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 MackayDon 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.

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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

Leading partners
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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

Other key lawyers

David Chaikof, Tara Mackay