Peter Glicklich Appointed President of the International Fiscal Association (USA Branch)
Mar. 25, 2024 – Peter Glicklich has been appointed president of the USA Branch of the International Fiscal...
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We are a law firm focused on high-stakes matters. We are fearless in approach and methodical in execution, taking your issues as seriously as you do. Because excellence isn’t a talking point for us. It’s our starting point.
We work in a fundamentally different way, starting with the structure of our firm and ending with the results we achieve for our clients. We are a true partnership. This frees us to work seamlessly and efficiently together, across geographies, practices and industries. Most importantly, it allows us to take on your matters – however large or complex – with unparalleled clarity, speed and intelligence.
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Our commitment to fostering equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is embedded in the way we work as a firm. EDI reflects the firm’s core values and strengthens our relationships with each other and with clients, shaping the work we do on their behalf. We embrace our differences in an inclusive culture that is collaborative, empowering and enriched by diverse perspectives.
Our Commitment to Pro Bono
Founded in a spirit of inclusion, the firm has a deeply rooted tradition of pro bono work. We believe it is our duty as legal professionals to give back to the communities we serve. Our lawyers take on pro bono matters across multiple disciplines, leveraging skill sets across offices and dedicating resources to help clients who need it most.
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Charles Tingley Hosts Counterfactual Podcast Discussing the Adam F. Fanaki Competition Law Moot
Mar. 22, 2024 – Davies partner Charles Tingley hosts the latest episode of the CBA’s Counterfactual...
Davies’ Annual Corporate/Securities Law Moot
Mar. 11, 2024 – On March 8 and 9, students from 13 law schools across Canada competed in the 33rd annual Davies...
Jean-Philippe Groleau Inducted into American College of Trial Lawyers
Mar. 11, 2024 – Congratulations to our partner Jean-Philippe Groleau on becoming a fellow of the American College...
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Searchlight Pharma Inc. Sells to Apotex Inc.
Apr. 08, 2024 – Davies is acting for the shareholders of Searchlight Pharma Inc. (Searchlight) in connection with the sale of their 100% interest to Apotex Inc. (Apotex). Searchlight is a private, rapidly-growing Canadian company known for their innovative branded pharmaceuticals with a global reach that...
Peter Glicklich Appointed President of the International Fiscal Association (USA Branch)
Mar. 25, 2024 – Peter Glicklich has been appointed president of the USA Branch of the International Fiscal Association (IFA). The USA Branch has close to 1,000 tax professionals as members and is one of the largest branches of the 14,000-member worldwide organization. Peter is known for his innovative and...
Charles Tingley Hosts Counterfactual Podcast Discussing the Adam F. Fanaki Competition Law Moot
Mar. 22, 2024 – Davies partner Charles Tingley hosts the latest episode of the CBA’s Counterfactual podcast which focuses on the Adam F. Fanaki Competition Law Moot, named in memory of former Davies competition law partner and esteemed advocate, Adam Fanaki. Featured guests and co-organizers of the...
Davies’ Annual Corporate/Securities Law Moot
Mar. 11, 2024 – On March 8 and 9, students from 13 law schools across Canada competed in the 33rd annual Davies Corporate/Securities Law Moot. This year’s problem explored a variety of issues, including directors’ duties, the exercise of contractual discretion in good faith, damage awards for breach of an...
Jean-Philippe Groleau Inducted into American College of Trial Lawyers
Mar. 11, 2024 – Congratulations to our partner Jean-Philippe Groleau on becoming a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), an elite organization of trial lawyers from the United States and Canada who have mastered the art of advocacy and whose professional careers have been marked by the highest...
General Atlantic Invests in Plusgrade
Mar. 06, 2024 – Davies acted for Plusgrade in connection with General Atlantic’s strategic investment in the ancillary revenue powerhouse. The investment represents a monumental transaction for the global travel tech sector. Plusgrade is a global leader in ancillary revenue solutions for the travel industry...
Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory Ranks 117 Davies Lawyers
Mar. 05, 2024 – We are honoured to be ranked in the 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory with 117 of our lawyers included among the top practitioners in the country—36 of them receiving the highest ranking of Most Frequently Recommended. In addition to the individual rankings, we are also listed as...
Davies Achieves Highest Percentage of Band 1 Lawyer Rankings in Chambers Global 2024
Feb. 20, 2024 – We are pleased to share that Chambers and Partners has once again recognized Davies as a leading firm in the 2024 edition of the Chambers Global Guide. We have achieved the highest percentage of Band 1 lawyer rankings relative to firm size among all Canadian law firms, with 48 rankings...
