Dentons’ Corporate Group in Canada is recognized for its consistent ability to structure, negotiate and close complex or routine transactions efficiently and effectively. We advise on a wide range of issues and transactions including mergers and acquisitions (public and private), private equity/venture capital, cross-border expansion, securities, corporate finance, joint ventures and partnerships, franchising, outsourcing, corporate governance and compliance and corporate reorganizations and restructurings.

On transactions involving specialized areas such as competition law, public policy, tax structuring or cross-border financing, our team of experienced lawyers provide practical, sound, sophisticated and innovative advice. Responsive and accessible, we get the job done for our clients and complete transactions on time and on budget. 

Benefit from our local presence and expertise as well as our global reach. Dentons' multi-disciplined lawyers work together seamlessly across our national and global network to provide advice on transactions with multi-jurisdictional dimensions.

Dentons takes the time to learn about our clients' businesses and the challenges and opportunities they face in the industries in which they operate. With this knowledge, our group has had a long history of successes in helping our clients manage change and growth.

Recognition

Dentons recognized in the inaugural edition of Best Law Firms – Canada

October 31, 2024

Dentons, Canada’s Global Law Firm, is pleased to be recognized in the first edition of the Best Law Firms – Canada rankings, based on comprehensive data collected from client interviews and peer review surveys.

Dentons sees an impressive jump in new rankings in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2020

April 28, 2020

Dentons is pleased to announce that the Firm’s Canada Region has been recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2020.

Dentons lawyers get recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Finance and M&A 2020

February 25, 2020

Dentons is proud to congratulate five of our partners who are recognized as leading lawyers in the Lexpert Special Edition: Finance and M&A 2020.

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Insights

Deals, data and deep learning: Navigating generative AI in cross-border M&A

June 9, 2025

As generative artificial intelligence (AI) transforms how companies operate, it is also reshaping the M&A landscape—both as a driver of deal flow and as a powerful tool in deal execution. This dual impact is especially visible in Canada-US cross-border transactions, where differing legal regimes and accelerating regulation present both challenges and strategic advantages.

Episode 77: Business optimization insights every small and medium business should know

June 4, 2025

Canada: Join Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them. In episode 77, Heather speaks with Michelle Brick, Founder and CEO of Eleve Business Solutions Inc. Drawing on 15 years of experience at a growing oil and gas company, Michelle shares how she now helps entrepreneurs avoid costly mistakes by implementing tailored business systems and processes.

The Canadian Securities Administrators expand limits on LIFE (Listed Issuer Financing Exemption)

June 2, 2025

On May 14, 2025, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) announced Coordinated Blanket Order 45-935 Exemptions from Certain Conditions of the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption (45-935). Listed issuers who use the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption will significantly increase the capital-raising limit available under the exemption.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons continues to enhance integrated corporate/commercial client offering with new Montréal partner Kosta Kostic

May 20, 2025

Dentons, Canada’s Global Law Firm, is pleased to announce the arrival of Kosta Kostic as a partner in the Corporate group in Montréal. With extensive experience in the areas of M&A, private equity, and securities and corporate finance, Kosta is a trusted advisor to clients across various industries in the context of complex commercial transactions.

Dentons expands corporate/M&A capabilities with new Montréal partner Dominique Babin

May 12, 2025

Dentons, Canada’s Global Law Firm, is pleased to announce the arrival of Dominique Babin as a partner in the Corporate group in Montréal.

Dentons welcomes Sanjay Joshi as a partner in the Corporate group in Toronto

February 27, 2025

Dentons, Canada’s Global Law Firm, is pleased to announce the arrival of Sanjay Joshi as a partner in the Corporate group in Toronto.

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