Grip acquired by Dentsu Aegis Network

On December 22, 2015, Grip Limited announced the completion of their acquisition by Dentsu Aegis Network (Dentsu). Grip Limited ranks among the top creative digital agencies in Canada with an established and world class capability to handle all advertising, digital and core marketing across all platforms. Grip Limited has consistently created innovative and award-winning work garnering recognition in Canada and around the world. The addition of Grip Limited’s 150-person agency to Dentsu will extend the footprint of Dentsu in Canada and continue the expansion of its digital offering in the region. Following the acquisition, Grip Limited will maintain its name and branding and will operate as a specialist brand within Dentsu Aegis Network Canada. Fasken Martineau advised the shareholders of Grip Limited with a team that included Andrew Nunes, Scott Conover and Nicole Park (Corporate/M&A), Alix Herber (Labour and Employment), Christopher Steeves (Tax), Corina Weigl and Darren Lund (Trusts and Estates).