JANUARY 2009
#1 in M&A
Stikeman Elliott was ranked #1 by value of completed Canadian deals in Thomson Reuters' M&A Legal Advisory Review for Q4 and the #1 Canadian firm by volume of North American deals in Corpfin's year-end M&A league tables.
"Go-to law firm" in Securities
For the fourth year in a row, Stikeman Elliott is #1 by value of Canadian equity offerings as counsel to underwriters and issuers and underwriters combined, according to Bloomberg's 2008 league tables, acting on 35% of all securities offerings. The firm earned top rankings in a number of other key categories. 
India Award for Tata acquisition
Tata Motors' acquisition of Jaguar and Land Rover, on which Stikeman Elliott acted as local counsel for Tata, won in the Mergers & Acquisitions category of AsiaLaw's first ever India Awards.
DECEMBER 2008
Client identification requirements
The provincial law societies have imposed new client identification and verification requirements on lawyers, in order to address concerns regarding proceeds of crime and terrorist financing. These new requirements will apply to new matters in which a lawyer is retained after December 31, 2008, regardless of whether the client is a new or existing client.
Firm welcomes 13 new partners
As of January 1st, Stikeman Elliott's offices in Montréal, Toronto and Calgary will welcome a total of 13 individuals to the partnership.
RBC $2.3 billion equity offering
Stikeman Elliott is acting for the underwriters in Royal Bank of Canada's $2.3 billion common share issue, the second-largest stock sale by a Canadian bank this year.
NOVEMBER 2008
TransCanada prospectus offering
Stikeman Elliott acted for TransCanada Corporation in its $1.157 billion prospectus offering of common shares.
#1 in Debt Securities
Stikeman Elliott is the top-ranked Canadian firm in Q3 as counsel to underwriters in programmes and bond offerings in FactSet league tables.
Firm speaking at Calgary conference
Partners from Toronto and Calgary will be speaking on Canada as a destination for foreign investment (including the importance of sovereign wealth funds) and Going Private Transactions at the Advanced Mergers & Acquisitions conference, December 2-3 in Calgary.
OCTOBER 2008
India Looks Outward
Dee Rajpal and Sheel Parekh have authored the article "India Looks Outward, Cross-Border M&A by Indian Corporations - Canadian Considerations".
#1 M&A firm
Stikeman Elliott was the top Canadian firm in Corpfin's Q3 advisor league tables ranking for M&A involvement in North American and Eastern European deals.
New edition of M&A Activity in Canada
The completely revised 2008-09 version of Stikeman Elliott's M&A Activity in Canada is now available. To order a copy, click here.
#1 in Securities
Stikeman Elliott is #1 in Q3 for value of deals as counsel to underwriters on equity offerings, according to the Financial Post. The firm also acted on 3 of the top 10 Canadian public offerings in the quarter, more than any other law firm.
Stikeman Elliott a Top 100 Employer
The firm has been selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2009 in a survey conducted by MediaCorp in partnership with Maclean's magazine. The annual competition recognizes employers that are industry leaders in attracting and retaining employees.
SEPTEMBER 2008
Montréal lawyer called "Prince of Dubai" in La Presse article
John Leopold, partner and co-chair of the firm's national mergers and acquisitions group, was interviewed for a La Presse article on the transaction between Istithmar World Capital/Nakheel and the Cirque du Soleil.
Tanganyika Oil acquisition
Stikeman Elliott is acting for Sinopec International Petroleum Exploration and Production Corporation in their $2.1 billion offer to acquire all outstanding common shares of Tanganyika Oil Company Ltd.
London lawyer receives award
Richard Hay was presented with an award for Outstanding Contribution to the Profession by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, for his contribution to Stikeman Elliott's advisory work on international financial regulation.
#1 in M&A
The firm has topped Bloomberg's M&A rankings with the highest deal volume and average deal size among Canadian law firms, for the period ended August 31, 2008, including acting on the top 2 deals of the year (by value).
