Baker McKenzie
The Toronto corporate team of Baker McKenzie draws on the strength of its global network of 70 offices across North America, Latin America, and the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions, to assist domestic and multinational corporates on high-value, cross-border transactions, including M&A, takeover bids, corporate reorganizations and restructurings. The firm’s diverse client base includes tech companies and video game designers, and corporates across the financial services, construction, logistics, natural resources, healthcare and education sectors. David Palumbo, an expert in capital markets and public M&A, heads the team, along with Nancy Hamzo, who specializes in complex transactions in the life sciences and tech sectors. Key support is provided by senior associate Haran Viswanathan. In December 2022, partner Greg McNab departed the firm, and partners Usman Sheikh and Michael Garellek joined from Gowling WLG.
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Testimonials
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‘Excellent and knowledgeable team providing great client service and advice.’
‘Nancy Hamzo provides a safe pair of hands and a can-do and pragmatic approach.’
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Key clients
- NeuPath Health
- Embracer Group
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Work highlights
- Advised NeuPath Health, a provider of chronic pain management services, in the acquisition of HealthPointe Medical Centres, a pain, spine and sports medicine clinic located in Edmonton, Alberta.
- Advised Embracer Group on the Canadian aspects of the $300m acquisition of game development studios Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montréal and Square Enix Montréal, and a catalogue of IPs (including Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Thief and Legacy of Kain) from Square Enix Holdings.
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