Davies Welcomes Jacob Yau to the Tax Group in Toronto
Feb. 12, 2024 – We are pleased to welcome Jacob Yau as a partner in our Toronto office Tax group. Jacob has extensive experience in tax litigation, having argued before the Tax Court of Canada and the Federal Court of Appeal on matters including income tax, excise tax and the general anti-avoidance rule (GAAR). ...
Red 5 and Silver Lake Resources to Merge in A$2.2-Billion Transaction
Feb. 06, 2024 – Davies is acting as Canadian counsel to Red 5 Limited, an Australia-based gold miner, in a merger of equals with Silver Lake Resources, creating a leading mid-tier gold company with a combined value of approximately A$2.2 billion. The transaction is expected to close in June 2024. The Davies...
Davies Welcomes Matthew Hendy to the Mergers and Acquisitions Practice in Montréal
Jan. 29, 2024 – We are pleased to welcome Matthew Hendy as a partner to our Mergers and Acquisitions practice in Montréal. Clients rely on Matt’s expansive knowledge of mergers and acquisitions, which spans a variety of industries. He advises US and international buyers on domestic and cross-border mergers...
Law360 Names Commissioner of Competition v Rogers Communication Inc., Shaw Communications Inc. and Vidéotron Ltd. the #1 Business Decision of 2023
Jan. 25, 2024 – Law360 has named Commissioner of Competition v Rogers Communications Inc., Shaw Communications Inc. and Vidéotron Ltd. the #1 business decision of 2023. This matter concerned the largest merger in the history of the Canadian telecom industry, valued at C$26 billion. Davies...
Michael Kandev Appointed President of the International Fiscal Association, Canadian Branch
Jan. 22, 2024 – Michael Kandev has been appointed president of the Canadian branch of the International Fiscal Association (IFA). The IFA’s Canadian branch is comprised of over 650 members, including taxpayers, advisers, government officials, members of the judiciary and university professors. It is the only...
Marc André Gaudreau Duval Assumes Chair of the Young IFA Network Canada Committee
Jan. 22, 2024 – This month, Marc André Gaudreau Duval assumes the role of Chair of the Young IFA Network (YIN) Canada Committee. An innovative and business-oriented tax lawyer, Marc André will head the committee as it develops, proposes and implements various activities at the branch, regional and global levels...
Blackstone to Acquire Tricon Residential Inc. in US$3.5-Billion Cross-Border Transaction
Jan. 19, 2024 – Davies is acting as counsel to Blackstone, one of the world’s leading investment firms, in its US$3.5-billion take-private acquisition of Tricon Residential Inc., an owner, operator and developer of approximately 38,000 homes in the U.S. Sun Belt and multi-family apartments in Toronto. Under...
Davies Maintains High Rankings in 2024 Lexpert/ALM 500
Jan. 09, 2024 – The 2024 Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada recognizes 34 of our partners with 59 rankings across 18 practice areas. The guide’s Who’s Who in Canadian Law Firms ranks us #1 for Corporate Transactions in Toronto, relative to firm size, and #1 for Tax in...
TPG Partners with Oxford Property Group on C$1.3-Billion Transaction
Jan. 05, 2024 – In a recent landmark transaction, Davies acted as counsel to TPG in its acquisition (and related financings) from Oxford Property Group of a 75% interest in two Class-A industrial business parks in the Greater Toronto Area, valued at C$1.3 billion. TPG is a leader in the alternative asset...
Davies Ranked #1 Canadian Law Firm for Activist-Side Mandates by Bloomberg in 2023
Jan. 03, 2024 – For the second consecutive year, Davies is the #1 Canadian law firm for activist-side mandates based on both value of activist stake and aggregate target market cap in Bloomberg’s 2023 Global Activism League Tables. Davies is the Canadian law firm for high-stakes mandates. We act in...
Vance Street Capital Sells Terra Insights to Orica
Dec. 28, 2023 – Davies is acting for Vance Street Capital, a Los Angeles private equity fund, in the sale of Terra Insights, a Vancouver-based geotechnical, structural and geospatial monitoring company, to Orica, one of the world's premier mining and infrastructure solutions providers, for cash consideration of...
Davies a Leading Firm for Activist Representations According to 2023 Diligent Advisor Awards Ranking
Dec. 22, 2023 – Davies is proud to be the #1 Canadian law firm (top 3 globally) for activism mandates based on average market-cap for all representations and activist representations in the 2023 Diligent Advisor Awards. Davies is the Canadian law firm for high-stakes mandates. We act in some of Canada’s...
Jim Dinning in Mergermarket on Potential Expansion of Canadian Barriers to Chinese Investments
Dec. 21, 2023 – Jim Dinning was recently interviewed for a Mergermarket article titled “Canadian barriers to Chinese investment likely to expand, remain indefinitely—advisors say. ” The article examines these barriers, which “have increased in recent years due to tensions between the Canadian and...
