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Overview

Philip Ward has a general corporate tax practice that focuses on domestic and international tax planning, advising on the income tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations and financings.

 

Client Work

Optiva in connection with a proposed strategic combination transaction with Qvantel by way of a plan of arrangement under the Canada Business Corporations Act to create a leading, AI-enabled digital BSS provider
Organigram Global in its acquisition of Collective Project, a cannabis and hemp-derived beverage company
Alkane Resources in its A$559-million merger with Mandalay Resources 
The Initial Consenting Senior Secured Noteholders of Sherritt International Corporation, a nickel and cobalt producer and refiner, in connection with a note exchange and recapitalization by way of Court-approved plan of arrangement
Blue Ant Media in its go-public transaction by way of reverse takeover of Boat Rocker Media
Employment Hero Holdings, as Canadian counsel, in its acquisition of Humi Holdings, valued at over C$100 million

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Education & Bar Admissions

Education

  • University of Western Ontario, BA, 2004, with distinction
  • University of Western Ontario, MA, 2006
  • University of Toronto, JD, 2011, Bronze Medal

Bar Admissions

  • Ontario, 2012

News, Events & Speaking Engagements

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Revisiting Share-Related Rollovers: Canadian Tax Foundation

October 24, 2023
Philip B. Ward
Philip B. Ward
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Bennett Jones Names New Partners

April 6, 2020
Sean AssiéSabrina A. BandaliArtem N. Barsukov FCIArb
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