Distressed M&A in Canada - Top 10 things a buyer needs to know

In the wake of the economic stress created by COVID-19, we have seen increased opportunities for buyers looking to acquire distressed companies and assets in Canada. Increased deal flow in industry sectors that have been hit hardest by COVID-19, including retail, hospitality, travel, cannabis, and oil and gas has occurred, and with the passage of time other sectors will be affected.

Filed under:
Canada, Corporate Finance/M&A, Insolvency & Restructuring, Gowling WLG, Private equity, Due diligence, Coronavirus, M&A
Authors:
David F.W. Cohen , Aubrey Lasky , Thomas Gertner
Location:
Canada
Firm:
Gowling WLG