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FINANCE AND M&A

Financial wellness is the primary concern for individuals: consumer demand survey report
Consumers seek banks that provide personalized insights and analyze their financial situation
How CPPIB's general counsel Patrice Walch-Watson balances legal, leadership, and strategy
Walch-Watson champions informed risk-taking at the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
Buy now, pay later market may redefine payment preferences across industries: report
Sector expected to expand from US$6.69 billion in 2024 to about US$11.32 billion in 2030
Billions needed to meet Ottawa's housing affordability goal, says Fraser Institute
Public policy research org's report says $331-$364 billion must be invested from 2025 to 2030
US tariff issue causes order cancellation, holdup for small businesses: independent business report
Over half of small and medium-sized enterprises feel unprepared for the effect of the tariffs

LEADING LAWYERS IN FINANCE AND M&A

Meghan Stewart
Year called to bar: 2011
Montréal, Québec
Shira Kalfa
Vaughan, Ontario
Kalfa Law Firm
David Lemieux
Year called to bar: 1993
Montréal, Québec
Brian R. Canfield
Year called to bar: 1991
Vancouver, British Columbia
David M.A. Amato
Year called to bar: 2000
Toronto, Ontario
Kendall E. Andersen
Year called to bar: 2001
Vancouver, British Columbia