Torys’ robust M&A offering combines with its large New York platform to position it as a key contender for US-related transactions. The team has also recently undertaken cross-border work involving countries in Europe, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region, among other jurisdictions. Canada-qualified M&A and securities partner David Chaikof manages the New York office. Also noted in New York are high-profile infrastructure specialist Tara Mackay; Don Bell, who specializes in commercial transactions; and Jared Fontaine, whose practice has an emphasis on institutional investing. In Toronto, M&A co-heads John Emanoilidis and Michael Amm, along with former New York office managing partner Karrin Powys-Lybbe, are routinely involved in multi-jurisidictional transactions.
Key clients
- Carrier Global Corporation
- Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation
- MMG
- NFI Group
- HIS USA Holding
- Coliseum Capital Management
- Teck Resources
- Marubeni Corporation
- The Bank of Nova Scotia
- ONCAP Investment Partners
- Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group
- Dowa Metals & Mining Co
- Hummingbird Resources
- Partners Value Investments
Work highlights
- Acted as Canadian counsel to Carrier Global on its €12bn acquisition of Viessmann Climate Solutions.
- Advised Brookfield Infrastructure on its $4.7bn acquisition of Triton International.
- Advised Coliseum Capital Management on its support agreement with Gildan.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
John Emanoilidis, Michael Amm, Karrin Powys-Lybbe, Krista Hill, Milosz Zemanek, Jared Fontaine, Mile Kurta, Don Bell