Lawyer Profile

Evan Schmid

Toronto, Ontario

Evan Schmid

Overview

Evan practises all aspects of domestic and international tax law issues, including M&A, investment products, financing, corporate reorganizations, private equity, venture capital and capital markets. His clients include issuers and underwriters in connection with various equity and debt offerings, and fund sponsors and asset managers regarding private equity, energy, real estate and other investments. Evan regularly advises REITs and other real estate investment vehicles.

Evan works with major Canadian and international clients in various industries and has experience assisting clients with tax disputes.

Sycamore Partners in connection with its acquisition of the Canadian business of Lowe's Companies

WPT Industrial REIT in connection with its US$3.1-billion acquisition by Blackstone REIT

L Catterton Management Company LLC in its significant strategic investment in Dental Corporation of Canada Holdings, Inc.

L Catterton and FYihealth on the business combination of FYi’s medical aesthetics business with Functionalab

Vistra Energy as Canadian counsel on its US$378-million acquisition of all of the assets of Crius Energy Trust Advising CID Capital

CID Capital on its acquisition of Giftcraft, a provider of fashion, decor, giftware, health, wellness and gourmet consumer products

Practice Areas

  • Taxation Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 2014 (ON)