Davies Ranks as Elite Canadian Firm in GCR 100 for the 16th Straight Year
Dec. 15, 2023 – The 2024 edition of Global Competition Review (GCR) 100 once again lists Davies as an Elite Canadian Firm—the highest category awarded in the jurisdiction and a ranking the firm has held since 2008, when Canada was first included in the ranking. GCR 100 is a comprehensive listing...
Davies Listed in GRR 100 for Seventh Straight Year
Dec. 14, 2023 – Davies is once again listed in the Global Restructuring Review (GRR) 100, the top ranking publication for restructuring and insolvency practitioners, as it has been since the publication’s inception. Renowned globally for its innovative and strategic approach, the firm is involved in...
Davies Lawyers Author Bloomberg Tax Article on Canada’s Digital Services Tax
Dec. 14, 2023 – Nathan Boidman, Michael Kandev and Ian Caines have co-authored an article for Bloomberg Tax about the controversy between Canada and the United States over Canada’s proposed digital services tax (DST). The Canadian government first proposed the DST in 2020, calling for a 3% tax on certain...
Davies Welcomes Six New Partners
Dec. 12, 2023 – Congratulations to the following lawyers who have been promoted to partner, effective January 1, 2024: Stuart Berger (Capital Markets and Securities, Mergers and Acquisitions), Sabina Han (Tax), Chenyang Li (Dispute Resolution), Andrew Mihalik (Mergers and Acquisitions, Mining), Jonathan Rhein...
Lexpert Rising Stars Recognizes Two Davies Partners with Leading Lawyers Under 40 Award
Nov. 24, 2023 – Pawel Mielcarek and Sharon Ford are named as 2023 Lexpert Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40 in recognition of their exceptional achievements as legal professionals and as members of the community. Pawel is known for his efficiency and strong business sense. He provides detailed...
Lexpert Ranks 19 Davies Partners Among Canada’s Leading Litigators, Three Cases Among Top 10 Business Decisions
Nov. 23, 2023 – The 2023 Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation lists 19 Davies partners among Canada’s top practitioners. This year, the following partners are recognized for excellence in the industry: Marc-André Boutin, William Brock, Chantelle Cseh, Marie-France Dompierre, Guy Du Pont, Denis...
IFA Appoints Marc André Gaudreau Duval to the Young IFA Network Committee
Nov. 21, 2023 – The International Fiscal Association appoints Davies partner Marc André Gaudreau Duval to the Young IFA Network (YIN) Committee, making him the only Canadian member. His appointment was announced recently at the general assembly in Cancun. Marc André is an innovative and business-oriented tax...
Davies Featured in Bloomberg Tax on U.S. Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax
Nov. 20, 2023 – An article co-authored by Jennifer Lee, Zachary Kling, Jonathan Rhein, Zaira Cortes Rivero and Peter Glicklich is published in Bloomberg Tax. The article, focused on the U.S. Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT), warns that the application of certain aggregation rules as described...
The Legal 500 Commends Davies' "Unmatched" Knowledge Base and Technical Skills
Nov. 17, 2023 – Davies focuses on high-stakes business matters. Our teams include innovative thinkers in the practice areas we serve. Fifteen Davies lawyers are inducted into the Legal 500 Hall of Fame; 30 are recognized as Leading Individuals; 11 as Next Generation Partners and three as Rising Stars....
Carol Pennycook Named 2023 Lifetime Champion By The Canadian Council For Public-Private Partnerships
Nov. 15, 2023 – Partner Carol Pennycook was named the 2023 Lifetime Champion by The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships at its P3 National Awards Gala Luncheon. This award was created to recognize individuals who have made meaningful contributions to the advancement of public-private partnerships....
Patricia Olasker panellist at 2023 Active-Passive Investor Summit
Nov. 01, 2023 – Patricia Olasker joined Ele Klein (Schulte, Roth & Zabel LLP) and Douglas A. Rappaport (Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP) for a panel discussion on “Trending Legal Issues: SEC/Regulatory Proposals and Rules Update” at the 2023 Active-Passive Investor Summit, which took place on October 17 in...
Poonam Puri Recognized as One of Canada’s Most Powerful Women
Nov. 01, 2023 – Davies Affiliated Scholar Poonam Puri is named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network (WXN), receiving the award in the “Professionals” category. The WXN Top 100 awards celebrate the accomplishments of professional women across the country by recognizing...
