JANUARY 2012
DECEMBER 2011
Top 5 Canadian Energy Stories of 2011
Stikeman Elliott's Energy Group has produced a list of the Top 5 Canadian Energy Stories of 2011. Read the full list on our Canadian Energy Law Blog.
Supporting our communities
In celebration of the season, Stikeman Elliott is proud to continue its tradition of supporting local charities. This year the firm is donating to: The Empty Stocking Fund in Vancouver, Inn from the Cold Society in Calgary, The Daily Bread Food Bank in Toronto, The Ottawa Rotary Home Foundation, The Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation, Terry Fox Foundation in New York and The Foundation for Canadian studies in the U.K.
Stikeman Elliott among Toronto's top planning and development firms
For the first time, Stikeman Elliott earned a spot on the Novae Res Urbis annual ranking of Toronto's most prominent planning and development law firms. Jim Harbell and Calvin Lantz were cited for working on successful residential and non-residential appeals at the board.
Bill Braithwaite on panel for OSC Dialogue 2011
Toronto Partner Bill Braithwaite, joined the Ontario Securities Commission's Vice-Chair James Turner and Deputy Director, Corporate Finance, Naizam Kanji on a panel discussing the impact of the OSC's recent M&A decisions on issuers and directors and also its policy initiatives on poison pills and related-party transactions.
Click here for a link to OSC seminar.
Read the Globe and Mail article here.
Firm congratulates its 2011 Rising Stars
Robert Carrelli and Jason Kroft were recently recognized at Lexpert's annual Rising Stars gala, honouring Canada's Leading Lawyers Under 40.
NOVEMBER 2011
Montréal partner inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame
Richard W. Pound, former Olympic swimmer and Vice-President of the International Olympic Committee, was one of six new members inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame in Calgary on November 8. Mr. Pound was being recognized for his achievements in sports, both as an athlete and as an executive. 
OCTOBER 2011
Eurazeo acquires 3S Photonics
The firm acted as Canadian counsel to Eurazeo in connection with its acquisition of 3S Photonics SA, a French leader in lasers and opto-electronic components.
Stikeman Elliott one of Canada's 50 Best Employers
For the third consecutive year, Stikeman Elliott has been named one of Canada's 50 Best Employers in a survey undertaken by Aon Hewitt. 
Directors and Officers in Canada - now available
Stikeman Elliott's publication, Directors and Officers in Canada, has been updated and is now available. Click here to order a complimentary copy.
Stikeman Elliott recognized in IFLR1000
Stikeman Elliott is one of only two firms ranked in the upper two tiers in all six IFLR1000 categories.
Firm named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for fourth consecutive year
Stikeman Elliott has been selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2012. It is the fifth time the firm has been recognized and its fourth consecutive year on this list.
Calgary office welcomes new partner
W. Chipman (Chip) Johnston has joined the firm as a partner in its Calgary office where he will be a member of the firm's Corporate Practice Group.
#1 in Structured Products and Corporate Bonds
Stikeman Elliott is ranked as the #1 Canadian firm in Structured Products (for issuers by value and deals) and #1 in Corporate Bonds (for underwriters by value and deals) in Bloomberg's 2011 Q3 league tables.
SEPTEMBER 2011
Valeant acquisition of Afexa
The firm is acting for Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. in its $91 million cash offer to acquire Afexa Life Sciences Inc.
Minmetals purchase of Anvil
The firm is acting for Trafigura Beheer B.V., the largest shareholder of Anvil Mining Limited, in connection with Minmetals Resources Limited's $1.3 billion offer to purchase all common shares of Anvil.
Two-time Zenith Award winner
Stikeman Elliott placed first in the "Environmental Action by a Law Firm" category for its firm-wide environmental action plan, and first in the "Philanthropy that Impacts Children" category" for the Calgary office's Kids Inn Play Program.
Magotteaux sale to Sigdo Koppers
The firm is acting as Canadian counsel to Belgian-based Magotteaux S.A. in its sale to Sigdo Koppers S.A., one of the largest conglomerates of Chile, for €500 million.
Zarlink acquisition
Stikeman Elliott is acting as Canadian counsel to Microsemi Corp. in connection with its takeover bid to acquire Zarlink Semiconductor Inc. for approximately US$549 million.
AUGUST 2011
#1 in Lexpert Cross-Border Guide
Stikeman Elliott has more lawyers ranked than any other firm in Lexpert's 2011 Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-Border Corporate Lawyers. D'Arcy Nordick and Eveline Poirier are also listed as Leading Canadian Corporate Lawyers to Watch.
