Zach Austin

Partner

Jurisdiction Ontario, 2018

Language(s) English

Office(s) Toronto

Contact

Business +1 416 865 4375

Email zaustin@fasken.com

Overview

Zach Austin's practice is focused on mergers and acquisitions, shareholder activism, corporate governance and corporate finance.

Zach represents domestic and foreign companies in connection with merger and acquisition transactions, both public and private, across a wide range of industries. He has experience with contested situations, including hostile takeover bids, and advising special committees of boards of directors. Zach also frequently acts for clients on equity and debt financings, including public offerings, private placements, joint ventures and strategic investments, and going-public transactions.

Zach consistently delivers practical and strategic advice to help clients achieve the best outcomes in complex corporate transactions. He has been recognized as a rising star in the areas of mergers and acquisitions and corporate law by Best Lawyers and Legal 500.

Achievements

Recognized as Ones to Watch in Mergers and Acquisitions Law in Toronto, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2024 to 2025
Recognized nationwide as a Leading Individual in Corporate and M&A, The Legal 500 Canada 2023 to 2025

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2024 to 2025 The Best Lawyers in Canada Recognized as Ones to Watch in Mergers and Acquisitions Law in Toronto Best Lawyers is an attorney ranking service. For more than 30 years, it has identified lawyers best qualified to represent clients in various jurisdictions and specialties. Read more

2023 to 2025 The Legal 500 Canada Recognized nationwide as a Leading Individual in Corporate and M&A Zach has been listed as a Rising Star in previous editions. Read more

Client Work

Castle Harlan acquires Alumni Educational Solutions, [Deal - Castle Harlan Inc.], Global private equity investment firm’s acquisition of leading educational furniture manufacturer.
Rock Tech Lithium Inc. closes a C$5.8 million private placement, [Deal - Rock Tech Lithium Inc.], Canadian lithium development company completes private placement deal
New Gold Inc. completes non-brokered private placement, [Deal - New Gold Inc.], Intermediate Canadian gold mining company completes private placement of flow-through common shares.
SCR-Sibelco NV announces strategic joint venture with Avalon Advanced Materials Inc., [Deal - SCR-Sibelco NV], Belgian based global material solution company completes a joint venture agreement to develop Ontario lithium mining operations.
North American Construction Group completes C$395 million strategic acquisition of MacKellar Group, [Deal - North American Construction Group], Premier provider of heavy civil construction and mining services acquires Australia-based provider of heavy earthworks solutions.
SCR-Sibelco NV completes a C$13 million investment, [Deal - SCR-Sibelco NV], Belgian based global material solution company completes an investment financing.
Co-operators Financial Services Limited acquires Smart Employee Benefits Inc., [Deal - Co-operators Financial Services Limited], Leading Canadian financial services and insurance co-operative acquires cutting-edge health benefits and technology company by way of a plan of arrangement.
Elemental Royalties Corp. announces the completion of a share-for-share merger of equals with Altus Strategies plc., [Deal - Elemental Royalties Corp.], Precious metals royalty companies combine by way of Canada-U.K. cross border share-for-share merger of equals
Slate Grocery REIT announces US$180 million investment by Slate North American Essential Real Estate Income Fund in connection with Slate Grocery REIT’s US$425 million acquisition of new grocery-anchored real estate portfolio, [Deal - Slate Grocery REIT], Owner and operator of US grocery-anchored real estate completes strategic investment in connection with significant portfolio acquisition.