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Zach Austin, Partner | Mergers & Acquisitions

Zach Austin

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Jurisdiction Ontario, 2018
Language(s) English
Office(s) Toronto
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Overview

Zach Austin's practice is focused on mergers and acquisitions, shareholder activism, corporate governance and corporate finance.

Zach represents domestic and foreign companies in connection with merger and acquisition transactions, both public and private, across a wide range of industries. He has experience with contested situations, including hostile takeover bids, and advising special committees of boards of directors. Zach also frequently acts for clients on equity and debt financings, including public offerings, private placements, joint ventures and strategic investments, and going-public transactions.

Zach consistently delivers practical and strategic advice to help clients achieve the best outcomes in complex corporate transactions. He has been recognized as a rising star in the areas of mergers and acquisitions and corporate law by Best Lawyers and Legal 500.

Achievements

  • Recognized as Ones to Watch in Mergers and Acquisitions Law in Toronto, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2024 to 2026
  • Recognized nationwide as a Leading Individual in Corporate and M&A, The Legal 500 Canada 2023 to 2026
  • Recognized as Ones to Watch in Securities Law in Toronto, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2026

Experience

  • Yocale.ai completes listing on the Canadian Securities Exchange and closing of private placement, [Deal - Yocale.ai], Completion of CSE listing and non-brokered private placement in the technology services industry.
  • Orla Mining Ltd. combines with Equinox Gold Corp. to create North America’s new senior gold producer, [Deal - Orla Mining Ltd], Orla Mining Ltd. combines with Equinox Gold Corp. to create North America’s new senior gold producer.
  • Zijin Gold International to acquire Allied Gold Corporation for approximately C$5.5 billion, [Deal - Zijin Gold International], Zijin Gold International to acquire Allied Gold for approximately C$5.5 billion in an all cash transaction.
  • Sandstorm Gold Royalties acquired by Royal Gold Inc. for approximately US$3.5 billion, [Deal - Sandstorm Gold Royalties], Canadian mining company completes US$3.5 billion acquisition.
  • First Quantum Minerals completes US$1.0 billion gold streaming transaction on its Kansanshi copper mine in Zambia, [Deal - First Quantum Minerals], Canadian mining company completes gold stream financing.
  • Predictive Discovery Limited enters into a definitive agreement to merge with Robex Resources Inc. by way of a C$1.5 billion plan of arrangement, [Deal - Predictive Discovery Limited], Australian gold company enters into a definitive agreement to acquire West African gold production and development company.
  • Lundin Mining completes C$4 billion joint acquisition of Filo with BHP and concurrent US$690 million sale of 50% Josemaria interest to form Vicuña Corp., [Deal - Lundin Mining Corporation], Leading Canadian base metals mining company completes joint acquisition and concurrently forms joint venture.
  • Castle Harlan acquires Alumni Educational Solutions, [Deal - Castle Harlan Inc.], Global private equity investment firm’s acquisition of leading educational furniture manufacturer.
  • Rock Tech Lithium Inc. closes a C$5.8 million private placement, [Deal - Rock Tech Lithium Inc.], Canadian lithium development company completes private placement deal

Career & Education

Education

  • JD Queen's University
  • BA Western University

Knowledge

Publications

  • Canada's Move to a T-2 Settlement Cycle, 8/4/2017
Article Canada's Move to a T-2 Settlement Cycle Timely Disclosure