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Laura Giesbrecht Photo
Laura Giesbrecht Photo

Laura Giesbrecht maintains a growing business law practice focused on mergers and acquisitions. She also advises on matters relating to negotiated transactions, fund formation, corporate finance, corporate reorganizations and complex commercial transactions.

With a wide range of sector-specific knowledge, Laura works with clients in a variety of areas, including investment funds and asset management, private equity, venture capital, financial services, information technology, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing.

Prior to joining McMillan, Laura practised at another firm and served as corporate counsel at a leading Canadian financial institution.



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Restrictive Covenants and Restrictive Agreements, OBA - Professional Development, Commercial Agreements Bootcamp

November 21, 2023

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Education & Admissions

2013
Called to the Ontario bar
2012
JDUniversity of Toronto
2007
BA (with Distinction)University of Alberta

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University Property Development Trusts: How They Work and Points to Consider

This Bulletin provides key takeaways for universities, developers and lenders looking to get involved in a university trust for property development purposes

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Nov 29, 2022
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Structuring Private Equity Real Estate Funds in Canada

This bulletin provides an overview of structuring private equity real estate funds in Canada.

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Sep 6, 2022
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Getting M&A Deals Done in the COVID-19 Era

This bulletin discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting Canadian mergers and acquisitions and how buyers and sellers can deal with these issues.

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Sep 9, 2020
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Confidentiality Considerations When Choosing a Jurisdiction of Incorporation in Canada

Confidentiality Considerations When Choosing a Jurisdiction of Incorporation in Canada

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Aug 21, 2020
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Coronavirus – A Preparedness and Response Guide for Canadian Businesses

What steps should corporations take to mitigate the risks posed by COVID-19 to the health and safety of their workforce and contractual obligations.

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Mar 9, 2020

Deals & Cases (3 Posts)

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ASKO Holding’s wholly owned subsidiary, Başak Traktör Tarim Ziraat Ve Iş Makinalari Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş, acquires approximately 96.7% of the issued and outstanding common shares of Buhler Industries Inc.

On December 28, 2023, Başak Traktör Tarim Ziraat Ve Iş Makinalari Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş, a wholly owned subsidiary of ASKO Holding completed its acquisition of all the common shares of Buhler Industries Inc. owned by Combine Factory Rostselmash Ltd., representing 96.7% of the issued and outstanding Shares of the Company.

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Dec 28, 2023
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Compass Datacenters, LLC Acquires ROOT Data Center Inc.

On July 23, 2019, Compass announced that it completed its acquisition of ROOT Data Center, a Canadian wholesale data center provider, by way of share purchase. McMillan LLP acted as Canadian counsel to Compass

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Jul 23, 2019
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Thoma Bravo acquires Autodata Solutions Group

Thoma Bravo acquires Autodata Solutions Group

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May 30, 2019