Firm

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Overview

Founded in the mid-19th century, Fasken merged leading firms in 2000 to form what is now one of the largest firms in Canada with an international reach.

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Mission, Vision & Values

We work collaboratively with purpose to positively impact our business, our workplace culture and our communities.

Our Mission, Vision & Values

Firm affiliations

Fasken is proud to be affiliated with respected organizations worldwide. These relationships enhance our ability to provide first-class client service.

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Our Commitment

Responsible Business

We are driven to future responsibly. Our operations, client relationships, and responsible business initiatives are reflective of this.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Fasken’s commitment is reflected in our hiring, promotion, administrative and operational practices.

Pro Bono

Each office provides pro bono services to charities and community organizations. We also work with NGOs to facilitate delivery of various legal services to clients in need.

Community Involvement

We are genuinely committed to improving our communities, investing our time, expertise and philanthropy to facilitate those improvements throughout the year.

Fasken Celebrated with High Yield Deal of the Year at the IFLR Americas Awards 2025, 5/15/2025
Fasken has Joined the Sustainable Markets Initiative to Further Global Private Sector Efforts to Accelerate the Achievement of a Sustainable Future, 1/24/2025
Trusted Government Advisor Joins Fasken, 6/17/2024
Fasken Issues 2022 Canadian PIPE Deal Point Study, 5/2/2023

Rankings & Recognitions May 15, 2025 Fasken Celebrated with High Yield Deal of the Year at the IFLR Americas Awards 2025 Fasken has been honoured with the Deal of the Year - High Yield recognition at the IFLR Americas Awards 2025 for our work on the First Quantum Minerals $1.6 billion senior secured second lien notes issuance. Read more

News Release January 24, 2025 Fasken has Joined the Sustainable Markets Initiative to Further Global Private Sector Efforts to Accelerate the Achievement of a Sustainable Future Toronto (Canada) - Fasken is proud to announce that the Firm is now a member of the Sustainable Markets Initiative, the world’s ‘go-to’ private sector organization for sustainable transition. It was founded in 2020 by His Majesty King Charles III when he was The Prince of Wales. The Sustainable M... Read more

New Member June 17, 2024 Trusted Government Advisor Joins Fasken Fasken is pleased to announce the arrival of Alex Steinhouse as Counsel in the Montréal office. Read more

Notable Work May 2, 2023 Fasken Issues 2022 Canadian PIPE Deal Point Study Our fourth annual Canadian PIPE Deal Point Study reviews PIPE deal trends in 2022 and compares the results with those seen in 2019, 2020 and 2021, and looks ahead to what we may expect in 2023. Read more