Lexpert Names 16 Davies Partners Mining Leaders
Oct. 26, 2023 – The 2023 Lexpert Special Edition: Mining ranks 16 Davies partners among Canada’s top practitioners. This special edition recognizes distinguished lawyers in the global mining sector who offer expertise across a range of practice areas. This year, the following partners are recognized...
OUTFRONT Media Sells its Canadian Business to Bell Media
Oct. 26, 2023 – Davies is acting as Canadian counsel to OUTFRONT Media Inc. in the C$410-million sale of its Canadian business to Bell Media, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BCE. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and other closing conditions. It is expected to close in 2024. The Davies team on...
Charles Tingley Hosts CBA's Counterfactual Podcast: An Inside Look at the Canadian Competition Tribunal
Oct. 06, 2023 – Wonder what it’s like to preside over or clerk at the Canadian Competition Tribunal? Join Davies partner and Counterfactual podcast host Charles Tingley in conversation with Canadian Competition Tribunal Chair Justice Andrew D. Little and Umang Khandelwal, former law clerk to Justice...
Litigation Counsel of America Welcomes Partner Derek Ricci as Fellow
Oct. 02, 2023 – The Litigation Counsel of America (LCA) welcomes partner Derek Ricci as a Fellow of its honorary society. Fellows are chosen for their excellence and accomplishment in litigation, both at the trial and appellate levels, and their superior ethical reputation. Society membership represents less...
Chambers Recognizes Davies in 89% of the Practice Areas We Serve
Sept. 28, 2023 – Davies focuses on high-stakes business matters. Our teams include innovative thinkers in the practice areas we serve. Our excellence is recognized not only by our clients and peers, but also by industry guides like Chambers. The 2024 edition of Chambers Canada was released and the...
Elisa Kearney Chair of the CBA’s National Competition Law and Foreign Investment Review Section
Sept. 27, 2023 – As Chair of the Canadian Bar Association’s National Competition Law and Foreign Investment Review, partner Elisa Kearney will help promote awareness and understanding of the legal and policy issues related to this practice area.
William Brock Receives Université de Montréal Philanthropy Award
Sept. 26, 2023 – Congratulations to partner William Brock, who will receive the Université de Montréal Philanthropy Award at this year’s Soirée Étincelles. This honour is awarded to a U de M donor who stands out for his or her remarkable philanthropic commitment and who is admired by his or her peers for his or...
Lexpert Ranks 16 Davies Partners as Energy Leaders
Sept. 25, 2023 – The 2023 Lexpert Special Edition: Energy names 16 Davies partners among Canada’s top practitioners. Comprising a cross-disciplinary group of lawyers, Davies’ Energy practice regularly acts for clients on cutting-edge projects and transactions. This year, the following partners are...
Davies Earns Top-Tier Rankings in ITR World Tax 2024
Aug. 30, 2023 – International Tax Review (ITR) World Tax guide once again ranks Davies as a Tier 1 firm in the areas of Tax, Tax Controversy and Transactional Tax. In addition to these rankings, 11 of our lawyers are recognized as leaders in their respective fields: Neal Armstrong, Nathan...
Best Lawyers in Canada Names Davies “Law Firm of the Year” in Two Practice Areas and Names Six Partners “Lawyer of the Year”
Aug. 24, 2023 – The 2024 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada names Davies “Law Firm of the Year” for Alternative Dispute Resolution and Corporate Law. Additionally, 134 partners in 48 practice areas are named among the country’s best, while the following six partners received “Lawyer of the Year” in...
Ford, SK On and EcoPro BM Announce C$1.2-Billion Investment in Québec EV Battery Material Production Facilities
Aug. 18, 2023 – Earlier this week, Korea-based EcoPro BM, Ford and SK On announced their C$1.2 billion joint venture to build a new cathode manufacturing facility in Bécancour, Québec. This represents a significant investment in Canadian production of electric vehicle (EV) battery materials driven by a growing...
Bench Strength of Davies’ Women Litigators Recognized in Benchmark Litigation’s 2023 Rankings
Aug. 08, 2023 – A testament to our established and up-and-coming first-chair talent, Davies women were honoured in multiple categories*: Andrea Burke (Litigation Star, Top 100 Women Litigators), Chantelle Cseh (Litigation Star, Top 100 Women Litigators, 40 & Under List), Marie-France Dompierre (Future Star),...
Chambers High Net Worth 2023 Ranks Davies Among the Best
July 20, 2023 – Davies maintains its Band 1 ranking for Private Wealth Law–Canada in the 2023 edition of Chambers High Net Worth. A private client quoted in the guide noted that “Davies has a team of highly qualified professionals that provide highly technical support in a manner that a non-tax...
