Lawyer Profile
Lawrence J. Stordy
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Overview
With decades of experience, Larry has advised companies, founders, investors and Boards on complex mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and strategic business transactions. He brings deep sector experience across virtually every industry, acting as both external lead counsel on transformative deals and as trusted general counsel supporting the full spectrum of day-to-day corporate issues.
His practice spans domestic and cross-border M&A, private equity transactions, corporate reorganizations, succession planning, shareholder matters, and commercial contracting. Known for his practical judgment and steady, solutions-oriented approach, he helps clients manage risk, navigate negotiations, and close high-value deals with clarity and confidence.
He has developed niche, market-leading expertise in Public Private Partnerships, with a particular focus in the healthcare sector. Representing private service providers delivering government-mandated services on high-value ($B+), multi-decade contracts, he acts as both lead counsel and primary negotiator with government, guiding clients through complex, high-stakes regulatory and commercial frameworks. He also has extensive experience advising on government procurement, national security, and defence-related matters.
His background includes substantial experience in technology, startups and venture capital; roll-up strategies for private equity and venture capital clients acquiring entire industry groups – including multi-company consolidations in Canada, the United States and Europe; and advising on going-private transactions for public companies. He has led large, multi-jurisdictional transactions, supported multi-entity mergers, and structured long-term arrangements that position clients for successful operations and eventual exits.
Dalhousie University, MBA, LLB, 1984 University of Prince Edward Island, BA, 1980
Member, Dalhousie Advisory Council, 2014 – 2022 Member, Advisory Board to Southwest Properties Limited, 2014 – present Chair and past chair, Canadian University Boards Association, 2017 – 2018 Board member, Canadian University Boards Association, 2014 – 2019 Chair, Board of Governors, Dalhousie University, 2014 – 2019 Honorary Treasurer, Board of Governors, Dalhousie University, 2010 – 2014 Chair, Governance and Nominating Committee, Board of Governors, Dalhousie University, 2010 – 2014 Chair, Audit Committee, Stewart McKelvey, 2008 – 2014 Member, Board of Trustees, Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Foundation, 2008 – 2014 Member, Executive Committee, Steering Committee, Audit Committee and Human Resources Committee, Board of Governors, Dalhousie University, 2007 – 2019 Secretary, Board of Directors, DS Waters of America Inc., 2007 – 2012 Member, Partnership Board, Stewart McKelvey, 2006 – 2016 Member, Canadian Bar Association
Chambers and Partners Canada 2022-2025 Corporate/Commercial – Atlantic Canada, Band 1 lawyer Best Lawyers 2024 Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Halifax Best Lawyers 2021 Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Halifax Chambers and Partners, Corporate/Commercial – Atlantic Canada, Band 1 lawyer King’s Counsel, 2011 Best Lawyers: Banking and Finance, 2013 – 2026 Best Lawyers: Corporate Law, 2006, 2008 – 2026 Best Lawyers: Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, 2013 – 2026 Best Lawyers: Private Funds Law, 2013 – 2026 Lexpert rating: Corporate Commercial Law, 2009 – 2026 Lexpert rating: Corporate Finance & Securities, 2023 Lexpert rating: Mergers and Acquisitions, 2011 – 2026 Martindale-Hubbell rating: BV Distinguished®
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Bar Information
Called to the bar: 1986 (NS); 1985 (BC); 2011 (NS)