Baker McKenzie bases its corporate and M&A practice in Canada out of Toronto, and advises on both domestic and cross-border transactions. The firm particaurly excels in multi-jurisdictional issues, leveraging its wide global network. The team supports clients throughout the whole processes of structuring, negotiating and executing deals ensuring that clients are aware of risks. David Palumbo and Nancy Hamzo both co-lead the practice. Palumbo represents securities dealers, institutional investors and companies in public M&A and public and private capital raising. Hamzo is the go-to for life sciences and technology clients, advising on multi-jurisdictional reorganizations and M&As. Haran Viswanathan is well-versed in public and private financings.

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‘The practice at Baker McKenzie Toronto provides our firm with nimble access to both deep, local expertise, while simultaneously providing the network and expertise of a global law firm. We are regularly working on Canadian, US-Canada cross-border and international opportunities, including in Europe and Australia. Being connected with local practice experts gives us the confidence to pursue the very best opportunities, wherever they might be.’
‘David Palumbo provides value add and service of distinction, being incredibly responsive and understanding of our needs and goals. David has incredible knowledge, experience and expertise across the whole of corporate and M&A and we know that we can make David our go-to on any situation.'
'Haran Viswanathan has provided immense support to our team as well and I would emphasize his timely response times and ability to find solutions when there are sticky situations. The number of transactions and transaction types also means that Haran has a command of the transaction processes and needs from the moment we bring him into a new opportunity.’
‘I have worked with Nancy Hamzo and her team for many years and continue to value the commitment to getting the deal done. Baker McKenzie is a good choice for M&A involving many countries but equally for Canada-only. Nancy is the best. The team stands out as diverse and friendly.’
‘Nancy Hamzo is a strong and savvy deal lead with a strategic mindset.’
‘Strong ability to support cross-jurisdictional and multi-jurisdictional work, providing a single point of contact.'

Kernmandanten

Safran
Obrascon Huarte Lain
Bloom Burton Securities
Amethis
Brookfield Asset Management
Northern Super League
Becton, Dickinson and Company

Highlight-Mandate

Advised Safran on its contemplated acquisition of Collins Aerospace’s high-technology actuation and flight control activities in a cash offer based on a $1.8bn enterprise value.

Advised Obrascon Huarte Lain on the C$81.7m sale of its 25% stake in the Centre Hospitalier de L'Université de Montréal public-private partnership project to John Laing Group.

Advised Bloom Burton Securities on Satellos's equity offering.