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Private M&A Into Canada: What US Buyers Should Know

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Canadian private M&A and business practice are very similar to the US. As such, US buyers can generally expect fewer surprises heading north than into other foreign jurisdictions. For these and other reasons, Canada is one of the most popular destinations for US outbound M&A, both in deal volume and deal value.

We’ve prepared an overview of private M&A into Canada to facilitate cross-border investment. Given the high-level similarities in law and market practice between our countries, we’ve focused on major differences and the most relevant considerations for US buyers coming into Canada.

We highlight: 

  • US / Canada cross-border M&A statistics
  • Deal structuring for inbound M&A from the US
  • Differences in law on key deal points
  • Antitrust (Competition)
  • Foreign Investment
  • Employment & Severance
  • Litigation & Governing Law

Fasken has extensive experience advising on all aspects of Canadian M&A, and we would be pleased to discuss any aspect of our guide or your transaction with you. Our cross-country reach, deep roster of M&A experts, and consistent market-leading deal flow distinguishes us from other Canadian business law firms and confers to our clients an appreciable advantage.

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Authors

  • Sean S. Stevens, Partner | Co-Leader, Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions (CM and M&A), Toronto, ON, +1 416 868 3352, sstevens@fasken.com
  • Sarah Gingrich, Partner | CO-LEADER, CAPITAL MARKETS AND MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS (CM AND M&A), Calgary, AB, +1 587 233 4103, sgingrich@fasken.com
  • Gesta A. Abols, Partner | Co-Leader, cross border and international practice, Toronto, ON, +1 416 943 8978, gabols@fasken.com
  • Neil Kravitz, Partner | Co-lead, Corporate, Co-lead, Cross Border and International Practice, Montréal, QC, +1 514 397 7551, nkravitz@fasken.com
  • Grant E. McGlaughlin, Partner | Co-Leader, Private Equity, Toronto, ON, +1 416 865 4382, gmcglaughlin@fasken.com
  • Caitlin Rose, Partner | Co-Leader, Private Equity, Montréal, QC, +1 514 397 5277, crose@fasken.com

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