During 2023/24, Bennett Jones LLP handled a significant volume of debt and equity offerings in the energy and natural resources, life sciences and financial services spheres, among other areas. Active for both issuers and underwriters, the team is also noted for its experience in cross-border — particularly US-related — transactions. Toronto-based Kristopher Hanc spearheads the national group and specializes in M&A and capital markets. Also in Toronto, Aaron Sonshine stands out for his record in cannabis-related matters. In Calgary, Brent Kraus, Harinder Basra and John Lawless are recommended. John Piasta left the firm in January 2024.
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Key clients
- Cantor Fitzgerald Canada Corporation
- Millennial Precious Metals Corp
- Reunion Neuroscience
- Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corporation IV
- Echelon Wealth Partners
- Briacell Therapeutics Corp
- Fionic Canada
- Killam Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust
- Hut 8 Mining Corp
- Variperm Energy Services
- RCM Capital Management
- Simply Group of Companies
- Borealis Foods
- G2S2 Capital
- Alliance Global Partners
Work highlights
- Advised Cantor Fitzgerald Canada Corporation, as underwriter, on an equity offering on a private placement basis by Guanajuato Silver Company.
- Acted for Millennial Precious Metals on its merger with Integra Resources and on a concurrent C$35m equity financing.
- Advised Reunion Neuroscience on its sale to MPM BioImpact, which involved a $15m take-private by way of board-approved plan of arrangement, and a concurrent financing of up to $80m.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kristopher Hanc