Zynga acquires assets of Five Mobile
The firm acted for Zynga, a developer of social games, in its acquisition of certain assets and intellectual property of Five Mobile Inc.
New Oakville Hospital Project
Stikeman Elliott acted for the lenders and underwriters in the $2 billion project agreement between Hospital Infrastructure Partners and Halton Health Services.
Yellow Media sale of Trader Corp.
The firm acted for Yellow Media Inc. in the $708M sale of Trader Corporation to funds advised by Apax Partners.
JULY 2011
#1 in Corporate Finance
Our Corporate Finance & Securities group is ranked first by value and number of deals acting for underwriters and first by deal count acting for issuers, in the Financial Post's Q2 league tables.
Top ranked India Practice
The firm was ranked as a leading Canadian law firm doing Indian work in the June 2011 edition of the India Business Law Journal.
Japan practice featured in Law Times article
Erik Richer La Flèche is quoted in the article "Japan-focused lawyers optimistic about recovery", published in the July 11 edition of the Law Times.
The leader in global M&A
Stikeman Elliott is the only Canadian firm to be ranked in mergermarket's 2011 YTD league tables for Canadian, European and US M&A deals.
STEP Trusted Advisor nomination
Richard Hay has been nominated for The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners' inaugural Trusted Advisor of the Year award, which honours the most outstanding individual in any discipline servicing private clients or advisors.
Air Canada - Commissioner of Competition
The Competition/Antitrust Group is representing Air Canada in response to the Commissioner of Competition's application to the Competition Tribunal opposing the proposed Canada-U.S. cross-border joint venture with United Continental Holdings.
JUNE 2011
Firm sponsoring Andean Energy Summit
Stikeman Elliott is sponsoring the 5th BNamericas Andean Energy Summit taking place in Bogota July 13 and 14, 2011. Partner Stuart Olley, head of the Calgary Securities Group and active member of our Latin America Practice, will be speaking at the conference.
Advocatus Emeritus - Kip Cobbett and Marc Lalonde honoured
The Quebec Bar has selected Kip Cobbett to receive its elite honorary title of Advocatus Emeritus for excellence throughout his professional career and for his outstanding contribution to the legal profession. Marc Lalonde, former partner at Stikeman Elliott, has also been named to receive the same honour.
Richard Pound at the Foundation of Greater Montreal
Richard W. Pound has been appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Foundation of Greater Montreal, a charitable organization that establishes and manages permanent endowment funds and distributes their income in the form of grants to charitable organizations within Greater Montreal.
Delivering on client value
Stikeman Elliott has reaffirmed itself as a thought leader by offering clients critical and timely insight into breaking legal, legislative and policy developments via its blog network. With the recent addition of Class Actions Law and Communications Law blogs, the firm has expanded its authoritative collection of business law offerings.
Indalex Restructuring
Acting for the Court-appointed Monitor of Indalex Limited and related entities in its ongoing CCAA proceedings.
Intact Financial offering
The firm acted for the underwriters on the $962 million offering of subscription receipts by Intact Financial Corporation, to support its $2.6 billion purchase of AXA Canada.
MAY 2011
Lexpert's 2011 Leading Corporate Lawyers
Twenty-four of our lawyers, more than any other firm, were included in the Lexpert special insert "Leading Corporate Lawyers in Canada", published in the June 2011 edition of Report on Business Magazine.
Stikeman Elliott cases featured in Canadian Big Suits article
Two of Stikeman Elliott's matters are featured in the The American Lawyer magazine's article "Canadian Big Suits" appearing in the April 2011 edition.
Montréal supports the "Défi corporatif Canderel"
Twenty members of Stikeman Elliott took part in the "Défi Corporatif Canderel", a 2.5-km charity run through downtown Montréal to raise funds in support of cancer research at the McGill Cancer Center and the Institut du cancer de Montréal.
Canadian Tire - Forzani transaction
Stikeman Elliott is acting as competition counsel for Canadian Tire Corporation Limited in its acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of Forzani Group Ltd. for C$771 million in cash.
Calgary office welcomes Pat McLaren
The Calgary office is pleased to welcome Pat McLaren as our new Director of Marketing and Business Development. Pat has deep experience and skills in business development, sales management, marketing and communications having developed a successful career in these areas in the legal and financial services sectors.
The Maa-nulth First Nations Final Agreement
The firm acted as Counsel to the Province of British Columbia in connection with The Maa-nulth First Nations Final Agreement. This is the first modern treaty to be concluded on Vancouver Island, home to more than 50 First Nations.
