IFLR1000 Reviews

Financial and corporate

Fasken Martineau DuMoulin, a full-service firm formed through several mergers, has grown since 1863 to 10 offices in four countries. In Canada, it operates in Calgary, Montréal, Ottawa, Québec City, Surrey, Toronto, and Vancouver, with international branches in Beijing, Johannesburg, and London. The firm specializes in banking and finance, capital markets, financial services, M&A, project development, and restructuring and insolvency. Key industries include mining, infrastructure, life sciences, and financial services, with notable expertise in acquisition financing, debt and equity markets, regulatory compliance, and P3 projects. 

 

Highlights

In a landmark Lithium deal, Fasken provided legal counsel for Allkem LTD In its $10.6B, all-share merger with Livent Corp. The newly formed entity is set to produce a significant volume of lithium, representing 7% of global mine production. Demonstrating their legal expertise, Fasken also advised on the strategic sale of Uni -Select via a plan of arrangement, where the subsidiary will acquire all issued and outstanding shares of Uni-Select.

 

Key Clients  

Kellogg, ArcelorMittal, Co-operators Financial Services, Novacap, Investissement Québec

 

Testimonials

Fasken handled all the transactions in an efficient manner and provided sound advice on a number of financing matters that facilitated the closings. The level of expertise that Fasken brought to the table really made a difference.” - (Banking and Finance client)

“Fasken's team had depth of experience in domestic and international P3 infrastructure projects and provided a core team that was strategically staffed with lawyers to provide expertise while also being cost-effective. The team was dedicated and always responded promptly as needed.” - (Projects Client)

“Daniel has been a strong partner for our credit agreements. He has demonstrated a strong aptitude in project management and meeting tight deadlines and providing strong recommendations for unique situations. I've developed a strong degree of trust for Daniel Leslie's advice and work.” - (Daniel Leslie)