Seven Tier 1 Rankings and Three Partners Named Women Leaders in 2023 IFLR1000 Guide
July 18, 2023 – Davies has again been recognized by International Financial Law Review as a top-tier firm, achieving Tier 1 status in seven financial and corporate law practice areas, including Banking: Canada, Capital Markets: Ontario, M&A: Canada, M&A: Ontario, M&A: Québec, Project Development –...
Nathan Boidman and Peter A. Glicklich on U.S. Bill Attacking Foreign DSTs and UTPR
July 12, 2023 – Davies Senior International Tax Counsel Nathan Boidman and partner Peter A. Glicklich were recently featured in Bloomberg Tax. They co-authored a piece on H.R. 3665, or the “Defending American Jobs and Investment Act. ” This proposed legislation could, if adopted, indirectly compel other...
Four Davies partners appointed to leadership of the American Bar Association’s Section of Antitrust Law
July 10, 2023 – Congratulations to partners Anita Banicevic and Charles Tingley for their appointments and to John Bodrug and Alysha Manji-Knight for their re-appointments to the leadership of the American Bar Association’s Section of Antitrust Law for the 2023/24 ABA fiscal year. The Antitrust Law...
Bloomberg Ranks Davies as #1 Canadian Legal Advisor for Activists
July 04, 2023 – Davies is proud to be named the #1 Canadian law firm for activist-side mandates based on value of activist stake; the #1 Canadian law firm by aggregate market cap; and the #1 Canadian law firm by $5 billion+ targets only in Bloomberg’s Global Activism League Tables for the first half of...
Lexpert Recognizes 14 Davies Partners as Leading Advisors in Technology and Health Sciences
June 28, 2023 – Over 40 companies and investors in the innovation sector turned to Davies in the past 18 months for their most complex transactions, with a combined deal value exceeding US$44 billion. As a result, the 2023 Lexpert Special Edition: Technology and Health Sciences ranks 14 Davies...
Jim Dinning Named In Global Competition Review FIC 40 Under 40
June 23, 2023 – The inaugural Global Competition Review FIC 40 Under 40 recognizes Jim Dinning among the world’s leading foreign investment lawyers. Known for his business acumen and expertise with complex foreign investment issues, Jim’s counsel is sought by both foreign and domestic clients. He...
Patricia Olasker Interviewed on The Deal’s Activist Investing Today Podcast
June 06, 2023 – In an episode of The Deal’s Activist Investing Today podcast, Patricia Olasker discusses new developments in shareholder activism and drivers of hostile M&A in the mining sector. Listen here.
Fourteen Davies Partners Recognized as Leading Infrastructure Advisors
May 23, 2023 – The 2023 Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure ranks 14 Davies partners among the top advisors in Canada. Over the past year, Davies continued to lead the charge on trends shaping the progress of significant North American infrastructure projects and public-private partnerships...
IFLR Americas Names Davies Canada’s Capital Markets Firm of the Year
May 19, 2023 – Davies is pleased to be named Canada’s Capital Markets Firm of the Year at the 2023 International Financial Law Review (IFLR) Americas Awards. This award reflects our standing as a leading firm in advising clients on their most complex and cross-border corporate finance matters, such as: Acted...
Canadian Law Awards and Benchmark Litigation Canada Awards Recognize Davies
May 15, 2023 – Davies is honoured to be recognized at the 2023 Canadian Law Awards in the categories: Commercial Litigation Team of the Year, Insolvency and Restructuring Deal of the Year, Infrastructure and Projects Deal of the Year and Capital Markets Deal of the Year. These awards are a reflection of the...
Davies Welcomes New Corporate Partner Jordan Altman
May 08, 2023 – We are pleased to announce that Jordan Altman has joined Davies as a partner in the Corporate practice of our Montréal office. Jordan is a seasoned adviser on cross-border and domestic mergers and acquisitions. He provides tailored counsel to public and private companies as well as various...
Benchmark Awards Davies Litigators Top Rankings for 2023
May 03, 2023 – Benchmark Canada has released its 2023 Litigation Guide and Top 50 Trial Lawyers list. Partners William Brock, Guy Du Pont and Kent Thomson were named to the 2023 Benchmark Litigation Canada Top 50 Trial Lawyers list. Our litigation team achieved the top distinction of “Highly Recommended” in...
Sixty-One Davies Lawyers Recognized as Leading Finance and M&A Advisers
Apr. 24, 2023 – The 2023 Lexpert Special Edition: Finance and M&A ranks 61 Davies lawyers among the top advisers in Canada. Our most notable recent work includes advising: Shaw Communications Inc. in its C$26-billion acquisition by Rogers Communications Inc., a transformative deal in the Canadian...
