Practice Areas

International Practices · Cross-border transactions

Our Cross-Border Transactions practice advises businesses, investors, entrepreneurs, and private clients on complex transactions involving Canada, the U.S., PRC, and other international jurisdictions. We assist with mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, joint ventures, private investments, commercial agreements, and cross-border business expansions.

Our team provides practical guidance on legal, regulatory, tax, and compliance considerations, helping clients navigate the challenges that arise when transactions span multiple legal systems.

By combining knowledge of both Canadian and U.S. legal frameworks with an understanding of international business practices, we deliver coordinated and efficient solutions that support our clients’ commercial objectives.

We work closely with financial, tax, and industry advisors to manage risk, facilitate execution, and ensure that transactions are structured to achieve long-term success in an increasingly interconnected global marketplace.

Representative Matters

  • Acted as legal counsel on the cross-border sale of SS&C Technologies’ China business to Sunyard Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Acting as legal counsel on the acquisition of a Canadian money services business by a Hong Kong fintech company.
  • Acted as legal counsel to a Cayman Islands-based family foundation on the debt financing and acquisition of a major real estate development in Texas.
  • Acted as U.S. counsel to a cross-border technology company in connection with the transfer of medical data from China to the United States.
  • Acted as legal counsel on the acquisition of a Canadian supply chain company by the investment arm of a major U.S. bank.