Bruce Sheiner

Bruce Sheiner, a distinguished partner specializing in securities and corporate law, offers comprehensive legal guidance across a spectrum of corporate transactions. His expertise extends to serving a diverse clientele, including entities in corporate, private equity, and banking sectors. Sheiner’s portfolio is rich with dynamic engagements, ranging from both friendly and hostile mergers and acquisitions to sophisticated corporate finance and restructuring endeavors. His legal acumen shines in facilitating statutory plans of arrangement, takeover bids, amalgamations, and a plethora of public and private offerings.

Sheiner's counsel is highly sought after for continuous disclosure, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance matters, especially by public companies. His clientele spans a broad array of sectors such as technology, banking, fintech, consumer products, and mining, highlighting his versatility and adaptability. A significant portion of his work crosses international borders, demonstrating his proficiency in managing complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions and financings.

An alumnus of McGill University and the University of Toronto, with a background from the Richard Ivey School of Business, Sheiner's academic credentials are as impressive as his professional achievements. His completion of all three levels of the CFA exams further underscores his financial acuity, enriching his legal practice with a deep understanding of the financial nuances of corporate law.

Among his notable engagements, Sheiner has represented major corporations in landmark transactions, such as Carlsberg’s acquisition of Waterloo Brewing, Lactalis Canada's purchase of Kraft Heinz’s natural cheese business, and Canadian Tire’s acquisition of Helly Hansen. His role in substantial financial arrangements, including Pacific Exploration & Production’s debt restructuring and the strategic acquisitions by Icahn Enterprises, reflects his capacity to navigate complex legal and financial landscapes.

Recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory for his exceptional work in Corporate Finance & Securities, Sheiner has also been earmarked as a Lawyer to Watch, an accolade that speaks to his growing influence in the legal field. His active participation in the Canadian Bar Association and the Ontario Bar Association, coupled with his involvement with the Law Society of Upper Canada, indicates his commitment to the legal community and his dedication to staying at the forefront of legal developments and practices.