Navigate the evolving legal complexities of mid-market M&A. Master strategic deal-making, optimize transactions, and mitigate risks amidst economic shifts for successful outcomes.
Navigate the complexities and opportunities of the evolving Canadian mid-market M&A landscape with this comprehensive course, "M&A in 2025: Mid-Market Legal Outlook." Gain critical insights from experienced practitioners into the current market dynamics, legal challenges, and strategic considerations shaping transactions.
This course will equip you with the knowledge to:
Whether you're advising on acquisitions, divestitures, or corporate reorganizations, this course offers essential tools and perspectives to drive successful M&A outcomes in today's dynamic environment.
Director, Legal Counsel, Private Equity and M&A at BMS Group
Eric is a member of BMS’ PE and M&A practice in Canada. Prior to joining BMS, Eric was a corporate lawyer at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP where he focused on mergers and acquisitions. Eric is a graduate of the JD/MBA program at Osgoode Hall and the Schulich School of Business and summered, articled, and began his legal career at Dentons.
Partner at KMB Law
Kevin Fernandes is a Partner at KMB Law and a member of the firm’s Corporate and Commercial Law, Mergers and Acquisitions and Private Equity practice groups. Kevin’s practice includes purchase and sale (asset and share) transactions, corporate matters, professional client corporate services, private equity transactions and corporate reorganisations. After earning both his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts from Queen’s University, Kevin earned his Juris Doctor with a specialization in Business Law at the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University. Kevin has also completed the Osgoode Certificate in Canadian Securities Law and Practice through Osgoode Hall Law School. Outside of the office, Kevin plays and watches hockey, baseball and golf.
Vice President, Mid-Market Mergers and Acquisitions at RBC
Brandon Beadow, based in Canada, is currently a Vice President in Mid-Market Mergers and Acquisitions at RBC. Brandon Beadow brings experience from previous roles at RBC Dominion Securities and Loblaw Companies Limited. Brandon Beadow holds a 2011–2015 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting and Finance at SUNY College at Plattsburgh.