APRIL 2011
One of Canada's greenest employers
Stikeman Elliott was recognized by MacLean's magazine this week in their feature on the Green 30, a survey conducted by Aon Hewitt of the greenest employers in Canada.
Introducing new blog: CanadianClassActionsLaw.com
The firm is pleased to announce the launch of its Canadian Class Actions Law blog, the latest addition to its blog network. The blog features information and resources on relevant legal developments in class actions law including, certification, settlements, appeals, judicial treatment of common causes of action, judicial treatment of class proceedings legislation, secondary market liability claims and securities class actions, and consumer protection, product liability, competition class actions and more! Sign-up today for regular updates, via email or RSS, at www.CanadianClassActionsLaw.com or follow us on Twitter @CdnClassAction.
Calgary office wins 'Best Workplace for the Environmentally Conscious'
The Calgary office has won Alberta Venture's Best Workplaces award in the category of Best Workplace for the Environmentally Conscious. Each year, Alberta Venture recognizes companies leading the way in corporate culture and human resource development through its Alberta's Best Workplaces program. Stikeman Elliott was recognized for its ongoing environmental initiatives, both locally and nationally, including the firm's carbon neutral certification in 2009.
Montréal Partner in Canadian Sports Hall of Fame
Dick Pound, former Olympic swimmer and Vice-President of the International Olympic Committee, is to be one of six new members to be inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame. Richard is being recognized for his achievements both as an athlete and as an executive.
Montréal partner profiled
Peter Castiel is profiled as Lawyer of the Week in a recent edition of the Montreal Gazette, for his work on the recent Yellow Media-Apax Partners transaction.
TPG Capital-Taylor Wimpey acquisition
The firm acted for TPG Capital in its US$955 million acquisition of the North American business of Taylor Wimpey plc.
Calgary office welcomes Susan Arnison
The Calgary office is pleased to welcome Susan Arnison as their new Executive Director. Susan brings with her extensive business experience and skills, having developed a successful career as a leader in financial management and strategic operations.
MARCH 2011
New blog: CanadianCommunicationsLaw.com
The firm is pleased to announce the launch of its Canadian Communications Law blog, the seventh and latest addition to its blog network. The blog features information and commentary on legal, legislative and policy developments in communications law.
Gary Nachshen
Stikeman Elliott mourns the passing of our long-time friend and partner, Gary Nachshen. Gary was known by his colleagues, clients and peers as an exceptional pensions lawyer, a thoughtful leader and generous mentor.
'Best of Canada' lauded in Financial Post
Stikeman Elliott's ranking among Canada's top five law firms by Chambers Global was cited by the Financial Post, with special mention of the firm's market-leading practices and individuals in M&A, Mining and Restructuring.
Vector-Eurocopter transaction
The firm is acting for Vector Aerospace Corp., in its $625 million sale to Eurocopter, a subsidiary of EADS.
Top rated firm for Corporate/M&A: Chambers
Stikeman Elliott has been named as the top firm for Corporate/M&A by Chambers Global's 2011 rankings, with more lawyers cited than any other firm. We were also among five firms rated the "Best of Canada." In all, 27 practice specialties and regions and 54 lawyers were cited as Canadian leaders.
Tata Steel iron ore development
The firm is acting for India's Tata Steel in its agreement with New Millennium Capital to fund potential iron ore mining developments in Quebec and Labrador, with potential value of approximately $4.9 billion.
2011 CLE seminars
Stikeman Elliott is offering a full slate of timely, comprehensive continuing legal education seminars in 2011, many of which are accredited by provincial law societies for CLE credit.
IFLR Americas Awards
The firm is shortlisted for the Equity (GM IPO), M&A (Potash defence) and Project Finance (Glen Dhu wind farm) Deals of the Year, to be announced at the IFLR Americas Awards on March 31.
FEBRUARY 2011
Global Mining Group at PDAC 2011
Join our Global Mining Group in Toronto at the PDAC 2011 Convention (March 6-8) - contact Jay Kellerman, head of the Group, to learn more about our conference events or follow the Group on Twitter.
Firm partners with Greening Canada Fund
Stikeman Elliott has partnered with the Greening Canada Fund to invest in the establishment of credible Canadian carbon offset projects.
Competition/Antitrust Group wins GCR award
Stikeman Elliott's Competition/Antitrust Group has won the GCR 2011 award for "M&A Transaction of the Year" regarding their work in the United Air Lines and Continental Airlines merger last year.
Firm joins Canada-India Business Council
Stikeman Elliott is now a proud Patron Member of the Canada-India Business Council. Our partnership reflects our significant India practice and ongoing support of investment between Canada and India.
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