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MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
With extensive experience in Acquisitions and Divestitures, McMillan brings experience, practical knowledge, industry expertise and creativity to every assignment. We work regularly with law firms in the United States and internationally to assist with cross-border transactions, providing expert advice about the Canadian market and regulatory regimes.
When executed smoothly, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and other restructurings bring tremendous benefit — including increased shareholder value, corporate focus and capital to innovate new products and services or capture new markets. This is the outcome that McMillan’s mergers, acquisitions and divestitures lawyers consistently work toward for our clients.
As a leading Canadian mergers and acquisitions law firm, McMillan specializes in simplifying the complexities of both public M&A and private M&A for our clients. Our M&A lawyers work closely with the client to develop a true understanding of the transaction at hand, and any competition-related challenges that could delay or block approval. With the client’s timeframe and bottom-line front of mind, and an inherent knowledge of merger and acquisitions law and acquisition finance law, McMillan’s mergers and acquisitions professionals devise a detailed plan to close the deal effectively and efficiently, collaborating seamlessly with investment dealers, lenders and financial advisors.
Whether a Negotiated Transaction, a Takeover Bid or other Contested Transaction, or an acquisition of a distressed asset, we understand that every transaction is important to our clients, no matter how large or small and have the right team available to assist. Our lawyers listen to your needs and apply our experience, expertise, creativity and commitment to help you achieve your objectives.
TAKEOVER BIDS
McMillan has worked with a wide range of Canadian and international clients on both sides of the mergers and acquisitions equation. For acquiring companies, our legal teams help create and execute an effective takeover strategy, with a focus on legal defences available to the target. We also help companies respond effectively to overtures from potential acquirers. And should a deal move forward, we provide experienced counsel that ensures the company remains in compliance with the regulations governing the process.
DISTRESSED ASSETS
Investment and acquisition transactions involving stressed or distressed businesses require the astute legal counsel of a debt investments and restructuring investments law firm that can help drive deals to a timely conclusion. McMillan LLP has a proven track record of adding value to the successful completion of complex sales that involve debt acquisitions.
Well versed in the material differences between the domestic sale of a business and the sale of an organization’s assets under Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, McMillan’s mergers and acquisitions lawyers have helped facilitate countless types of debt investments across borders.
McMillan has significant experience with a variety of restructuring, insolvency and M&A transactions and understands how to navigate multi-party negotiations from concept to completion.
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Securities Regulators Looking for Market Commentary on Soliciting Dealer Agreements
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Proxy Access in Canada — Another US Corporate Law Practice Makes Its Way Up North
Proxy Access in Canada -- Another US Corporate Law Practice Makes Its Way Up North
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May 17, 2017
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Bill C-49: Government of Canada Proposes to Amend the Canada Transportation Act
Bill C-49: Government of Canada Proposes to Amend the Canada Transportation Act
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May 16, 2017
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Investment Canada Act Threshold Increase – $1 Billion (Cdn)
Investment Canada Act Threshold Increase - $1 Billion (Cdn)
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Apr 12, 2017
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The Enforceability of Make-Whole Clauses in Bankruptcy
The Enforceability of Make-Whole Clauses in Bankruptcy
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Mar 30, 2017
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Interoil/Exxon Plan of Arrangement: Third Time’s A Charm
Interoil/Exxon Plan of Arrangement: Third Time's A Charm
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Mar 24, 2017
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2017 Canadian Merger Notification Threshold Increases
2017 Canadian Merger Notification Threshold Increases
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Mar 3, 2017
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No Changes to Arrangements: Alberta Court of Appeal Upholds Directors’ Choice of Transaction Structure in Merger of Marquee Energy Ltd. and Alberta Oilsands Inc.
No Changes to Arrangements: Alberta Court of Appeal Upholds Directors' Choice of Transaction Structure in Merger of Marquee Energy Ltd. and Alberta Oilsands Inc.
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Jan 6, 2017
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Government of Canada Provides Valuable Guidance on National Security Review of Foreign Investment in Canada
Government of Canada Provides Valuable Guidance on National Security Review of Foreign Investment in Canada
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Jan 3, 2017
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Getting the Deal Through – Merger Control 2018 (Canada Chapter)
Getting the Deal Through – Merger Control 2018 (Canada Chapter)
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Jan 1, 2017
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Arbitration Clauses and Shareholder Disputes: Clarity from the Ontario Court of Appeal
Arbitration Clauses and Shareholder Disputes: Clarity from the Ontario Court of Appeal
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Oct 24, 2016
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Competition Bureau Issues Consent Agreement Template
Competition Bureau Issues Consent Agreement Template
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Sep 29, 2016
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Venture Issuers are Reminded to Consider Recent Regulatory Developments
Venture Issuers are Reminded to Consider Recent Regulatory Developments
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May 16, 2016
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Delivery Like It’s 1999: Ontario Proposes Update to Franchise Disclosure Law
Delivery Like It's 1999: Ontario Proposes Update to Franchise Disclosure Law
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Apr 26, 2016
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The M&A Maze: Due Diligence and International Trade Law
The M&A Maze: Due Diligence and International Trade Law
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Apr 21, 2016
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2016 Canadian Merger Notification Threshold Increases
2016 Canadian Merger Notification Threshold Increases
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Feb 5, 2016
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Global M&A: What’s the Deal in Canada?
