MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

Tim McCormick announced as BLG’s national M&A and corporate transactions practice chair
He chairs the national mergers and acquisitions strategy committee as well
PwC’s 2026 mid-year Canadian M&A update sees landscape reshaped by geopolitical shifts
Report notes strong activity for materials, industrials, information technology
Lavery names Alexandre Hébert as head of business law group
He focuses on M&A, divestitures, corporate finance, venture capital
M&A lawyers on how regulatory changes driven by geopolitical instability are affecting deals
Deal-making is being impacted by Canada's policy shifts to fortify its economy and security

BIG DEALS

Cassels and Fasken among advisors on the deal

2026 LEADING LAWYERS IN MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

Jeffrey K. Merk
Year called to bar: 2004
Toronto, Ontario
Jeffrey Singer
Year called to bar: 1994
Toronto, Ontario
Andrew McLean
Year called to bar: 2014
Toronto, Ontario
Wayne W. Fedun
Year called to bar: 1992
Calgary, Alberta
Nav Dhaliwal
Year called to bar: 2010
Calgary, Alberta
Melinda Park
Year called to bar: 1992
Calgary, Alberta