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EDITORIAL
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FEATURES
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LEXPERT-RANKED LEADING
FINANCE AND M&A LAWYERS
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TOP DEALS OF 2020
The Excellence Awardees for the 2021 Canadian Law Awards
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WHEN A PURCHASER CAN RENEGE
Decision considers whether purchaser could refuse to close
a deal
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A PRIMER ON SPACS
Special Purpose Acquisition Corporations are a favourite of the
corporate finance industry and M&A transactions
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REWRITING THE PLAYBOOK
During a pandemic, the agenda is diversified
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CANADIAN LAW AWARDS
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OTHER LEXPERT-RANKED LAWYERS
CAPITAL MARKETS THRIVE
DESPITE COVID-19, COMPANIES WANTING TO
ACCESS PUBLIC CAPITAL MARKETS HAVE MORE
OPTIONS THAN EVER
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UPFRONT
TAKING STOCK
Increased reporting requirements
and transparency are among the
challenges for corporate boards
RESTRUCTURING
DURING A PANDEMIC
Lawyers expect insolvencies to rise
in 2021, along with the use of
reverse vesting orders
SPECIAL EDITION: FINANCE AND M&A 2021
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CANADA'S LEADING LAWYERS
BOARDS TAKE
STOCK OF ESG
Social movements, pay equity and
environment among challenges
AWARDS
OF EXCELLENCE
The Canadian Law Awards
Top Deals of 2020
RESTRUCTURING IN A
CHALLENGING ECONOMY
Lawyers expect insolvencies
to rise in 2021
SPECIAL EDITION: FINANCE AND M&A 2021
GOING STRONG
THE PANDEMIC
HASN'T SLOWED
CAPITAL MARKETS
Canadian
LAW AWARDS
