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Overview

We will guide you through the web of governance considerations to create a solution designed to build organizational trust and value. We know what it takes to meet the requirements of a regulatory environment in constant flux, to identify risk and - when necessary - to defend your interests.

Regulatory developments in one jurisdiction or industry often influence developments within others. Our team constantly monitors the regulatory landscape across the globe, advising clients of relevant changes that could affect policy development and business practices.

We have an interdisciplinary team with some of the strongest industry experience in mining, energy, telecommunications, transportation, financial services and life sciences available. And with offices in London, Johannesburg and across Canada as well as alliances with firms throughout the world, we help clients with any governance issue anywhere they need it.

Boards, committees and executives often ask our advice on matters involving proposed transactions, post-merger leadership, crisis management, internal investigations, disclosure, proxies, stakeholder relations and engagement, whistle-blowing, board recruitment and the development of governance policies and practices.

Browse our recent work or contact any of our lawyers for answers to your questions about Corporate Governance.

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Primary Contacts
  • Sarah Gingrich, Partner | CO-LEADER, CAPITAL MARKETS AND MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS (CM AND M&A), Calgary, AB, +1 587 233 4103, sgingrich@fasken.com
  • Marie-Josée Neveu, Partner | Chair of the Partnership Board, Montréal, QC, +1 514 397 4304, mneveu@fasken.com
  • William K. Orr, Counsel | Mergers & Acquisitions, Toronto, ON | Montréal, QC, +1 416 865 4360, worr@fasken.com

Client Work

  • Capital Norea Inc. raised C$300 million in the first closing of Capital Norea II, L.P., [Deal - Capital Norea Inc], Capital Norea Inc. establishes a new private equity fund.
  • Shareholder group initiates board changes at Avicanna Inc., [Deal - Avicanna Inc.], Avicanna Inc. and shareholder group agree to changes to the board of directors of Avicanna Inc.
  • China-based investor to complete its investment into a limited partnership with registered title to real estate comprising a seniors’ community located in the Barrie region of Ontario, [Deal - China-based Investor], Fasken acted for a China-based investor to complete its investment into a limited partnership, holding the interest in a corporation with registered title to real estate comprising a seniors’ community located in the Barrie region of Ontario. The work involved structuring the acquisition of the l...
  • Rainy Day Investments wins proxy fight for DAVIDsTEA, [Deal - Rainy Day Investments Ltd.], On June 14, 2018, at the annual meeting of DAVIDsTEA Inc. held in Montreal, seven persons nominated by Rainy Day Investments Ltd. were elected to the Board of Directors of DAVIDsTEA in a contested Board election.  DAVIDsTEA is a Canadian corporation listed on Nasdaq (Nasdaq: DTEA).Rainy Day Inves...
  • Richmont Mines announces sale to Monarques Gold, [Deal - Richmont Mines Inc.], On October 2, 2017, Richmont Mines Inc. (“Richmont”) completed the sale of its Quebec assets, including the Beaufor Mine, the Camflo Mill and the Wasamac development project as well as all other mineral claims, mining leases and mining concessions located in the province of Quebec, to Monarques G...
  • Metro acquires The Jean Coutu Group for $4.5 billion, [Deal - The Jean Coutu Group], On October 2, 2017, Metro Inc. (TSX: MRU) and The Jean Coutu Group (JCP) Inc. (TSX: PJC.A) announced that they had signed a final  merger agreement under which Metro will acquire all outstanding Class “A” subordinate voting shares of the Jean Coutu Group and all outstanding Class “B” shares of th...
  • Richmont Mines announces US$770 million sale to Alamos Gold, [Deal - Richmont Mines Inc. and its Board of Directors], On September 11, 2017, Richmont Mines Inc. (“Richmont”) announced that it has entered into an agreement with Alamos whereby Alamos will acquire all of the outstanding and issued shares of Richmont pursuant to a plan of arrangement. Under the terms of the agreement, all of the Richmont shares will...
  • Rapier Gold announces the election of a new Board of Directors, [Deal - Rapier Gold Inc. (Special Committee)], Acted for the incumbent directors of Rapier Gold Inc. (“Rapier”) in connection with a proxy battle initiated by a controlling shareholder acting jointly with a group (“Group”) that collectively held over 40% of the outstanding Rapier shares. Assisted the board in securing sufficient retail vote...
  • Capstone Infrastructure sells its 50% interest in Bristol Water to iCON Infrastructure Partners III, [Deal - Capstone Infrastructure Corporation (acting for the Special Committee)], On December 15, 2016 Capstone Infrastructure Corporation (TSX: CSE.PR.A) announced the completion of a transaction with its parent entity, ICON Infrastructure Partners III, L.P., to sell its 50% interest in Bristol Water for £115.6 million. This transaction provides a number of benefits for Capst...

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