Navigating control transactions: clarifying acceptable conduct boundaries

In this article — "Navigating control transactions: clarifying acceptable conduct boundaries" — we review recent decisions by Canadian securities regulatory which are helping to guidelines for acceptable behaviour during takeover bids. It will be important for issuers, shareholders and other interested parties to have a good understanding of the regulatory landscape and developing regulatory case law as acceptable behaviour guidelines continue to evolve.This article is authored by Teresa Tomchak, a partner with Osler’s Disputes practice; James Brown, a partner with the Corporate group and Co-Chair: Mining and Natural Resources; Alex Gorka, a partner with the Corporate group and Co-Chair: Mergers and Acquisitions; Brett Anderson, a partner with the Corporate group; Jeremy Fraiberg, a partner with Osler’s Corporate group and Co-Chair: Mergers and Acquisitions, and Will Heisey, an associate with Osler’s Corporate group.Osler Legal Outlook is brought to you by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. Osler is a leading, national law firm with a singular focus — your business. We advise clients on an array of domestic and cross-border legal issues, drawing on the expertise of over 600 lawyers to provide the answers you need, when you need them.Osler Legal Outlook provides general information only and does not constitute legal or other professional advice. Specific advice should be sought in connection with your circumstances.For more information about Osler and for the full Osler Legal Outlook, please visit our website at osler.com.