Gillfor Distribution Inc. Acquires AFA Forest Products Inc.
On June 30, 2022, Gillfor Distribution Inc., parent company to OWL Distribution, McIlveen Lumber Industries, Brunswick Valley Distribution and Brown & Rutherford Co., completed the acquisition of AFA Forest Products Inc., a leading and long-standing distributor for building products in Canada. Gillfor purchased AFA through an affiliate in a combination of cash and debt.
Aird & Berlis acted as Ontario and Quebec legal counsel to the purchaser in connection with the acquisition and financing, with a team including Aaron Bains, Amy Marcen-Gaudaur, Mistrale Lepage-Chouinard, Stephen Zolf, Nevethan Balendra, Shiva Shirazi-Kia, Eric Torelli and Lynn Tay.
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With an international background and hands-on business experience, Aaron provides practical and strategic advice to a broad range of domestic and inte...
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Clients trust Mistrale with their most important real estate matters because of her expertise, her pragmatic approach, and her business acumen.
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Amy is a partner with the firm's Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions and Venture Finance Groups.
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Stephen guides clients through the rapidly evolving regulatory environment governing the telecommunications and media industry in Canada.
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Lynn is a driven corporate/commercial lawyer with a strong background in business.
