Dealmaking optimism is back, but increased regulatory scrutiny and ESG requirements continue to pose challenges

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FINANCE AND M&A

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Canadian M&A faced with more assertive and interventionist regulators, say lawyers
Scrutiny is centred in competition and foreign investment realms
Mandatory ESG reporting coming in Canada while anti-ESG backlash builds south of border
Compulsory reporting being introduced for climate and supply chain human rights
The Canadian M&A market warrants optimism, but regulatory risk is on the horizon
Things are looking up after a challenging year, but regulators are being more assertive
Lawyers optimistic that likely interest rate cuts, falling inflation will boost M&A in 2024
Dealmaking will likely rebound, despite uncertainty about when central banks will lower rates
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LEADING LAWYERS IN FINANCE AND M&A

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Asif Abdulla
Vancouver, British Columbia
David M.A. Amato
Year called to bar: 2000
Toronto, Ontario
Paul Amirault
Year called to bar: 1995
Ottawa, Ontario
Kendall E. Andersen
Year called to bar: 2001
Vancouver, British Columbia
Jennifer A. Archer
Year called to bar: 2005
Vancouver, British Columbia
Marcus W. Archer
Year called to bar: 1999
Calgary, Alberta

LEADING LAW FIRMS IN FINANCE AND M&A

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Aird & Berlis LLP
Baker & McKenzie LLP
Bennett Jones LLP
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG)
Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP