success
When you’re working on a deal, you want us to advise so we can help you make informed decisions to get it done as cleanly and efficiently as possible, and without unnecessary delay or headaches. We take the time to understand your business holistically so we can offer advice that’s practical, proactive, and moves things forward on your terms. Explore our tailored services:
Share and asset transactions
Whether you're buying, selling, or undertaking a reorganisation, we guide you through share and asset deals with strategies tailored to your goals and risk profile.
Solvent reorganisations, statutory mergers, amalgamations and arrangements
Joint ventures and strategic alliances
Private equity transactions
Cross-border M&A
Regulatory approvals and competition clearance
Due diligence and risk assessment
Transaction structuring and tax optimisation
Post-closing integration and transition
We don't sit on the fence. Our advice is clear, practical and focused on what matters most, so you can make key decisions quickly and confidently, without being buried in unnecessary detail or jargon.
Ragi Singh, Co-Head of Corporate (UK)
We don't sit on the fence. Our advice is clear, practical and focused on what matters most, so you can make key decisions quickly and confidently, without being buried in unnecessary detail or jargon.
Ragi Singh, Co-Head of Corporate (UK)
We don't sit on the fence. Our advice is clear, practical and focused on what matters most, so you can make key decisions quickly and confidently, without being buried in unnecessary detail or jargon.
Ragi Singh, Co-Head of Corporate (UK)
Key contacts
Anurag (Ragi) Singh
Partner
Co-lead of Corporate (UK)
Birmingham, London
Gareth Baker
Partner
Global Co-Lead of the Energy Nuclear Natural Resources and Infrastructure Sector
London
Bryce Kraeker
Partner
Practice Group Leader, Capital Markets and Public M&A
Waterloo Region, Toronto
Keith Desjardins
Partner
Practice Group Co-Leader, Corporate Commercial, Funds and Private M&A
Ottawa
Faran Umar-Khitab
Partner
Practice Group Co-Leader, Corporate Commercial, Funds and Private M&A
Toronto
