ProfessionalsAdam M. Givertz

Adam M. Givertz
Partner
Tel: +1-212-373-3224
Fax: +1-212-492-0224
emailagivertz@paulweiss.com
1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York,
NY
10019-6064
Fax: +1-212-492-0224
Toronto-Dominion Centre, 77 King Street West, Suite 3100
Toronto,
Ontario
M5K 1J3
Tel: +1-416-504-0525
Fax: +1-416-981-7126
Adam Givertz is a partner in the Corporate Department, Head of the firm’s Canadian Practice Group and a member of the firm’s Mergers and Acquisitions and Private Equity Practice Groups. Based in New York and Toronto, Adam advises corporate clients, private equity sponsors and pension funds in connection with public M&A as well as private acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures. Adam also regularly advises boards of directors and special committees in connection with strategic review processes and engagements with activist investors.
Adam has been cited in Chambers Global, IFLR 1000, Who’s Who Legal, The Legal 500, Expert Guides and American Lawyer as a leading M&A and capital markets practitioner and for his advice to Boards in connection with shareholder activism, recognized for his client service by Client Choice Awards and rated as a Star by Acritas.
EXPERIENCE
Adam’s experience covers a broad range of industries, including financial services, energy, mining and metals, technology, telecommunications, retail and industrial. Notable transactions include representing:
FINANCIAL SERVICES:
- AmTrust Financial Services in the sale of AmTrust Mobile Solutions Singapore Pte. Ltd. to a subsidiary of Pacific Century Group
- Amynta Group in the acquisition of the surety operations of Aspen Insurance
- Argo Group International Holdings in the sale of Trident Public Risk Solutions to Paragon Insurance Holdings and the sale of Ariel Re to Pelican Ventures and J.C. Flowers & Co.
- CDPQ in its $4.3 billion acquisition of USI Insurance Services with KKR, its initial $500 million investment in Sedgwick and in connection with Carlyle’s $6.7 billion acquisition of Sedgwick
- Controlling stockholders in the $2.9 billion going private of AmTrust Financial Services
- Fairfax Financial Holdings in its acquisitions of Zenith National Insurance and First Mercury Financial and its buyout of the minority shareholders of Odyssey Re
- Hub International in its $1.7 billion acquisition by funds affiliated with Apax and Morgan Stanley
- John B. Collins Associates in its acquisition by a subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan
- Maiden Holdings in the sale of its U.S. reinsurance business to Enstar
- Mitsui Sumitomo in its acquisition of New York Life’s interest in Max New York Life
- National General Holdings in its $4 billion sale to The Allstate Corporation
- Navacord in the management buyout with MDP
- RSA in the sale of its Canadian insurance broker Noraxis to Arthur J. Gallagher
- Sompo Japan Insurance Company in its investment in AmWINS
- Union Bank of California in the sale of its insurance brokerage business to BB&T
ENERGY:
- CDPQ in its investments in Azure Power Global
- Cenovus Energy in its C$23.6 billion combination with Husky Energy
- Ecopetrol in its $1.75 billion its joint acquisition of BP Exploration Company (Colombia) and its acquisition of Enbridge’s interests in the Ocensa pipeline
- Ovintiv in its redomestication transaction to become a Delaware corporation, its $7.7 billion acquisition of Newfield Resources and its $7.1 billion acquisition of Athlon Energy
- Nexen Inc. in its $15.1 billion acquisition by CNOOC
- Palladium Equity Partners in its acquisition of Q’Max Solutions
- Suncor Energy in its $15 billion acquisition of Petro-Canada
- Talisman in its $8.3 billion acquisition by Repsol
MINING:
- Aurizon Mines in its defense against an unsolicited offer from Alamos Gold and its acquisition by Hecla Mining
- Dominion Diamond in its $1.2 billion acquisition by the Washington Group
- Franco-Nevada in its unsolicited offer to acquire International Royalty
