Lawyer Profile
Donald L. West
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Don’s technical corporate expertise, combined with his ability to understand his clients’ needs, helps him to identify solutions other practitioners may not see. With exceptional negotiating skills, Don delivers optimal results in complex situations. He knows his clients’ business, and has a keen eye to protecting value. His clients appreciate his hands-on approach, sound reasoning and creative thinking.
Don is a member of the firm’s Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Technology and Sports & Entertainment Groups.
Practising in the areas of business law, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and technology, he has had extensive experience acting on business purchases and sales, private equity and venture capital transactions, strategic alliances, technology transactions, corporate reorganizations, governance issues, international transactions and advising on various other commercial arrangements. He represents clients in industries such as information technology, financial services, business process outsourcing, manufacturing and insurance, among others.
Don was an officer of a mid-size Canadian information technology company for more than 20 years. He has also served on the boards of directors of several public and private corporations as well as corporate governance, compensation and audit committees. Don has also served as a member of the firm's Executive Committee.
Acting for Flex-N-Gate, a global manufacturer of automotive components and systems, in its acquisition of a specialized manufacturing business with facilities in Canada and Mexico from Stellantis N.V.
Acting for Bananagrams Inc., a Rhode Island-based brand with a games portfolio sold in 30 countries and 16 languages, in connection with the sale of the business and worldwide IP to Moose Toys, a global games company based in Melbourne, Australia.
Acting on the sale of an electronic medical records business to a digital healthcare facilities and services company.
Acting for the majority owner of Multy Home, a global manufacturer of outdoor living and flooring products, in its sale to Novacap, a Canadian private equity firm.
Practice Areas
Bar Information
Called to the bar: 1975 (ON)