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Caroline Samara photo
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Caroline Samara is an experienced business lawyer who specializes in advising clients on transformative transactions including the acquisition and sale of businesses and strategic and private equity investments. She also advises clients more generally on matters relating to corporate reorganizations, corporate governance and complex commercial arrangements.

Caroline works with both domestic and international clients across a variety of industries. She has exceptional insight and industry knowledge in the private equity, agribusiness, manufacturing, distribution, transportation, technology and energy sectors.



Representative Matters

  • SK Capital in the Canadian aspects of its acquisition of Spectra Confectionary
  • Thoma Bravo and its portfolio company Anaplan in the Canadian aspects of Anaplan’s acquisition of Fluence Technologies
  • Thoma Bravo and its portfolio company Command Alkon in the Canadian aspects of Command Alkon’s acquisition of Marcotte Systems
  • Kafrit Group in the Canadian aspects of its acquisition of ABSA Resin Technologies
  • Thoma Bravo and its portfolio company Calabrio in the Canadian aspects of Calabrio’s acquisition of Crowdcare Corporation dba Wysdom AI
  • SK Capital in the Canadian aspects of its acquisition of Apotex Pharmaceuticals
  • Thoma Bravo in the Canadian aspects of its acquisition of Circle Cardiovascular Imaging
  • HKW in the Canadian aspects of its recapitalization of dominKnow
  • Cosmetics manufacturing and packaging company in its acquisition of an international product development and manufacturing company
  • Private equity firm in its investment in a solutions extrusion manufacturing company
  • Private equity firm in its investment in a company providing customized solutions to enterprise customers
  • Chemical and ingredient distributor in its acquisition of a leading food ingredients supplier
  • Chemical distributor in its acquisition of a wholesale fertilizer distributor
  • Strategic investment firm in its acquisition of a design, engineering, manufacturing and installation services company
  • Chemical distributor in its acquisition of several warehousing, logistics and production companies
  • Folding carton manufacturer in its sale to a private buyer
  • Private equity firm in closing numerous transactions since 2013
  • Private equity firm in its investment in a commercial art developer and distributor
  • Numerous corporate clients with internal corporate reorganizations
  • Client group supported by various investment trusts in their acquisitions of production and assembly automation companies and related reorganizations
  • Independent power producer in the acquisitions of hundreds of solar projects and FIT Contracts
  • Numerous international clients with the establishment of Canadian businesses

Speaking Engagements

Speaker: Noteworthy Topics in Canadian M&A, Miami-Dade Bar and Dallas Bar Association

March 15, 2023

Speaker: Critical Drafting Advice for Shareholder Agreements Between Family Members, OBA Institute’s Serving the Family PD event

February 4, 2021

Moderator: Preparing for a Corporate Sale or M&A Transaction

December 9, 2020

Speaker: Professionalism, University of Toronto – Law in Action Within Schools, Toronto, Ontario

June 2014

Speaker: Professionalism, University of Toronto – Law in Action Within Schools, Toronto, Ontario

June 2013

News


Education & Admissions

2013
Called to the Ontario bar
2009
BA (Honours)York University
2012
JDUniversity of Toronto

Publications

Insights (3 Posts)View More

Featured Insight

Spot the Difference: Mergers and Amalgamations in Corporate Transactions

Examining the difference between US "mergers" and Canadian "amalgamations" in corporate transactions, relevant for deal structuring and completing diligence.

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Mar 2, 2022
Featured Insight

Fiduciary Duties in Corporate Transactions: Expansion of Director’s Duties to Limited Partnerships & Liability of Knowing (Third Party) Assistants

The ONCA decision in Extreme Venture Partners Fund I LP v. Varma provides important guidance on acceptable standards of corporate conduct in Canada.

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Feb 2, 2022
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Limited Partnerships: When to Head to Manitoba and When to Stay at Home?

Limited Partnerships: When to Head to Manitoba and When to Stay at Home?

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Mar 12, 2015

Deals & Cases (9 Posts)

Featured Insight

McMillan Advises SK Capital on its Acquisition of Spectra Confectionery

On November 15, 2024, funds advised by SK Capital Partners, LP completed the acquisition of Spectra Confectionery Limited.

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Nov 15, 2024
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McMillan Advises SK Capital on its Acquisition of Apotex Pharmaceuticals

On April 3, 2023, an affiliate of funds advised by SK Capital Partners, LP completed its previously announced agreement to acquire Apotex Pharmaceutical Holdings Inc.

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Apr 3, 2023
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McMillan Advises Peak Rock Capital in its Acquisition of Innocore Sales & Marketing Inc.

On February 28, 2023, Peak Rock Capital and Tranzonic Companies, its portfolio company, completed the acquisition of Innocore Sales & Marketing Inc, a supplier of high-quality disinfectant products and sanitizing systems to a wide range of industrial and commercial customers across North America.

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Feb 28, 2023
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McMillan Advises Calabrio, Inc. in its Acquisition of Wysdom AI

On January 9, 2023, Calabrio, Inc. announced its acquisition of Crowdcare Corporation dba Wysdom AI.

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Jan 9, 2023
Featured Insight

Voith GmbH sells Voith industrial services division to private equity firm Triton

Voith GmbH sells Voith industrial services division to private equity firm Triton

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Aug 31, 2016
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Royal Group sells windows and doors business to OpenGate Capital

Royal Group sells windows and doors business to OpenGate Capital

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Mar 31, 2016
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Univar acquires wholesale fertilizer distributor Nexus Ag

Univar acquires wholesale fertilizer distributor Nexus Ag

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Mar 22, 2016
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St Andrew Goldfields completes plan of arrangement with Kirkland Lake Gold

St Andrew Goldfields completes plan of arrangement with Kirkland Lake Gold

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Jan 26, 2016
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G3 Global Grain Group buys majority stake in G3 Canada Limited (formerly The Canadian Wheat Board)

G3 Global Grain Group buys majority stake in G3 Canada Limited (formerly The Canadian Wheat Board)

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Jul 30, 2015