- Lundin Mining in its $1.1 billion unsolicited offer to acquire Nevsun, its $1.1 billion sale of its interest in Tenke, its $1.8 billion acquisition of 80% of Candelaria and its acquisition of the Eagle Project from Rio Tinto
- Osisko Gold Royalties in the $1.1 billion acquisition of Orion Mine Finance’s royalty portfolio
- Quadra FNX Mining in its C$3.5 billion acquisition by KGHM Polska Miedz
- Romarco Minerals in its acquisition by Oceanagold
- Sterlite Industries, a subsidiary of Vedanta, in its proposed $2.6 billion acquisition of ASARCO out of Chapter 11
- Timmins Gold in its unsolicited offer to acquire Capital Gold and its acquisitions of Newstrike Capital and Caballo Blanco
- Yamana Gold in its joint C$3.9 billion acquisition of Osisko Mining
TECHNOLOGY:
- AlphaDesk in its sale to Refinitiv
- ATI Technologies in its $5.4 billion acquisition by Advanced Micro Devices
- General Atlantic in its investment in Flipp
- Mitel Networks in its $2.0 billion sale to funds affiliated with Searchlight Capital, its acquisition of ShoreTel, its acquisition of Toshiba’s Unified Communications business, the sale of its mobile division to a portfolio company of Siris Capital, its proposed $2.0 billion acquisition of Polycom, its acquisition of Mavenir Systems and its unsolicited offer to acquire ShoreTel
- Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan in its acquisition of Compass Datacenters with Redbird Capital and its investments in Datapipe, Tierpoint and Ascend Learning
- Stantec in the sale of its software division, Innovyze, to EQT Private Equity
OTHER INDUSTRIES:
- Agrium in its $36 billion merger with Potash Corporation
- Birch Hill Equity Partners in the $2.3 billion acquisition of Shred-It International by Stericycle
- Canadian Tire in its acquisition of Forzani Group
- Driven Brands, a portfolio company of Roark Capital, in its acquisition of Clairus Group
- Empire Company in its acquisition of Farm Boy
- Interbank in its acquisition of InkaFarma
- General Atlantic in its investments in Pague Menos Pharmacies and Sanfer
- Glatfelter in its acquisition of Concert Industries from Brookfield
- Maple Group Acquisition Corporation in its C$3.8 billion acquisition of TMX Group
- Medicago in its acquisition by Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma
- Millar Western in the restructuring of its debt and sale of control to Atlas Holdings
- Stantec in its sale of MWH Constructors to Oak Tree, its acquisition of MWH Global, its acquisition of SECOR and its acquisition of The Keith Companies
ACTIVISM:
- Agrium in its proxy contest with Jana Partners
- AmTrust in its proxy contest and settlement with Carl Icahn
- Argo Group in its proxy contest with Voce Capital Management
- Dominion Diamond in a threatened proxy contest, engagement and settlement with Washington Group
- Granite REIT in its proxy contest with FrontFour
- Mitel Networks in its engagement and agreements with Elliot Management
- Performance Sports in its proxy contest with its former Chairman
- Shareholder group in its engagement and settlement with Dominion Diamond
- Taseko Mines in its proxy contest with Raging River
- Talisman in its engagement and settlement with Carl Icahn
- Timmins Gold in its proxy contest and settlement with Sentry Investments
- TransCanada in its response to Sandell
- Turquoise Hill in its engagement with Sailing Stone
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- Client News
Mitel Completes Acquisition of Toshiba Unified Communications Systems Business Assets
Paul, Weiss represented Mitel, a global leader of enterprise communications, in its acquisition of certain assets, inventory and support obligations from Toshiba Corporation’s Unified Communications business.
Platinum Group Closes Private Placement of Convertible Notes
- Jun 30, 2017
- Client News
Platinum Group Closes Private Placement of Convertible Notes
Paul, Weiss advised Platinum Group Metals Ltd. on a private placement of $20 million aggregate principal amount of 6 7/8% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2022.