Global M&A Playbook: Whats the Deal in Canada?
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Jan 25, 2016
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Getting the Deal Through – Merger Control 2016, Canada Chapter
Getting the Deal Through - Merger Control 2016, Canada Chapter
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Jan 1, 2016
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Getting the Deal Through – Banking Regulation 2015, Canada chapter
Getting the Deal Through - Banking Regulation 2015, Canada chapter
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Dec 23, 2015
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Progress on gender diversity, but still work to be done: CSA reports on compliance with the new gender diversity disclosure rules
Progress on gender diversity, but still work to be done: CSA reports on compliance with the new gender diversity disclosure rules
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Oct 22, 2015
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Representation and Warranties Insurance
Representation and Warranties Insurance
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Sep 30, 2015
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It is Time to Rethink the Use of Fiduciary Out Termination Provisions and the Restriction on Changes in Board Recommendation in Canadian Merger Agreements[1]
It is Time to Rethink the Use of Fiduciary Out Termination Provisions and the Restriction on Changes in Board Recommendation in Canadian Merger Agreements1
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Sep 26, 2015
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Federal Government Issues Guidance under the Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act
Federal Government Issues Guidance under the Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act
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Sep 18, 2015
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Canada Enacts Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act
Canada Enacts Extractive Sector Transparency Measures Act
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Jun 14, 2015
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Certain Canadian Securities Regulators Adopt Crowdfunding Prospectus Exemption for Start-ups
Certain Canadian Securities Regulators Adopt Crowdfunding Prospectus Exemption for Start-ups
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Jun 6, 2015
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Certain Canadian Securities Regulators Adopt Crowdfunding Prospectus Exemption for Start-ups
Certain Canadian Securities Regulators Adopt Crowdfunding Prospectus Exemption for Start-ups
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Jun 6, 2015
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Certain Canadian Securities Regulators Adopt Crowdfunding Prospectus Exemption for Start-ups
Certain Canadian Securities Regulators Adopt Crowdfunding Prospectus Exemption for Start-ups
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Jun 6, 2015
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Tapping Into New Markets – Dual Listing on the New Santiago Stock Exchange, Venture
Tapping Into New Markets – Dual Listing on the New Santiago Stock Exchange, Venture
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Jun 2, 2015
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IIROC Announces Priorities for Up Coming Year
IIROC Announces Priorities for Up Coming Year
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Apr 30, 2015
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A Tailored Fit: Streamlined Disclosure Rules to Suit Venture Issuers
A Tailored Fit: Streamlined Disclosure Rules to Suit Venture Issuers
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Apr 17, 2015
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Canadian Merger Notification Thresholds Increased
Canadian Merger Notification Thresholds Increased
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Feb 3, 2015
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Tervita Corp v Canada – The Supreme Court of Canada’s First Merger Decision in 17 Years: An Efficient Outcome
Tervita Corp v Canada – The Supreme Court of Canada's First Merger Decision in 17 Years: An Efficient Outcome
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Jan 31, 2015
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IIROC Issues Final Guidance on Underwriting Due Diligence
IIROC Issues Final Guidance on Underwriting Due Diligence
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Jan 21, 2015
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Galway Decision – The British Columbia Securities Commission Confirms Standard of Review for Stock Exchange Decisions
Galway Decision – The British Columbia Securities Commission Confirms Standard of Review for Stock Exchange Decisions
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Nov 26, 2014
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The Exercise of the Public Interest Power by the OSC – A New Standard is Needed
The ability of the State or any agency thereof to mete out sanctions in circumstances where there has not been a contravention of a clearly delineated statutory provision has generally been the purview of dictators or absolute monarchs.
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Sep 4, 2014
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OSC Proposes Amendments to Form 58-101FI to Encourage Gender Diversity on Boards and in Senior Management
OSC Proposes Amendments to Form 58-101FI to Encourage Gender Diversity on Boards and in Senior Management
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Feb 6, 2014
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