Karen Sargeant Wins Female Trailblazer Canadian Law Award

Karen's invaluable leadership and dedication to mentorship throughout her career has created lasting change within our Firm and the legal industry.
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Canada-Trump Administration 2.0

Stay informed on key legal issues impacting the Canada-U.S. relationship. Our new page is frequently updated and features analyses on tariffs, taxation, investment, cross-border M&A, and more.
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Navigate the complexities of ESG with greater clarity

Read our benchmark ESG disclosure study for practical insights that help inform decision-making in a rapidly changing regulatory and stakeholder environment.
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Doing Business in Canada

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Guide 2025 ESG Disclosure Study Want to stay ahead of the ESG curve? Read our ESG disclosure study for a comprehensive understanding of current trends and best practices for Canadian companies in 2025. Read more
Mergers & Acquisitions We “Wrote the Book” on Canadian Private M&A Fasken is proud to have written Canada's first (and only) comprehensive book on private M&A, published by LexisNexis Canada. Learn more
Achievements Named Global Mining Law Firm of the Year for the 16th Time Our Global Mining Group has received this recognition more times than any other law firm in the world. Learn more

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mining quarry Deal Advised IAMGOLD Corporation IAMGOLD Corporation completes sale of its interest in Rosebel Gold Mines to Zijin Mining for approximately US$360 million in cash and release of US$41 million in liabilities Canadian gold mining company sells interest in one of the largest in-production gold mines in South America Read more
blurred photo of people walking in lobby Deal Advised Uni-Select LKQ Corporation acquires Uni-Select Inc. Acquisition of Uni-Select Inc. by LKQ Corporation. Read more
back of woman speaking to group Case Represented Intact Insurance Company, Novex Insurance Company and Royal & Sun Alliance Intact Insurance Company et al. defeats appeal from success at common issues trial relating to business interruption insurance arising from the COVID-19 pandemic The largest provider of property and casualty insurance in Canada has defeated an appeal from a successful class action common issues trial relating to business interruption insurance and COVID-19. Read more
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Karen Sargent Managing Partner, Ontario Rankings & Recognitions Karen Sargeant Named Female Trailblazer of the Year at the 2025 Canadian Law Awards Fasken is proud to announce that Karen Sargeant, Managing Partner of the Firm’s Ontario Region, was named Female Trailblazer of the Year in the Private Practice category at the 2025 Canadian Law Awards. Read more
News - 1 New Member | News Release Leana Engelbrecht Joins Fasken as Partner and Africa Regional Leader for the Competition, Marketing and Foreign Investment Group Leana Engelbrecht Joins Fasken as Partner and Africa Regional Leader for the Competition, Marketing and Foreign Investment Group Read more
Fasken Lawyers Shine in the 2025 Edition of the Benchmark Litigation Canada Guide Rankings & Recognitions Fasken Lawyers Shine in the 2025 Edition of the Benchmark Litigation Canada Guide The 2025 edition of the Benchmark Litigation Canada guide has recognized Fasken lawyers across the country. Read more
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Two business people Bulletin Choosing the Seat For Your Next Arbitration: The Case for Canada Discover why a Canadian seat is ideal for arbitration in international disputes. Read more
People walking in street with sun behind Bulletin Hedging your bets in litigation is not permissible The Labour Appeal Court, in Ithala SOC Ltd v Ntombela and others, found that the employer was not permitted, having reinstated the employees following a finding that their dismissals were substantively unfair, to seek to appeal that finding before the Labour Appeal Court. Read more
People walking in street with sun behind Bulletin A Risk “At Any Time”: Ontario Court Voids Another Termination Clause The Ontario Superior Court of Justice finds that an employment agreement allowing for termination “at any time” potentially conflicts with the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000. The case of Baker v. Van Dolder’s Home Team Inc. marks the Court’s first application of an earlier decision with the same conclusion, Dufault v. The Corporation of the Township of Ignace. Read more
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Our events offer practical, engaging and continuing professional development for our team & our clients. Many of our online & in-person programs are CPD accredited for various institutions.

Health and Safety Upcoming Paid Training | In-Person Seminar Joint Health and Safety Committee Certification – Part 2 This three day course is the first of two steps in becoming a fully certified Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) member. In Ontario, JHSCs are required, by law, to have at least two (2) certified members. location location Toronto, ON About the event
Canada-US-Flag Upcoming Hybrid 100+ Days Into Trump 2.0: Canada Finds Its Feet Back by popular demand, Fasken’s Canada-US panel will reconvene on May 13, 2025 to explore actions and intentions of the United States Government concerning Canada and discuss the Canadian response – political, economic, and social. location location Montréal, QC Webinar or Fasken Montréal Office About the event
highway in downtown core Upcoming Webinar | In-Person Seminar | Hybrid Recent Developments in Real Estate Litigation: What You Need to Know location location Montréal, QC Fasken Montréal About the event
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