Brett Anderson

Brett Anderson

Partner, Corporate

Toronto

(416) 862-6788 

[email protected]

Bar Admission: Ontario, 2012

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Areas of Expertise

Pension Fund Investments
Private Equity
Real Estate
Technology
Media and Entertainment
Infrastructure
Private Funds
Mergers and Acquisitions

Brett is an experienced lawyer practicing in the area of mergers and acquisitions. He regularly advises public companies, private equity sponsors and Canadian pension plans on a diverse range of complex and strategic mandates, including public and private mergers and acquisitions, private equity fund investments and other corporate transactions.

In addition to transactional work, Brett also advises Canadian and international companies on continuous disclosure and other general corporate, securities law and commercial matters.

Prior to joining the firm, Brett practiced in the corporate department of another leading Toronto law firm, specializing in private company M&A and fund formation. Brett earned his J.D. and M.B.A. degrees from Queen’s University, where he received medals for highest standing in the M.B.A. program and third highest standing in law. He also holds a B.Sc. from Queen’s University, where he graduated first in his electrical engineering class.

Areas of Expertise

InfrastructureMedia and EntertainmentMergers and AcquisitionsPension Fund InvestmentsPrivate EquityPrivate FundsReal EstateTechnology

Representative Work

  • Battle North Gold Corporation

    Battle North Gold Corporation in its acquisition by Evolution Mining Limited

  • Drax Group plc

    Drax Group plc in its acquisition of Pinnacle Renewable Energy

  • Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board

    Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board in its investment in Duo Bank of Canada in connection with Duo Bank of Canada’s acquisition of Fairstone Financial Holdings Inc.

  • Koch Equity Development LLC

    Koch Equity Development LLC in its preferred equity financing of the proposed Cerberus-led acquisition of Dorel Industries

  • KingSett Capital

    KingSett Capital on behalf of KingSett Real Estate Growth LP No.7, KingSett Canadian Real Estate Income Fund and other investors, in connection with its $4.9 billion acquisition, with Starlight Investments, of Northview Apartment REIT

  • Entertainment One

    Entertainment One in its US$4 billion acquisition by Hasbro

  • Constellation Brands

    Constellation Brands in connection with Canopy Growth’s right to acquire Acreage Holdings

  • Constellation Brands

    Constellation Brands in its $5.1 billion strategic investment in and partnership with Canopy Growth Corporation

  • Blackstone Property Partners

    Blackstone Property Partners in its acquisition of Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust for $3.8 billion

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Awards and Recognition

  • Recognized in Corporate Commercial Law; Private Equity; Mergers & Acquisitions

    —Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

  • Recognized in Private Funds Law

    —Best Lawyers in Canada

Community Involvement

  • Board Member, Balance for Blindness (2014-2015)

Credentials

Education

  • Queen's University, J.D.
  • Queen's University, M.B.A.
  • Queen's University, B.Sc. (Electrical Engineering)

Languages

  • English

Professional Affiliations

  • Law Society of Ontario
  • Canadian Bar Association
  • Ontario Bar Association

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