Founded in 1952, Stikeman Elliott has become an international powerhouse, renowned for its capital markets and M&A expertise. With five Canadian offices and three international locations, the firm excels in banking, project development, and financial services regulation. Their banking team handles cross-border and domestic financing, while the capital markets team is adept in debt, equity, and structured finance. The M&A team serves a diverse clientele, and the project development team focuses on infrastructure and energy projects. Additionally, their restructuring and insolvency team supports debtors, monitors, trustees, and lenders. 

Highlights 

The firm served as Canadian counsel for HSBC Holdings plc in the landmark sale of their HSBC Bank Canada and its subsidiaries to Royal Bank of Canada for $13.5B, marking Canada’s largest bank acquisition transaction. The company boasts numerous assets, 130 branches, and 4,200 full-time employees. Concurrently, the firm represents NextStar Energy Inc. in a joint venture to establish Canada's first large-scale, domestic vehicle battery manufacturing facility. This venture will produce leading edge lithium-ion battery cells and modules to meet North American demand, embodying Canada’s clean energy transition and economic growth. This sophisticated project underscores the firm’s role in cutting-edge initiatives, reinforcing their commitment to innovation and sustainability. 

Key Clients 

GFL Environmental, Teck Resources Ltd., Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board, TC Energy Corporation, TorQuest