AUGUST 2008
Canadian Securities Law Online
The firm has developed a new securities, corporate finance and M&A-focused website, Canadian Securities Law Online. This site will provide clients, prospective clients, the media and the general public with the latest information and analysis concerning Canadian regulatory and market developments.
Pay equity ruling reversed
The firm acted for the Quebec Employers' Council in successfully arguing a pay equity matter before the Quebec Superior Court, reversing a decision of the Commission des relations du travail.
Cirque du Soleil acquisition
The firm acted for Dubai-based Istithmar World Capital and Nakheel in their acquisition of a 20 per cent interest in Cirque du Soleil.
JULY 2008
Fording Canadian Coal Trust acquisition
Stikeman Elliott is acting for Teck Cominco Ltd. in its $14.1 billion acquisition of Fording Canadian Coal Trust.
NRDC Equity Partners acquires HBC
The firm acted for NRDC Equity Partners in its acquisition of Hudson's Bay Co.
GCR on the return of Lawson Hunter, Q.C.
The Global Competition Review highlights the return of Lawson Hunter, Q.C. to Stikeman Elliott as a "significant gain" for the firm.
Lawson Hunter returns to the firm
Stikeman Elliott is pleased to welcome Lawson Hunter, Q.C. back to the firm. One of Canada's leading experts in federal regulatory matters, including competition law, Mr. Hunter will act as Counsel in our Ottawa office.
Partner joins Vancouver office
Stikeman Elliott is pleased to welcome Dan Steiner as a corporate partner in the Business Law Group of the Vancouver office.
Credit Union transaction completed
The firm acted for Credit Union Central of British Columbia in its acquisition of the assets of Credit Union Central of Ontario Limited. The combined entity, with assets of approximately $8 billion, is now known as Central 1 Credit Union.
#1 in Securities
The firm was top-ranked in Bloomberg's Q3 league tables as advisors to underwriters on Canadian offerings, and the top Canadian firm as advisors to underwriters for U.S. IPOs and Euromarket Bond issuances.
JUNE 2008
Top-Ranked India Practice
Stikeman Elliott was named in the June 2008 edition of the India Business Law Journal as one of the best international law firms for India-related work.
ABCP Restructuring
Stikeman Elliott is acting for a group of seven foreign bank asset providers in the $32 billion third party asset-backed commercial paper CCAA restructuring, the largest restructuring in Canadian history. The plan of arrangement was recently sanctioned by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
India Calling 2008
Stikeman Elliott was a Gold sponsor of India Calling 2008, a conference to promote business partnerships between India and Canada.
2008 Trial Lawyer of the Year
Suzanne Côté, head of the Montréal Litigation Group, has been named "Trial Lawyer of the Year" by Le Monde juridique.
#1 Private Equity Advisor
Stikeman Elliott was ranked as the top legal advisor to private equity in 2007 by both value and number of deals, according to the Financial Post.
MAY 2008
SCC leave denied in drug testing case
The Supreme Court of Canada has declined to hear a case involving the right to test workers in safety-sensitive jobs for drugs. Barbara Johnston represented the successful intervenors in the Alberta Court of Appeal.
Law firms focus on India
The firm's long-standing relationships in India are highlighted in two Financial Post articles on the growth of that country's economy and Canadian law firm efforts to develop a presence in the market.
Symcor and SunTrust sign outsourcing contract
Stikeman Elliott acted for Symcor Inc. in its multi-year outsourcing agreement for a significant portion of SunTrust's back-office banking operations including their check clearing, lockbox processing and statement production.
London Principal short-listed for award
Congratulations to Richard Hay who was runner-up for the Outstanding Individual of the Year award in the Citywealth Magic Circle Awards 2008.
Firm acts on TransCanada offering
Stikeman Elliott acted for TransCanada Corporation in its $1.27 billion prospectus offering of common shares.