Alysha Manji-Knight on Regulating Dark Patterns in Advertising
Apr. 24, 2023 – In a recent letter to Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Canada’s Privacy Commissioner requested that his office and the Competition Bureau be permitted to collaborate on investigations, inquiries and other formal compliance matters, while proposing legislation that further...
BELLUS Health Inc. Reaches Agreement for US$2-Billion Sale to GSK
Apr. 20, 2023 – Davies is acting as counsel to BELLUS Health, Inc. in its US$2-billion sale to GSK, a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in the United Kingdom. Based in Montréal, BELLUS Health works to better the lives of patients suffering from refractory chronic cough (RCC) that does not respond...
Anthony Arquin featured in Commercial Real Estate Magazine
Apr. 06, 2023 – Anthony Arquin was recently profiled in Commercial Real Estate Magazine. The article touches on topics that span his 17-year career at Davies, from his active role in major real estate projects to current industry challenges and projects that transform the daily life of citizens. ...
Davies’ Role in Landmark Rogers-Shaw Deal
Mar. 31, 2023 – Davies celebrates Rogers Communications Inc.’s acquisition of Shaw Communications Inc. and congratulates the team of talented lawyers who successfully navigated a challenging review process to ensure the approval of one of the largest corporate mergers in Canadian history.
Elisa Kearney Speaking at GCR Live: Antitrust in the Digital Economy 2023
Mar. 28, 2023 – At this year’s GCR Live: Antitrust in the Digital Economy 2023, partner Elisa Kearney will speak on “New Corridors for Market Regulation: Expanding the Law”. She will be joined by enforcers, in-house counsel, private practitioners, academics and economists to discuss some of the most pressing...
In Defence of the “Driver Inc.” Employment Model for Truck Drivers
Mar. 20, 2023 – In an interview with trucknews.com, partner Shari Cohen suggests that the “Driver Inc. ” employment model for truck drivers is legal and viable under certain conditions. Shari notes that “the determination of whether a driver is an independent contractor is based on a multi-factor legal analysis....
Lithium Royalty Corp. Completes C$150-Million IPO
Mar. 17, 2023 – Davies acted as counsel to Lithium Royalty Corp. (LRC) in its C$150-million initial public offering (IPO) on the Toronto Stock Exchange. LRC is a lithium-focused royalty company with a globally diversified portfolio of 29 royalties on mineral properties around the world. These properties supply...
Davies to Fund McGill University Faculty of Law L.E.X. Outreach Program
Mar. 15, 2023 – Continuing the firm’s tradition of supporting McGill's Faculty of Law, Davies will fund the L.E.X. Outreach Program. Designed to engage youth from communities that face systemic barriers to education and are under-represented in Canadian law schools and the legal profession, the program pairs...
Davies’ Annual Corporate/Securities Law Moot 2023
Mar. 13, 2023 – On March 10 and 11, students from 14 law schools across Canada competed in the 32nd annual Davies Corporate/Securities Law Moot. This year’s problem, loosely based on the Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Wong v Pretium Resources, explored a secondary market...
Guy Du Pont Inducted as Fellow of the American Bar Foundation
Mar. 08, 2023 – Guy Du Pont was inducted as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation (ABF), a global honorary society of lawyers, judges and legal scholars whose public and private careers have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the highest principles of the legal profession and the welfare of their...
LKQ Corporation Acquires Uni-Select Inc. for C$2.8 Billion
Mar. 02, 2023 – Davies is acting as Canadian counsel to LKQ Corporation in its C$2.8-billion acquisition of Uni-Select Inc. Founded in Boucherville, Québec, Uni-Select is a leader in the distribution of automotive refinish and industrial coatings and related products in North America, as well as a leader in...
Alaris Equity Partners Invests with Brookfield in Body Contours Centers LLC
Mar. 02, 2023 – Davies acted for Alaris Equity Partners in its strategic investment with Brookfield Special Investments in Body Contours Centers LLC. This transaction is the first in a previously disclosed third-party asset management initiative for Alaris Equity Partners. The investment was completed by way of...
Davies and Osgoode Hall Announce $1.2 Million Davies Fellows Award
Mar. 01, 2023 – Established through generous donations from Osgoode alumni at Davies and matching funds from Osgoode Hall Law School, the annual award will help support a first-year juris doctor (JD) student who has demonstrated financial need and exceptional promise and who has overcome obstacles related to...
119 Davies Lawyers Ranked in 2023 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
Feb. 28, 2023 – The 2023 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory has named 119 Davies lawyers among the country’s top practitioners, with 38 receiving the highest ranking of Most Frequently Recommended. In addition to the individual rankings, the firm was ranked Most Frequently Recommended in 12 practice...
