Recent Representative Matters

Capital Markets

  • Represented MediPharm Labs Corp. (TSX: LABS) in its successful defence against a dissident proxy campaign led by Apollo Technology Capital Corporation to replace the full board of directors of MediPharm.

  • Represented Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX: AP.UN) in three different debt offerings in 2025, including two $450-million green bond offerings of senior unsecured debentures and its $400-million offering of senior unsecured debentures in two series.

  • Represented Cybin Inc. (CBOE:CYBN) (NYSE American: CYBN) with respect to its financing of up to US$500 million in aggregate principal amount of unsecured convertible debentures.

  • Represented Linamar Corporation in the completion of a $550-million private placement of senior unsecured notes.

  • Represented an existing group of shareholders, as co-counsel, in their acquisition of all outstanding shares of Gowest Gold Ltd., a Canadian gold exploration and development company focused on the delineation and development of its 100% owned Bradshaw Gold Deposit (Bradshaw) on the Frankfield Property, part of the Corporation’s North Timmins Gold Project, in a “go private” transaction.

  • Represented Allied Critical Metals Corp. in its reverse takeover of Deeprock Minerals Inc. (CSE: ACM), which included a three-cornered amalgamation and concurrent brokered private placement of subscription receipts.

  • Represented Shelfie-Tech Ltd., a technology company providing stock management solutions for the retail industry, in connection with its listing on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol “SHLF”.

  • Represented Altree Developments, Avenir Jersey Developments Limited and Westdale Construction, as well as their minority co-investors, in connection with West Side Square Development Fund’s US$50-million initial public offering.

  • Represented Goliath Resources Limited (TSXV: GOT) in its $27 million "bought deal" brokered private placement and concurrent non-brokered private placement offering of common shares that will qualify as "flow-through shares" as defined in subsection 66(15) of the Income Tax Act (Canada). 

  • Represented Maritime Resources Corp. (TSXV:MAE), a Canadian gold exploration and development company, in its offering of rights to purchase common shares backstopped by Dundee Corporation.

Corporate/Commercial

  • Represented Abraxas Power Corp. in its strategic partnership with EDF Group to jointly develop the Exploits Valley Renewable Energy Corporation green hydrogen and ammonia project in Central Newfoundland.

  • Advised the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade on all aspects of its winning bid for Volkswagen’s first overseas gigafactory, a several-billion-dollar investment that is one of the largest in Canadian history. 

  • Represented Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust, a leading owner-operator of distinctive urban workspace in Canada’s major cities, in the acquisition from Westbank of a 90% ownership interest in 400 West Georgia Street in Vancouver, and an additional 45% ownership interest in 19 Duncan Street in Toronto (increasing Allied’s ownership interest to 95%). The transaction was based on an aggregate property value of $920.7 million.

  • Represented Melchior Management 777 Corporation, a property management service company, with the formation of M Commercial REIT, a new private commercial real estate investment trust, and the related vend-in of a portfolio of commercial properties located in Barrie, Ontario.

  • Represented Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust, a leading owner-operator of distinctive urban workspace in Canada’s major cities, in the reorganization of the ownership of TELUS Sky, a 60-storey, mixed-use high-rise building in Calgary, Alberta.

  • Represented MediPharm Labs Corp. (TSX: LABS) in its defence against a dissident proxy campaign led by Apollo Technology Capital Corporation to replace the full board of directors of MediPharm.

  • Represented an existing group of shareholders, as co-counsel, in their acquisition of all outstanding shares of Gowest Gold Ltd. in a go private transaction. 

  • Represented Allied Critical Metals Corp. in its reverse takeover of Deeprock Minerals Inc. (CSE: ACM), which included a three-cornered amalgamation and concurrent brokered private placement of subscription receipts.

  • Represented a subsidiary of Abraxas Power Corp. in its loan and royalty agreement with RE Royalties Ltd. to receive a secured loan facility of up to $10 million to support the construction of solar projects in the Maldives.

Mergers & Acquisitions

  • Represented Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust, a leading owner-operator of distinctive urban workspace in Canada’s major cities, in the acquisition from Westbank of a 90% ownership interest in 400 West Georgia Street in Vancouver, and an additional 45% ownership interest in 19 Duncan Street in Toronto (increasing Allied’s ownership interest to 95%). The transaction was based on an aggregate property value of $920.7 million.

  • Represented Linamar Corporation in its acquisition of Bourgault Industries Ltd., a leading agricultural equipment manufacturer, for $640 million. In conjunction with the Bourgault transaction closing, Linamar also finalized a new $700-million term loan agreement.

  • Represented MODE Global, LLC, a multibillion, multi-branded logistics company, in its indirect acquisition of the Canadian business of Whiz Investments Limited.

  • Acted as Canadian counsel to Kuehne+Nagel with respect to its acquisition of Farrow, a Canadian customs brokerage, transportation and logistics business.

  • Represented Powerfleet, Inc. (Nasdaq: AIOT), a global AIoT SaaS provider, in its US$200-million acquisition and related financing of Fleet Complete, a leader in connected vehicle technology and fleet management. 

  • Represented an existing group of shareholders, as co-counsel, in their acquisition of all outstanding shares of Gowest Gold Ltd. in a go private transaction. 

  • Represented Allied Critical Metals Corp. in its reverse takeover of Deeprock Minerals Inc. (CSE: ACM), which included a three-cornered amalgamation and concurrent brokered private placement of subscription receipts.

