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

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FINANCE AND M&A

Fox Creek Capital CEO Bert Henry-Luc Cyr on private equity and real estate innovation
Cyr speaks about integrating tech and in-house expertise to streamline business processes
Competition Bureau inks consent agreement with TransAlta over acquisition
It addresses concerns that the deal would impact wholesale electricity supply competition in Alberta
Federal initiative aims to support over 375 women-owned businesses across Canada
The project will provide training on topics such as fundraising, accessing capital and e-commerce
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

LEADING LAWYERS IN FINANCE AND M&A

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