Osisko to Acquire Orion Mine Finance Royalty Portfolio for Cdn$1.125 Billion
- Jun 05, 2017
- Client News
Osisko to Acquire Orion Mine Finance Royalty Portfolio for Cdn$1.125 Billion
Paul, Weiss is representing Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd in its definitive agreement with Orion Mine Finance Group to acquire a high-quality precious metals portfolio for Cdn$1.125 billion.
CDPQ and KKR Complete $4.3 Billion Acquisition of USI Insurance Services
- May 16, 2017
- Client News
CDPQ and KKR Complete $4.3 Billion Acquisition of USI Insurance Services
Paul, Weiss represented Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) in its $4.3 billion joint acquisition, with KKR, of USI Insurance Services (USI) from Onex Corporation.
Secretary Johnson, Rick Rule and Adam Givertz Participate in Seminar on Canada and U.S. Relations
- May 15, 2017
- Events
Secretary Johnson, Rick Rule and Adam Givertz Participate in Seminar on Canada and U.S. Relations
Litigation partners Jeh Johnson and Rick Rule and corporate partner Adam Givertz participated in Paul, Weiss’s lunch seminar in Toronto, “Perspectives on Canada and U.S. Relations.”
Stantec Completes Divestiture of Software Unit Innovyze
- May 05, 2017
- Client News
Stantec Completes Divestiture of Software Unit Innovyze
Paul, Weiss represented Canadian-based global design firm Stantec in its $270 million sale of Innovyze, a smart water infrastructure modeling and simulation software business, to the EQT Mid-Market U.S. fund.
Millar Western Forest Products Completes Recapitalization
- May 01, 2017
- Client News
Millar Western Forest Products Completes Recapitalization
Paul, Weiss represented Millar Western Forest Products Ltd. (Millar Western) in the completion of a recapitalization by way of a court approved plan of arrangement.
Q1 2017 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
- May 04, 2017
- Publications
Q1 2017 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
There were a flurry of U.S. legal and regulatory developments during the first quarter of 2017 of interest to Canadian companies and their advisors.
Lundin Mining Completes $1.136 Billion Sale of Interest in Tenke Copper Project
- Apr 20, 2017
- Client News
Lundin Mining Completes $1.136 Billion Sale of Interest in Tenke Copper Project
Paul, Weiss represented Lundin Mining Corporation in the sale of its indirect interest in the Tenke copper project in the Democratic Republic of Congo to an affiliate of Chinese private equity firm BHR Partners for $1.136 billion in…
Videotron Completes $600 Million High Yield Offering
- Apr 13, 2017
- Client News
Videotron Completes $600 Million High Yield Offering
Paul, Weiss represented Bank of America Merrill Lynch and the other initial purchasers in connection with Videotron Ltd.’s offering of $600 million aggregate principal amount of 5.125% senior notes due 2027.
Stantec to Divest Software Unit Innovyze
- Mar 21, 2017
- Client News
Stantec to Divest Software Unit Innovyze
Paul, Weiss is representing Canadian-based, global design firm Stantec in its $270 million sale of Innovyze, a smart water infrastructure modeling and simulation software business, to EQT Mid Market US. The sale to EQT is anticipated…
IAMGOLD Corporation Completes $400 Million Offering
- Mar 16, 2017
- Client News
IAMGOLD Corporation Completes $400 Million Offering
Paul, Weiss client IAMGOLD Corporation, a mid-tier mining company with four operating gold mines on three continents, closed an offering of $400 million of its 7.000% senior notes due 2025.
Mitel Networks Completes Sale of Mobile Division to Xura
- Feb 28, 2017
- Client News
Mitel Networks Completes Sale of Mobile Division to Xura
Paul, Weiss represented Mitel Networks Corporation in the sale of its mobile division to the parent company of Xura, Inc.
