Evan Marcus

Evan Marcus, a notable partner at his firm, leads within the realms of Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Securities, and Capital Markets Groups. His legal prowess shines in handling intricate corporate and transactional cases, especially those involving leveraged acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, minority investments, financings, and restructurings, along with general corporate and commercial issues.

His expertise is regularly enlisted by private equity firms, financial sponsors, and clients for both international and domestic M&A, financing, and strategic ventures. Recognized as a leading lawyer in M&A by Lexpert and in securities by Best Lawyers, Evan is a go-to for advice on complex matters across these domains. His advice spans multiple industries, from environmental and financial services to technology, entertainment, and mining, showcasing his versatility.

As a member of the Law Society of Ontario, the Canadian Bar Association, and the American Bar Association, Evan also contributes to the development of new talent as part of the Students’ Committee in his Toronto office.

Before his current role, Evan brought his insights to the Ontario Court of Appeal as a clerk and sharpened his skills in New York, working in the private equity/M&A sector of a globally recognized law firm.

Evan's educational achievements include a J.D. from Osgoode Hall Law School and an M.B.A. from York University's Schulich School of Business, both awarded bronze medals. He also holds a B.A. with distinction from York University. His legal practice in Ontario began in 2009, followed by admission to the New York bar in 2011.

Recent projects have seen him advise Rave Mobile Safety on its acquisition of AppArmor, provide counsel to Cardtronics plc in its multi-billion acquisition by NCR Corporation, and guide the shareholders of Normerica Inc. through their company's acquisition by Minerals Technologies Inc.

Evan's standing as an emerging force in private equity is backed by accolades such as being named an Up and Coming lawyer in Private Equity by Chambers Canada and a leading lawyer by The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Additionally, his recognition as one of Lexpert’s Rising Stars underscores his impact as a young leader in the legal field.

His contributions to legal literature, including a series on key considerations for growth equity investments in Canada, further affirm his dedication to advancing understanding within his field, making Evan Marcus a distinguished figure in legal circles, particularly in the realms of mergers, acquisitions, and private equity.