Mergers & Acquisitions

Guiding transformative buy-side and sell-side transactions with precision, market insight and an unrelenting focus on closing routine and complex deals that drive lasting enterprise value.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Our firm represents entrepreneurs, corporations, financial sponsors and family offices in share transactions, asset transactions, hybrid transactions and sale of equity to financial and strategic buyers. As the leading mid-market M&A legal services provider in BC, we have acted in large (over $700 million enterprise value) and small (under $5 million enterprise value) deals. Over the years, we have represented many winners of the prestigious Dealmaker of the Year awards sponsored by the BC Association for Corporate Growth.

Regularly referred by leading M&A advisors, we are known for getting our transactions closed, often in complex circumstances. We are dedicated to M&A with a large team of very experienced M&A professionals. Because of this focus, we are up-to-date on what is “market” for both Canadian and cross-border transactions. With our efficient and well-managed transaction processes, we are able to offer clients high value, fixed fee arrangements.

  • Purchase by Securiguard Services of Russell Security Services.

  • Purchase by Great Little Box Company of Ideon Packaging.

  • Purchase by CIMS of 101 Industries.

  • Purchase by Fasteel Industries of Titan Industrial Plate Processing.

  • Purchase by Pinkbike of Fireroad Holdings.

  • Purchase by Foley’s Candies of Brockmann’s Chocolates.

  • Purchase by CopperTree Analytics of BuildPulse.

  • Purchase by Alive Publishing Group of Delicious Living.

  • Purchase by Jim Treliving of 50% of Boston Pizza International.

  • Purchase by Westcoast Sightseeing of Dinner in the Sky.

  • Purchase by Roper Technologies of Phase Technology.

  • Purchase by TYCROP of Total Equipment and Service.

  • Sale of the Protec Dental Group of Companies to Equicapita.

  • Sale of Weatherhaven Global Resources to White Wolf Capital.

  • Sale of the Matcon Group of Companies to Breakwater Equity Partners.

  • Sale of ESC Automation to Ainsworth, a subsidiary of GDI Integrated Facility Services.

  • Sale of Trailer Wizards to TIP Trailer Services, a portfolio company of I Squared Capital.

  • Sale of Waypoint Insurance Services to Navacord.

  • Sale of MacKay CEO Forums to Yellow Point Equity Partners.

  • Sale of Fine Choice Foods to Swander Pace Capital.

  • Sale of IPAC Chemicals to Dubois Chemicals.

  • Sale of Axis Insurance to the Vertical Insurance Group.

  • Sale of Prairie Mushrooms to Highline Mushrooms.

I have worked with Peter, and MDS, for over 10 years on a variety of projects. Peter has been a key member of our strategic teams whether on a transaction or addressing challenges and opportunities in the operating businesses. Critical to us is the direct contact with key advisors and their understanding of the commercial and strategic dimensions of business above and beyond the plumbing and wiring of legal work. Prompt, effective and efficient service without the glitz, glitter and overhead of larger firms is the hallmark of MDS.

George Leroux
Chairman of the Board, Vitalus Nutrition Inc.

We had the pleasure of working with Nathan and Peter on a large and fairly complex transaction. They were both very hands on and helped our client understand all the important legal issues of the purchase and sale agreement, including the pragmatic negotiation of key provisions in that agreement. They also did a great job of managing the closing process, including coordinating the collection of over 50 customer consents, to expedite the closing on a tight timeline. We would have no problem recommending them to future clients.

Andrew Kemper
Partner, Capital West Partners

Skidmore Group has had a close working relationship with MDS for over ten years. We treat their firm like a partner at the table and value all their insight and expertise. All of our business dealings have been handled extremely well with a keen eye for detail. We are glad to have them as part of our team.

Garry Skidmore
President & CEO, Skidmore Group

Over the past 10 years our company, August Corporate Partners, has experienced significant growth, mostly through acquisition. We could not have achieved the success in this area without Peter Mogan and MDS. Peter and his team provide more then legal assistance they become part of our team. I rely on Peter for opinion, advise and guidance in most corporate areas. As CEO he has become an important confidant and a good friend.

Brad Johansen
President & CEO, August Corporate Partners, Welco Lumber Ltd. & Everest Group of Companies

Industry Expertise

At MDS, we pride ourselves on understanding our clients’ businesses. Our knowledge and experience spans a wide range of industries, including the following:

Agriculture

Construction

Energy

Food & Beverage

Franchising

Health & Life Sciences

Insurance

Leisure & Hospitality

Manufacturing

Retail

Technology

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Transportation

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