Paul, Weiss Hosts Seminar Series on U.S. Legal Developments Affecting Canadian Companies
- Feb 07, 2017
- Events
Paul, Weiss Hosts Seminar Series on U.S. Legal Developments Affecting Canadian Companies
Corporate partners Christopher Cummings, Andrew Foley, Adam Givertz and Ted Maynard and litigation partners Susanna Buergel and Roberto Gonzalez participated in Paul, Weiss's annual seminar series, "U.S. Legal Developments…
President and Congress Eliminate SEC Resource Extraction Rule
- Feb 15, 2017
- Publications
President and Congress Eliminate SEC Resource Extraction Rule
On February 14, President Trump signed a joint resolution of Congress passed under the Congressional Review Act eliminating an SEC rule requiring resource extraction issuers to disclose payments made to the U.S. or foreign…
Alamos Gold Closes Bought Deal Financing
- Feb 09, 2017
- Client News
Alamos Gold Closes Bought Deal Financing
Alamos Gold Inc., a Canadian-based intermediate gold producer, closed a $250 million underwritten public offering of 31,450,000 Class A Common Shares at an offering price of $7.95 per share.
2016 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
- Jan 09, 2017
- Publications
2016 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
The following is a roundup of significant U.S. legal and regulatory developments during 2016 of interest to Canadian companies and their advisors.
Lundin Mining Agrees to Sell Interest in Tenke Copper Project for $1.136 Billion
- Nov 15, 2016
- Client News
Lundin Mining Agrees to Sell Interest in Tenke Copper Project for $1.136 Billion
As reported in The Wall Street Journal and other media outlets, Paul, Weiss client Lundin Mining Corporation announced that it has agreed to sell its indirect interest in the Tenke copper project in the Democratic…
CDPQ Takes Minority Stake in Azure Power Global
- Oct 17, 2016
- Client News
CDPQ Takes Minority Stake in Azure Power Global
Paul, Weiss client Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), Canada's second-largest public pension fund, closed its $75 million investment in Azure Power Global Limited, a leader in the Indian solar industry.
Client Alert: Q3 2016 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
- Oct 20, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: Q3 2016 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
The following is our summary of significant U.S. legal and regulatory developments during the third quarter of 2016 of interest to Canadian companies and their advisors.
Agrium and PotashCorp to Merge, Creating $36 Billion Company
- Sep 12, 2016
- Client News
Agrium and PotashCorp to Merge, Creating $36 Billion Company
Paul, Weiss is advising Agrium Inc. in its $36 billion merger of equals agreement with Potash Corporation.
Golden Star Closes Common Share and Convertible Notes Offerings
- Aug 03, 2016
- Client News
Golden Star Closes Common Share and Convertible Notes Offerings
Paul, Weiss client Golden Star Resources Ltd., a Canadian gold mining company that owns and operates mines in western Ghana, Africa, closed a $34.5 million underwritten public offering of 46,000 common shares and a concurrent…
Client Alert: Q2 2016 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
- Aug 01, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: Q2 2016 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
The following is our summary of significant U.S. legal and regulatory developments during the second quarter of 2016 of interest to Canadian companies and their advisors.
Client Alert: SEC Adopts Disclosure Rules for Resource Extraction Issuers
- Jul 08, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: SEC Adopts Disclosure Rules for Resource Extraction Issuers
On June 27, 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") adopted final rules requiring resource extraction issuers to disclose payments made to the U.S. federal government or foreign governments for the commercial…
Client Alert: SEC Proposes to Modernize Property Disclosures for Mining Registrants
- Jun 29, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: SEC Proposes to Modernize Property Disclosures for Mining Registrants
On June 16, 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") announced proposed rules to modernize the property disclosure requirements for mining registrants, with the objective of aligning standards with current…
Brexit: What Comes Next? What Are the Potential Consequences?
- Jul 06, 2016
- Publications
Brexit: What Comes Next? What Are the Potential Consequences?
