Stephen Neil

Stephen stands out as a seasoned corporate attorney, specializing in mergers and acquisitions. His portfolio is diverse, including engagements in both the public and private sectors, spanning from acquisitions and divestitures to complex consortium deals, joint ventures, and more. His expertise covers a variety of industries, with a notable focus on those that are heavily regulated. He has notably represented premier private equity groups, pension funds, asset managers, and financial institutions throughout Canada.

His legal services extend into M&A, infrastructure, private equity, as well as power and renewable energy sectors, demonstrating his versatility. Among his notable collaborations are the investment by Walter Capital Partners Inc. into Charcoal Group of Restaurants, a distinguished name in Ontario's dining scene, and the facilitation of Connor, Clark & Lunn Infrastructure's strategic acquisition of a significant stake in Sharp Hills Wind Farm from EDP Renewables Canada Ltd., marking one of the country's most significant onshore wind projects.

Stephen's role in the acquisition of Pinewood Toronto Studios by Pinewood Group, and in the merger of Sunwing Vacations Inc. and Sunwing Airlines with WestJet Group, further showcases his capacity to navigate high-profile transactions. His involvement with BroadStreet Partners in partnering with Westland Insurance Group Ltd., underlines his proficiency in fostering significant partnerships within the insurance brokerage landscape.

His insights into the private equity pulse of 2024, the nuances of Material Adverse Change (MAC) clauses in M&A transactions, and the mid-year report on capital markets in 2015, highlight his thought leadership and deep understanding of market trends and legal challenges.

With his education in law from Osgoode Hall Law School and an undergraduate degree in social sciences from the University of Ottawa, Stephen's foundation in legal theory and practice is robust. His admission to the Ontario bar in 2015 marked the beginning of a distinguished career, dedicated to navigating the complexities of corporate law and contributing significantly to the field through his work and insights.