Toronto (Canada) – As the landscape of business transactions continues to evolve, successfully navigating the intricacies of mergers and acquisitions demands in-depth understanding and expertise. In response to this need, Fasken has authored Private M&A in Canada: Transactions & Litigation in collaboration with publisher LexisNexis Canada.

By lawyers and for lawyers, this first-of-its-kind practice-focused guide through the complexities of Canadian private M&A offers invaluable insights and practical advice for transactional and litigation lawyers, whether in private practice or in-house counsel, as well as for law students and professors who are looking for an authoritative reference on private M&A.

"Featuring a collection of the most instructive private M&A caselaw and commentary in a single place for the first time, this book fills a critical gap in the literature. The book is specifically tailored to practicing lawyers and the Canadian context with practical guidance on how to avoid pitfalls in an increasingly complex environment," said Sean Stevens, Co-Leader of the Firm's Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions group.

"Private M&A in Canada: Transactions & Litigation serves as a user-friendly, everyday resource," said Sarah Gingrich, Co-Leader, Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions. "Whether you're a seasoned M&A professional or a newcomer to the field, this book equips you with knowledge and strategies to help achieve successful outcomes for your clients. Whether you're negotiating a deal, or navigating a potential dispute, we've made practicing M&A easier."

Fasken is a recognized leader in M&A across Canada and has drawn on its nationwide expertise and unmatched M&A activity in authoring this book.

Fasken has been named "Mergers and Acquisitions Law Firm of the Year" in the 2024 Best Lawyers in Canada guide, "Corporate Law Firm of the Year" for 2022 by Chambers Canada, and is Canada's busiest M&A law firm, as evidenced by consistent quarters of top performance in the leading rankings and league tables. Private M&A in Canada: Transactions & Litigation reflects this nation-wide M&A strength, as well as the Firm's forward-thinking, multi-disciplinary approach and dedication to providing our clients the highest level of service.

Private M&A in Canada: Transactions & Litigation is now available for purchase here.

Also visit the new Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions Knowledge Centre to subscribe to Fasken insights updating the book, or to access the Firm's other M&A thought leadership, including our Guide to Canadian Public M&A and our IPOs and Going Public in Canada Guide.