We have a proven track record of success on complex private equity transactions. As a fund manager, institutional investor, venture capitalist, angel investor or entrepreneur, you need access to multidisciplinary capabilities to address issues such as fund formation, buyouts, mezzanine financing, dealing with investee companies, liquidity events and tax structuring.

Dentons’ Private Equity team in Canada offers seasoned counsel to guide you through the complexities of any deal. We tailor our sophisticated corporate finance, business advisory, tax and other legal services to meet your unique needs. We draw on our cross-border experience, industry knowledge and valuable connections in the world of private finance.

We advise leading Canadian, US and global players in private equity fund formation, “funds of funds” and direct investments, and all forms of related debt financing. With a presence in Canada's six key business centers, our team draws on Dentons’ significant capabilities in the areas of tax, securities and corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, technology transactions, cross-border transactions, intellectual property and financial services. In recent years, we have acted on leading and innovative transactions in the private equity and venture capital industry spaces.

Recognition

Dentons places in top 10 in major categories of PitchBook’s Global League Table Rankings

June 5, 2019

PitchBook’s Q1 2019 Global League Table Rankings have been released, and for the first quarter of 2019 reporting period we placed in the top 10 in all major categories. 

Insights

From caution to comeback: Navigating cross-border private equity in 2025

May 14, 2025

As Q1 2025 concludes, the landscape for cross-border private equity (PE) dealmaking between Canada and the United States remains dynamic and complex. Despite economic headwinds, the constantly changing tariff situation and ongoing regulatory and geopolitical challenges, Canadian and US PE firms are demonstrating a heightened capacity to adapt.

Alberta Law Review: A Playbook for International Risk Mitigation: Investor-State Treaties and Contractual Protections

February 6, 2025

International energy companies have long relied on a stable system of investor-state treaties to safeguard their rights around the world.

AI trends for 2025: M&A and investments

January 10, 2025

Global: The surge in AI adoption has significantly influenced corporate strategies, including in the realm of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). The growing M&A activity is focused on companies acquiring related technology and technical talent to rapidly prepare for the disruption that AI is creating. Companies are increasingly leveraging M&A to enhance their AI capabilities, aiming to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons welcomes Rick Pawluk as a partner in the Corporate group in Calgary

February 18, 2025

Dentons, Canada’s Global Law Firm, is pleased to announce the arrival of Rick Pawluk as a partner in the Corporate group in Calgary.

Dentons releases Global AI Trends Report

January 20, 2025

Dentons, the world’s largest global law firm, has published a Global AI Trends report, highlighting key risk considerations with viewpoints from multiple jurisdictions.

Dentons Canada boosts mining and energy offering with addition of new high-profile Corporate M&A partner Greg McNab

December 19, 2022

Dentons announces the addition of Greg McNab as a partner in the Firm’s Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions groups. Greg has an impressive track record of advising domestic and global clients in the mining and energy sectors on financings, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, continuous disclosure and stock exchange matters.

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