B.C. certification motion defeated
Stikeman Elliott's Litigation Group was successful in defeating certification of a proposed class action in British Columbia alleging price-fixing in silicon memory chips (known as DRAM).
Calgary office community award
The Calgary office of Stikeman Elliott was recognized by Volunteer Calgary with a Leader in Business Award. Volunteer Calgary's Leadership Awards is Calgary's premier, community-focused volunteer recognition event.
APRIL 2008
#1 in Securities
Stikeman Elliott was ranked #1 in the Financial Post's Q1 corporate finance league tables acting for underwriters in both debt and equity offerings.
Litigation Group appointment
Stikeman Elliott is proud to announce Louis P. Bélanger's appointment as Head of the National Litigation Group.
#1 M&A firm: American Lawyer
Stikeman Elliott was the top Canadian firm in American Lawyer's 2007 ranking of M&A advisors for deals involving a U.S. principal.
World Finance Legal Awards
Stikeman Elliott was honoured as the 2008 Best Corporate & Commercial Team in Canada by World Finance magazine.
AbitibiBowater refinancing
The firm acted as Canadian counsel in AbitibiBowater group's US$1.4 billion refinancing transactions.
MARCH 2008
Metallica Resources, Peak Gold, New Gold merger
The firm acted for Metallica Resources Inc. in its US$1.6 billion merger with Peak Gold Ltd. and New Gold Inc.
Agreement between Alcoa and the Government of Quebec
Stikeman Elliott represented Alcoa Inc. in connection with an agreement with the Government of Quebec relating to Alcoa's development in Quebec, including a $1.2 billion investment for the modernization of its Baie-Comeau plant and power supply arrangements. The historic agreement will oversee Alcoa's development in Québec until at least 2040.
#1 in Mining sector corporate finance for 2007
Stikeman Elliott was ranked #1 by the Financial Post as legal advisers on equity offerings in the Mining sector in 2007. The firm was first by deal value in acting for underwriters (over $2.2 billion) and in acting for issuers and underwriters combined (over $2.97 billion), including acting on the year's top deal, the $1.2 billion IPO by Franco-Nevada Corp. , and 5 of the top 10 largest deals of the year. Partner Jay Kellerman was quoted in the accompanying Financial Post feature on the mining sector.
Community award for Calgary office
Stikeman Elliott's Calgary office was presented an Alberta's Best Workplaces 2008 award for Volunteerism & Community Involvement by Alberta Venture Magazine. The firm is proud of its Community & Pro Bono program that supports and encourages firm members to get involved in their communities.
FEBRUARY 2008
IFLR Americas Deals of the Year
Stikeman Elliott has been nominated in 3 categories for the International Financial Law Review's Americas Deals of the Year: the M&A Deal of the Year for work on the Thomson-Reuters merger, the Private Equity Deal of the Year for work on the Harbinger-Calpine deal and the Project Finance Deal of the Year for work on the St. Clair Power deal.
2008 Federal Budget Commentary
Stikeman Elliott's Tax Group has prepared a commentary on the tax implications of the 2008 Budget.
Largest IPO in U.S. history
Stikeman Elliott acted as Canadian counsel to the underwriters on the US$19.1 billion offering by Visa Inc., the largest in U.S. history.
Alstom successful in claim
The firm obtained a favorable judgment for Alstom before Québec Superior Court, which ruled a call for tenders must be issued for the $1.2 billion contract for the replacement of Montréal Métro cars.
"Clear, overall winner" in securities
Stikeman Elliott was ranked first for market share by both value and deal count by the Financial Post's 2007 review of legal advisors in corporate finance.
Client publications earn award
The firm has recently won an award from Mondaq, online publisher of worldwide legal articles, as the Contributor Most Read in Canada for January 2008. View and subscribe to our client publications and updates here.
Partner named to McGill Board
Stuart H. (Kip) Cobbett, chief operating officer of Stikeman Elliott and managing partner of the Montréal office, has been appointed Vice-Chair of McGill University's Board of Governors for a three-year term.
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