Aaron Atkinson is engaged in a broad corporate/commercial practice with a primary focus on M&A transactions and corporate finance. In addition to his transactional work, Aaron has advised a number of public companies, including Canadian-listed international issuers, on a day-to-day basis with respect to securities law, corporate finance and corporate governance matters.
In the M&A context, Aaron's practice extends to both domestic and international transactions in a variety of industries. He has advised both private equity/financial buyers and strategic buyers in the development and execution of acquisition tactics and strategies, including strategies tailored for cross-border transactions. Aaron's M&A experience also includes advising companies targeted by potential buyers, including an extensive practice advising special committees in connection with public take-over transactions. Aaron's experience in corporate finance includes advising issuers (both public and private), underwriters and private equity investors in numerous industry sectors, including mining and life sciences. Aaron is recognized in Chambers Global: The Guide to the World's Leading Lawyers for Business as a leading lawyer for Corporate/M&A.
In addition to his practice, Aaron serves as a sessional instructor at the University of Windsor Faculty of Law where he has taught Corporate Finance since 2007.
Honours and Awards
- Ranked by Chambers Global Guide 2011, 2012 for Corporate/M&A
- University of Windsor, Faculty of Law Board of Governors Award (1999)
Membership/Affiliations
- Member, Canadian Bar Association
- Member, Securities Law Subcommittee of the Ontario Bar Association