On June 23, 2016 voters in the United Kingdom were asked in a referendum whether the UK should remain a member of the European Union or leave the EU. By a vote of 51.9% to 48.1%, the voters opted to leave.
Suncor Energy Closes Cdn$2.9 Billion Equity Offering
- Jun 22, 2016
- Client News
Suncor Energy Closes Cdn$2.9 Billion Equity Offering
Paul, Weiss client Suncor Energy Inc., Canada's leading integrated energy company, completed a Cdn$2.9 billion public offering of 82,225,000 common shares.
WestJet Airlines Closes $400 Million Bond Offering
- Jun 16, 2016
- Client News
WestJet Airlines Closes $400 Million Bond Offering
Paul, Weiss advised new client WestJet Airlines Ltd., a leading high value Canadian airline, in connection with its issuance of $400 million aggregate principal amount of 3.50% senior notes due 2021.
Client Alert: Q1 2016 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
- Apr 27, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: Q1 2016 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
The following is our summary of significant U.S. legal and regulatory developments during the first quarter of 2016 of interest to Canadian companies and their advisors.
General Atlantic and Flipp Announce Strategic Partnership
- Apr 14, 2016
- Client News
General Atlantic and Flipp Announce Strategic Partnership
Paul, Weiss client General Atlantic and Flipp Corporation, a Toronto-based mobile consumer marketplace, announced that General Atlantic has made a strategic investment in the company.
Mitel to Acquire Polycom for $1.96 Billion
- Apr 15, 2016
- Client News
Mitel to Acquire Polycom for $1.96 Billion
As widely reported in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and other media outlets, Paul, Weiss client Mitel Networks Corporation announced that it had entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire…
Stantec to Acquire MWH for $795 Million
- Mar 29, 2016
- Client News
Stantec to Acquire MWH for $795 Million
Paul, Weiss client Stantec Inc., announced it has agreed to acquire MWH Global Inc., a Colorado-based engineering, consulting and construction firm, in an all cash transaction valued at approximately $795 million.
Lundin Mining Agrees to Acquire Interest in High Grade Copper/Gold Project from Freeport
- Mar 03, 2016
- Client News
Lundin Mining Agrees to Acquire Interest in High Grade Copper/Gold Project from Freeport
Paul, Weiss client Lundin Mining Corporation announced that it agreed to acquire an interest in the Timok project, a high grade copper-gold deposit in Serbia, from an affiliate of Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
Sprott Asset Management Completes Acquisition of Central GoldTrust
- Jan 18, 2016
- Client News
Sprott Asset Management Completes Acquisition of Central GoldTrust
Paul, Weiss client Sprott Asset Management LP, a Toronto-based alternative asset manager, announced the completion of its unsolicited takeover bid to acquire all of the outstanding units of Central GoldTrust in exchange for units …
Franco-Nevada Completes $920 Million Public Offering in United States and Canada
- Feb 19, 2016
- Client News
Franco-Nevada Completes $920 Million Public Offering in United States and Canada
Paul, Weiss client Franco-Nevada Corporation completed a public offering of 19,228,000 common shares in the United States and Canada for gross proceeds of approximately $920 million, including the exercise in full by the…
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Closes Investment in US Farm Trust
- Jan 29, 2016
- Client News
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Closes Investment in US Farm Trust
Paul, Weiss client Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, Canada's largest single-profession pension plan, closed its investment in US Farm Trust, a privately held real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires and manages…
2015 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
- Jan 12, 2016
- Publications
2015 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
The following is our annual summary of significant U.S. legal and regulatory developments during 2015 of interest to Canadian companies and their advisors.
