Andrew Elbaz joins DLA Piper's corporate practice in Toronto as a partner. He advises public companies and investment banks on IPOs and public and private financings, helps private companies go public, and acts on M&A and private equity deals, including acquisitions by private equity firms in Canada, the US, and elsewhere. His clients span technology, sports, mining, oil and gas, and healthcare, and he also advises boards and special committees on governance. DLA Piper's Canada CEO, Russel Drew, said the hire reflects the firm's continued investment in Canada and its capital markets practice. The announcement does not name his previous firm.
- Joined
- DLA Piper
- Role
- Partner
- City
- Toronto
- Announced
- November 3, 2026
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James O'Shea to DLA Piper
Partner · Investment funds · From Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg
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James O'Shea joins DLA Piper's investment funds practice as a partner in Toronto, arriving from Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg. He advises global asset managers, institutional investors, emerging sponsors, and family offices on private fund formation, structuring, and investments, as well as co-investments, carried interest, and GP-led transactions. DLA Piper pointed to growing demand from private capital sponsors and investors in Canada.
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