Lawyer Profile
Steven L. Wesfield
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Steve Wesfield, a seasoned business lawyer at Miller Thomson for over three decades, focuses on guiding Canadian and international clients through complex transactions. His knowledge and experience span M&A deals, outsourcing transactions, commercial contracts, shareholding disputes, and corporate governance matters. Steve has a knack for fostering lasting relationships with clients across various industries. Noteworthy transactions include work with Crown Holdings Inc., Jungbunzlauer Canada Inc., Rakuten Inc., and Viessmann group, among others. Steve’s dedication to addressing client needs promptly and pragmatically sets him apart as a trusted legal advisor.
Steve actively contributes to legal education, co-authoring modules for Directors and Officers and speaking on various legal topics at prestigious events, showcasing his ongoing commitment to legal knowledge dissemination.
Steve is an active member of legal associations such as the Law Society of Ontario and the Canadian Bar Association, He has also acted as a business law seminar leader on the Law Society of Ontario’s Bar Admission Course and taught part time at the University of Ottawa Law School, underlining his commitment to professional excellence and staying connected within the legal community.
Counsel to Crown Holdings, Inc. with respect to the Canadian aspects of the refinancing of its existing indebtedness through US $2.83 billion and €499.5 million five year credit facilities
Counsel on the sell side in connection with the acquisition of Canadian Curtis Inc. by Norbec and Sagard
Counsel to Crown Holdings Inc. with respect to its intention to transfer $740 million in US pension plan obligations.
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Called to the bar: 1987 (ON)