Davies Achieves Highest Percentage of Band 1 Lawyer Rankings in Chambers Global 2023
Feb. 16, 2023 – Chambers and Partners has once again recognized our reputation for excellence and unwavering client focus in the 2023 edition of Chambers Global: The World’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Davies achieved the highest number of Band 1 lawyer rankings relative to firm size among all...
Trial and Appellate Victories in Landmark Shaw-Rogers Competition Litigation
Feb. 10, 2023 – Davies secured victories on behalf of Shaw Communications Inc. at both the trial and appellate levels in the Competition Bureau’s challenge to the C$26 billion acquisition of Shaw by Rogers Communications Inc. The landmark case was the largest ever heard by the Competition Tribunal and the...
Toronto Venture Capital
A Four-Part Interview Series with Matthew Golden and Matthew LeibowitzJan. 23, 2023 – Partner Sarah Elharrar and Associate Stephen Dalby interviewed two leaders in Toronto’s Venture Capital space, Matthew Golden and Matthew Leibowitz, on the future of Venture Capital (VC) investing in Canada. Golden is the founder and managing partner at Golden Ventures, a leading seed-stage...
Davies Secures Significant Victory for Manufacturer in Product Liability Case
Jan. 19, 2023 – Davies successfully acted for Envergent Technologies LLC, a subsidiary of Honeywell International Inc. and UOP LLC, in proceedings that arose out of the construction and equipping of a biofuel production plant in the city of Port-Cartier, Québec. Envergent contracted with AE Côte-Nord Canada...
Davies Earns Top Marks in 2023 Lexpert/ALM 500
Jan. 16, 2023 – The 2023 Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada recognizes 36 of our partners with 59 rankings across 18 practice areas. Additionally, the guide’s Who's Who in Canadian Law Firms ranks us #1 for Corporate Transactions in Toronto, relative to firm size, and #1...
Davies Advising Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. on Proposed Takeover Bid
Jan. 13, 2023 – Davies is advising the special committee of the board of directors of Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. in connection with management’s proposed takeover bid for the common shares of Canaccord. The proposed offer will not formally commence until a takeover bid circular is filed and mailed, and...
Bloomberg Ranks Davies as Leading Canadian Legal Adviser for Activists
Jan. 06, 2023 – Davies is proud to be the #1 Canadian law firm for activist-side mandates based on value of activist stake and the #1 Canadian law firm based on aggregate target market cap in Bloomberg’s 2022 Global Activism League Tables. Thanks are due to our clients for entrusting us with their...
Natasha MacParland on the Fall of Cryptocurrencies
Jan. 05, 2023 – In a Canadian Lawyer article, partner Natasha MacParland notes that the recent crypto bankruptcy cases present “novel” issues regarding the treatment of cryptocurrency assets and the relief available to stakeholders in insolvency proceedings. These cases have exposed “a gap in the...
Global Restructuring Review Names Davies a Top 100 Firm
Dec. 21, 2022 – For the sixth consecutive year, Global Restructuring Review has recognized Davies among the top 100 law firms in the world for cross-border restructuring and insolvency work. Highlights of our notable work from the past year include representing FTI Consulting Canada Inc. in its...
Two Davies Partners Selected to Private Client Global Elite Directory
Dec. 21, 2022 – Elie Roth has been named to the Global Elite list and Ray Rubin has been named a Rising Leader in the Private Client Global Elite Directory. Elie is trusted counsel to many high-net-worth individuals and family offices. His leading practice concentrates on all aspects of private...
Charles Tingley and Mark Katz on Major Changes to the Investment Canada Act
Dec. 19, 2022 – Partners Charles Tingley and Mark Katz share their thoughts on recent moves by the government of Canada to modernize the Investment Canada Act (ICA) in interviews by The Hill Times, The Globe and Mail, Global Competition Review (GCR) and The Logic. ...
Global Competition Review Recognizes Davies as “Elite” Canadian Firm
Dec. 16, 2022 – For the 15th consecutive year, Global Competition Review (GCR) has recognized Davies as an “Elite” Canadian firm – the highest category in the jurisdiction – in its annual guide to the world’s top competition practices. Among our recent work across the full spectrum of competition and...
Davies Welcomes Eight New Partners
Dec. 15, 2022 – We congratulate the following eight associates who have been promoted to partner, effective as of January 1, 2023: Shari Cohen (Employment, Labour and Executive Compensation), Joseph DiPonio (Mergers and Acquisitions; Capital Markets and Securities), Sarah Elharrar (Fund Formation; Venture...