  • Represented Closing the Gap Healthcare Group Inc. in the sale of all issued and outstanding shares to Extendicare Inc. for $75.5 million.

  • Represented FloWorks International LLC in its acquisition of CAC Industrial Equipment Ltd. for a purchase price of $49.25 million.

  • Represented Eterna Equity in its acquisition of Truefoam Limited, Newfoundland Styro Inc. and related entities, leading manufacturers of foam insulation products.

Sports, Media & Entertainment

  • Acted as Canadian counsel for the PWHPA and PWHLPA on corporate/commercial matters and assisted with negotiations of the CBA towards the launch of the first single viable professional women’s hockey league in North America.

  • Acting as labour counsel and in an executive director capacity to the Canadian Men’s National Soccer Team and their newly formed players association, the CMNSTPA, advising on unionization, collective bargaining and general labour matters, including negotiations with Canada Soccer regarding compensation, conditions of participation, licensing and NIL matters.

  • Providing corporate, commercial, employment, contract and IP advice to the NHL Coaches’ Association, including issues impacting coaches, review and negotiation of coach contracts and separation agreements, other individual and group advice as necessary. 

  • Advised on the formation and governance of the Klevr Super League, a hockey organization founded by former NHL player Kris Versteeg. 

  • Representing an NFL team in connection with Canadian interests, principally in the areas of corporate structuring, taxation and commercial matters.

  • Representing an NHL team in connection with Canadian interests, principally in the areas of corporate structuring, taxation and commercial matters. 

  • Representing an NFL team in connection to their general corporate interests, including commercial relationships, sponsorships, advertising and marketing, and privacy and data protection. 

Tax

  • Represented Abraxas Power Corp. in its strategic partnership with EDF Group to jointly develop the Exploits Valley Renewable Energy Corporation green hydrogen and ammonia project in Central Newfoundland.

  • Represented Linamar Corporation in its acquisition of Bourgault Industries Ltd., a leading agricultural equipment manufacturer, for $640 million. In conjunction with the Bourgault transaction closing, Linamar also finalized a new $700-million term loan agreement.

  • Advised the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade on all aspects of its winning bid for Volkswagen’s first overseas gigafactory, a several-billion-dollar investment that is one of the largest in Canadian history.

  • Represented Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust, a leading owner-operator of distinctive urban workspace in Canada’s major cities, in the acquisition from Westbank of a 90% ownership interest in 400 West Georgia Street in Vancouver, and an additional 45% ownership interest in 19 Duncan Street in Toronto (increasing Allied’s ownership interest to 95%). The transaction was based on an aggregate property value of $920.7 million.

  • Acted as Canadian counsel to Kuehne+Nagel with respect to its acquisition of Farrow, a Canadian customs brokerage, transportation and logistics business.

  • Represented Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust, a leading owner-operator of distinctive urban workspace in Canada’s major cities, in the reorganization of the ownership of TELUS Sky, a 60-storey, mixed-use high-rise building in Calgary, Alberta.

  • Represented Powerfleet, Inc. (Nasdaq: AIOT), a global AIoT SaaS provider, in its US$200-million acquisition and related financing of Fleet Complete, a leader in connected vehicle technology and fleet management. 

  • Represented an existing group of shareholders, as co-counsel, in their acquisition of all outstanding shares of Gowest Gold Ltd. in a go private transaction. 

  • Represented FloWorks International LLC in its acquisition of CAC Industrial Equipment Ltd. for a purchase price of $49.25 million.

  • Advised Eterna Equity in its acquisition of Truefoam Limited, Newfoundland Styro Inc. and related entities, leading manufacturers of foam insulation products.

Tax Litigation

  • Successfully represented Mediclean before the Tax Court of Canada in an appeal relating to the GST/HST reassessments pursuant to the Excise Tax Act. 

  • Successfully represented the Milgram Foundation at the Federal Court of Canada in a motion to strike a judicial review application relating to the voluntary disclosure program. 

  • Successfully represented a Canadian subsidiary of Thermo Fisher Scientific before the Tax Court of Canada in an appeal of assessments totalling approximately $140 million in relation to a cross-border distribution. 

  • Currently representing a Fortune 100 automotive company before the Tax Court of Canada in an appeal relating to the treatment of M&A deal costs and entitlement to claim a capital loss of approximately $1.4 billion. 

  • Represented Dr. Kevin Davis on a successful Supreme Court of Canada Leave Application, as well as in the Federal Court of Appeal, upholding the Tax Court of Canada’s decision that Dr. Davis was entitled to claim input tax credits in respect of orthodontic appliances supplied to patients. 

Workplace

  • Providing ongoing advice to a multinational food, snack and beverage corporation on its general labour and employment matters. 

  • Representing one of the largest lumber producers in the world in labour and employment matters relating to their lumber and processing mills in four locations across northern Ontario. 

  • Advising a leading distributor of medical supplies, equipment and services to healthcare providers across Canada on employment law policy and procedure, and compliance with legislation. 

  • Providing ongoing labour and employment advice to a leading enterprise for business process and document management, including in relation to human rights complaints, employment standards, wrongful and constructive dismissal, employment agreement drafting, disability issues and workplace accommodation.

  • Providing ongoing labour advice to one of the world’s leading specialty chemical companies in relation to labour grievances and issues related to unionized employees.