General Atlantic to Take Minority Stake in Pague Menos Pharmacies
- Dec 22, 2015
- Client News
General Atlantic to Take Minority Stake in Pague Menos Pharmacies
Empreendimentos Pague Menos SA, the third largest drugstore retail chain in Brazil, announced that Paul, Weiss client General Atlantic, a leading growth equity firm, has agreed to make a strategic growth investment of R$600…
Client Alert: SEC Re-Proposes Rules for Resource Extraction Issuers
- Dec 17, 2015
- Publications
Client Alert: SEC Re-Proposes Rules for Resource Extraction Issuers
On December 11, 2015, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") voted 3-1 to re-propose rules that would require resource extraction issuers to disclose payments made to the U.S. federal government or foreign governments …
OceanaGold to Acquire Romarco Minerals for Cdn$856 Million
- Jul 30, 2015
- Client News
OceanaGold to Acquire Romarco Minerals for Cdn$856 Million
Paul, Weiss client Romarco Minerals Inc. announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by OceanaGold Corporation in a deal valued at approximately Cdn$856 million.
Shred-it to Be Acquired by Stericycle for $2.3 Billion
- Jul 15, 2015
- Client News
Shred-it to Be Acquired by Stericycle for $2.3 Billion
Stericycle, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately held Shred-it International, a portfolio company of Paul, Weiss client Birch Hill Equity Partners Management Inc., for $2.3 billion…
Paramount Resources Closes $450 Million Senior Notes Offering
- Jun 05, 2015
- Client News
Paramount Resources Closes $450 Million Senior Notes Offering
Paramount Resources Ltd., a Canadian energy corporation that explores for and develops conventional petroleum and natural gas prospects, closed an offering of $450 million of its 6.875% senior unsecured notes due 2023.
NCSG Crane & Heavy Haul Completes Acquisition of B&G Crane
- May 27, 2015
- Client News
NCSG Crane & Heavy Haul Completes Acquisition of B&G Crane
Paul, Weiss client NCSG Crane & Heavy Haul Corporation, a majority-owned portfolio company of TriWest Capital Partners, announced that a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of NCSG, NCSG Crane & Heavy Haul Holdings Inc., has …
Client Alert: Q1 2015 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
- May 04, 2015
- Publications
Client Alert: Q1 2015 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
A summary of significant U.S. legal and regulatory developments during Q1 2015 of interest to Canadian companies and their advisors.
Mitel Networks Completes Acquisition of Mavenir Systems
- Apr 29, 2015
- Client News
Mitel Networks Completes Acquisition of Mavenir Systems
Paul, Weiss client Mitel Networks Corporation announced that it had completed its acquisition of Mavenir Systems, Inc. in a cash and stock deal with an aggregate value of approximately $560 million.
NCSG Crane & Heavy Haul to Purchase B&G Crane
- Apr 27, 2015
- Client News
NCSG Crane & Heavy Haul to Purchase B&G Crane
Paul, Weiss client NCSG Crane & Heavy Haul Corporation, a majority-owned portfolio company of TriWest Capital Partners, announced that a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of NCSG, NCSG Crane & Heavy Haul Holdings Inc., has …
Mitel Networks to Acquire Mavenir Systems for $560 Million
- Mar 02, 2015
- Client News
Mitel Networks to Acquire Mavenir Systems for $560 Million
As reported in The Wall Street Journal and other media outlets, Paul, Weiss client Mitel Networks Corporation announced that it had entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Mavenir Systems, Inc. in a cash…
Timmins Gold Announces Acquisition of Newstrike Capital
- Feb 17, 2015
- Client News
Timmins Gold Announces Acquisition of Newstrike Capital
Paul, Weiss client Timmins Gold Corp. announced that it had entered into an agreement with Newstrike Capital Inc. to acquire all of its outstanding common shares. Under the terms of the agreement, Newstrike shareholders will…
Paul, Weiss Hosts Seminar Series on U.S. Legal Developments Affecting Canadian Companies
- Jan 22, 2015
- Events
Paul, Weiss Hosts Seminar Series on U.S. Legal Developments Affecting Canadian Companies
Corporate partners Christopher Cummings, Andrew Foley, Adam Givertz and Ted Maynard and litigation partners Susanna Buergel and Elizabeth Sacksteder participated in Paul, Weiss's …
Client Alert: 2014 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
- Jan 09, 2015
- Publications
Client Alert: 2014 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
A summary of significant U.S. legal and regulatory developments during 2014 of interest to Canadian companies and their advisors.