Barrick Agreed in Principle to Restart Reko Diq Project in Pakistan
Dec. 15, 2022 – Davies acted for Barrick Gold Corporation in its agreement in principle with the governments of Pakistan and Balochistan to reconstitute the Reko Diq Project in the country’s Balochistan province. The reconstitution resulted in the resolution of the damages previously awarded by the...
Sumeet Dang Joins Davies’ Technology Group in Toronto
Dec. 06, 2022 – We are pleased to welcome Sumeet Dang as senior counsel in the Technology practice of our Toronto office. With specialized expertise in the life sciences and technology industries, Sumeet further enhances our ability to help clients navigate their most complex commercial transactions and...
Natasha MacParland and Robin Schwill Compare Crypto Sector Insolvencies to Cannabis Bankruptcies in The Hill Times
Dec. 02, 2022 – In an article published in The Hill Times (available to subscribers), Natasha MacParland and Robin Schwill say insolvencies in the crypto sector raise issues already seen in cannabis bankruptcies. Natasha and Robin note they are looking for the federal government to modernize Canada’s...
Twenty-Three Davies Partners Recognized as Leading Litigation Lawyers
Nov. 28, 2022 – The 2022 Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation has named 23 Davies partners among Canada’s leading litigation lawyers. Among our notable recent cases, we have represented Shaw Communications Inc. in a lengthy trial before the Competition Tribunal concerning the company’s contested...
Poonam Puri Receives Peter Dey Achievement in Governance Award
Nov. 23, 2022 – Poonam Puri, Davies Affiliated Scholar, has received the 2022 Peter Dey Governance Achievement Award from the Governance Professionals of Canada. This prestigious award recognizes an individual who has positively impacted governance and contributed to transforming the way that Canadian...
Four Davies Partners Honoured as 2022 Lexpert Rising Stars
Nov. 23, 2022 – William Buchner, Chantelle Cseh, Fotini Gagaoudakis and Florence Simard have been recognized as 2022 Lexpert Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40 for their exceptional contributions to the legal profession and the community. Will Buchner has built a practice leading...
Davies Welcomes New Technology Partner Max Jarvie
Nov. 14, 2022 – We are pleased to announce that Max Jarvie has joined Davies as a partner in the Technology practice of our Montréal office. Max brings specialized expertise in privacy, data protection and artificial intelligence, further complementing and enhancing our ability to protect our clients’...
Davies Earns Rankings in The Legal 500 Canada
Nov. 10, 2022 – In the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 Canada, Davies has earned Tier 1 rankings in the following practice areas: Competition and Antitrust, Corporate and M&A, Dispute Resolution: Ontario, Dispute Resolution: Québec, Infrastructure Projects, Real Estate and Tax. In addition to our...
Women in Business Law Recognizes Seven Davies Partners
Nov. 04, 2022 – The 2022 edition of Expert Guides’ Women in Business Law recognizes seven Davies partners as leading lawyers in their fields: Anita Banicevic – Competition and Antitrust, Sandra Forbes – Competition and Antitrust, Natasha MacParland – Insolvency and Restructuring, Patricia Olasker –...
The National Law Journal Names Marie-France Dompierre to List of Sports, Gaming and Entertainment Law Trailblazers
Nov. 01, 2022 – Tax litigation partner Marie-France Dompierre is named in the National Law Journal’s (NLJ) 2022 list of Sports, Gaming and Entertainment Law Trailblazers, recognizing her tax work on behalf of non-resident athletes playing in Canada. Marie-France has particular expertise helping...
Denis Ferland Elected President of the Insolvency Institute of Canada
Oct. 27, 2022 – Partner Denis Ferland has been elected president of the Insolvency Institute of Canada (IIC). “I look forward to promoting the IIC as Canada’s leading insolvency and commercial restructuring organization and to ensuring that all members across the country are represented,” says Denis of his...
Partner Nathalie Goyette Appointed a Judge of the Federal Court of Appeal
Oct. 26, 2022 – Davies partner Nathalie Goyette has been appointed a judge of the Federal Court of Appeal. This prestigious appointment reflects Nathalie’s dedication and success throughout a 32-year career practising tax litigation. Nathalie focused her practice on helping clients manage and resolve audit...
Kent Thomson Inducted as Fellow of the American Bar Foundation
Oct. 11, 2022 – Kent Thomson was inducted as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation (ABF), a global honorary society of lawyers, judges and legal scholars whose public and private careers have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the highest principles of the legal profession and the welfare of their...
Sixteen Davies Partners Recognized as Mining Leaders
Oct. 05, 2022 – The 2022 Lexpert Special Edition: Mining has named 16 Davies partners among Canada’s top practitioners. Highlights of our notable work from the past year include advising Agnico Eagle Mines Limited in its merger of equals with Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. to create a US$30-billion...
