Dentons has strengthened its Canadian corporate capabilities with the addition of partner Michael C. DeCosimo in Toronto. Michael joins the firm from Cassels and brings over 20 years’ experience practicing corporate and securities law.
Michael advises public and private companies and boards of directors on a variety of matters ranging from significant transactions to day-to-day governance, with a focus on M&A, corporate finance, strategic negotiations, corporate governance, investment funds and private equity. He also acts for underwriters and agents in connection with public and private financings.
A skilled lawyer with strong business acumen, Michael has been recognized as a leader in his field by the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory (Investment Funds & Asset Management), the Lexpert Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-Border Corporate Lawyers in Canada, and the Lexpert/Report on Business Special Edition on Global Mining.
Blair McCreadie, managing partner of Dentons’ Toronto office, said, “Adding experienced leaders to our team is part of our ambitious growth strategy to be the leading global law firm in the Toronto market. Michael’s reputation as lead counsel and a trusted advisor to executives, senior management and boards will be of huge benefit to our clients within Canada and internationally. At Dentons we remain committed to supporting our clients to grow, protect, operate and finance their businesses as we navigate this new dynamic together. We are delighted to welcome Michael to our growing Dentons Toronto team.”
Michael C. DeCosimo is the second partner to join Dentons Canada in recent months, following the Montréal office’s addition of litigator Emil Vidrascu in June.
Dentons was recently ranked across 30 practice areas in the Chambers Canada 2021 client guide, and 170 of the firm’s lawyers were recognized in their respective areas in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2021 rankings, including 18 who joined the ranks for the first time.
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Source: www.dentons.com
