Calgary Partner and Co-Leader of Fasken’s Capital Markets and M&A Group Sarah Gingrich, along with Toronto Partner and Co-Leader Sean Stevens, share their insights on the trends shaping Canada’s M&A landscape in an article published in Lexpert.
As the market shows resilience heading into 2026, Sarah Gingrich emphasizes the market’s growing comfort with volatility.
“People get used to geopolitical uncertainty, tariff fluctuations, and market volatility,” said Gingrich. “There’s pent-up demand for dealmaking, pressure on boards and CEOs, and private equity firms have significant dry powder, all of which are contributing to a more favourable M&A environment.”
For his part, Sean Stevens highlights the evolution of lawyers’ roles beyond transactional documentation toward a more strategic advisory function, as clients are increasingly using AI for modelling and preliminary due diligence.
“The deals where we add the most value are those in which we participate in strategy discussions, facilitate negotiations, and provide practical advice that balances both legal and business considerations,” said Stevens.