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Closes Equity Investment in Tierpoint
- Dec 02, 2014
- Client News
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Closes Equity Investment in Tierpoint
Paul, Weiss client Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, Canada's largest single-profession pension plan with more than $140 billion in net assets, announced the closing of an equity investment in St. Louis-based Tierpoint LLC, a…
TierPoint to Acquire Xand
- Oct 24, 2014
- Client News
TierPoint to Acquire Xand
TierPoint announced it has reached a definitive agreement with an affiliate of ABRY Partners to acquire Xand, a provider of colocation, cloud, disaster recovery and managed services in the Northeast United States The acquisition…
Suncor Energy Closes $750 Million Public Offering
- Nov 25, 2014
- Client News
Suncor Energy Closes $750 Million Public Offering
Paul, Weiss client Suncor Energy Inc. closed a U.S. public offering of $750 million of senior notes due 2024. Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, HSBC, BNP Paribas and RBS acted as joint bookrunning managers. Headquartered in Calgary,…
Encana Acquires Athlon Energy for $7.1 Billion
- Nov 13, 2014
- Client News
Encana Acquires Athlon Energy for $7.1 Billion
Paul, Weiss client Encana Corporation closed the cash tender offer made by its indirect, wholly owned subsidiary, Alenco Acquisition Company, Inc., to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of…
Lundin Mining Closes $1 Billion Offering of Senior Secured Notes
- Oct 27, 2014
- Client News
Lundin Mining Closes $1 Billion Offering of Senior Secured Notes
Paul, Weiss client Lundin Mining Corporation, a Canadian base metals mining company, closed an offering of $1 billion of senior secured notes in two tranches: $550 million of 7.5% senior secured notes due 2020 and $450 million of …
Q3 2014 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
- Oct 14, 2014
- Publications
Q3 2014 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
A summary of significant U.S. legal and regulatory developments during the third quarter of 2014 of interest to Canadian companies and their advisors.
Lundin Mining Announces $1.8 Billion Acquisition of Chilean Copper Assets From Freeport-McMoRan
- Oct 06, 2014
- Client News
Lundin Mining Announces $1.8 Billion Acquisition of Chilean Copper Assets From Freeport-McMoRan
Paul, Weiss client Lundin Mining Corporation, a Canadian base metals mining company, announced a definitive agreement with Freeport-McMoRan Inc. to purchase an 80 percent ownership stake in the Candelaria and Ojos del Salado…
Encana to Acquire Athlon
- Sep 29, 2014
- Client News
Encana to Acquire Athlon
As reported in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and other media outlets, Paul, Weiss client Encana Corporation announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding…
Franco-Nevada Completes $500 Million Offering of Common Shares
- Aug 21, 2014
- Client News
Franco-Nevada Completes $500 Million Offering of Common Shares
Franco-Nevada Corporation completed a public offering of 8,375,000 common shares in the United States and Canada for gross proceeds of approximately $500 million. Franco-Nevada is a gold-focused royalty and stream company with…
Q2 2014 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
- Jul 18, 2014
- Publications
Q2 2014 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
A summary of significant U.S. legal and regulatory developments during the second quarter of 2014 of interest to Canadian companies and their advisors.
Awards & Recognition
AmLaw Recognizes Paul, Weiss for “Global M&A Deal of the Year: Canada”
- Jul 24, 2013
- Awards
AmLaw Recognizes Paul, Weiss for “Global M&A Deal of the Year: Canada”
The American Lawyer has honored Paul, Weiss in the publication's Global Legal Awards for "Global M&A Deal of the Year: Canada." The firm was recognized for its role in the CNOOC/Nexen deal, the largest-ever overseas acquisition…