Brad’s practice encompasses all aspects of employment, benefits, and pensions law, including matters arising in mergers and acquisitions and initial public offerings. He has extensive experience counseling both executives and public and private institutions across multiple industries – including private equity, life sciences, and telecommunications.
Brad has handled a broad range of sophisticated compensation matters, including:
- Representation in mergers and acquisitions, venture capital investments, private equity financing, and other transactional contexts
- Employment, contractor, and retention agreements and negotiations
- Restrictive covenants, non-competes, non-solicitations, non-disparagement agreements, confidentiality and trade secrets issues, and clawback provisions and policies
- Structuring and implementation of equity and non-equity compensation arrangements, including performance bonus plans and option and share-unit plans and related arrangements
- Proxy disclosure, stock exchange requirements, compensation governance, and compensation-related shareholder relations matters
- Severance, separation, transitions, release, and other terminations of service
- Change-in-control agreements
Prior to joining Mintz, Brad was an attorney in the Pensions and Employment Practice of an international law firm based in Canada.
While earning his JD at Osgood Hall Law School, Brad served as co-chair of the Entertainment and Sports Law Association, and was a member of the Environmental Law Society.
Experience
Transactional and Investment Matters – Employment & Executive Compensation:
- Advised Triple Flag in its $606 million business combination with Maverix Metals Inc. to create the leading emerging gold streaming and royalty company.
- Counseled Home Capital in its proposed C$1.7 billion sale to Smith Financial Corporation.
- Advised Connor Clark & Lunn Infrastructure in its acquisition of Alberta Midland Railway Terminal Ltd., a short-line rail terminal in Lamont County, Alberta, which provides critical first- and last-mile transportation and logistics solutions.
- Advised Sienna Senior Living in its 50/50 joint venture acquisition of a portfolio of 11 seniors’ living assets in Ontario and Saskatchewan in partnership with Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc., including the negotiation of related partnership, share ownership, and property management arrangements.
- Counseled Choice Properties REIT in its proposed C$794 million sale of six high-quality office properties in Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal to Allied Properties REIT.
- Advised Parkland in its C$322 million acquisition of M&M Food Market, a major Canadian retailer of frozen foods, from Searchlight Partners, L.P.
- Advised Connor, Clark & Lunn Infrastructure in its acquisition of a majority interest in Landmark Student Transportation Inc., one of North America's largest student transportation businesses.
- Advised George Weston
- in its C$370 million sale of Weston Foods’ ambient bakery business to affiliated entities of Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC.
- in its C$1.1 billion sale of Weston Foods’ fresh and frozen bakery businesses to affiliated entities of FGF Brands Inc.
- Counseled Birch Hill in its C$725 million acquisition of ERCO Worldwide, the specialty chemicals business of Superior Plus LP.
- Advised Brookfield Business Partners in its C$1.6 billion acquisition of the remaining 43% interest in Sagen MI Canada Inc. not already owned by Brookfield.
- Advised Trichome Financial in its landmark sale to IM Cannabis Corp. to create a global leader in adult-use recreational and medical cannabis.
- Advised JFE Shoji in its acquisition of Cogent Power Inc. from Tata Steel Limited.
- Advised Dental Corporation of Canada Holdings, a portfolio company of Imperial Capital Group Ltd. and OPTrust Private Markets Group, in a significant strategic investment by L Catterton.
- Counseled Sedgwick Claims Management Services in its acquisition of Cunningham Lindsey Group Limited.
- Counseled Enercare Solutions, a subsidiary of Enercare Inc., in its $340.75 million acquisition of SEHAC Holdings Corporation (Service Experts LLC).
- Advised New Flyer in its $455 million acquisition of Motor Coach Industries International, Inc. from KPS Capital Partners, L.P., along with a related $825 million financing to fund the acquisition and refinance New Flyer's existing $257 million credit facilities.
- Counseled Searchlight Capital Partners in its acquisition and financing of a majority stake in Roots Canada Ltd., one of Canada's leading lifestyle brands.
- Advised Scotiabank in its acquisition of a Mastercard and private label credit card portfolio with approximately C$1.7 billion in receivables from JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
- Advised Alamos Gold in its $1.5 billion merger with AuRico Gold Inc.
- Counseled Revera in its $634 million sale of a 75% ownership interest in 23 Canadian seniors’ living residences to Health Care REIT, including negotiation of the related joint venture arrangements and management agreements.
- Advised Norbord in its C$2 billion merger with Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd. to create a leading global wood products company.
- Counseled Alinda Infrastructure Funds and their portfolio company Reliance Home Comfort in the C$555 million sale of all outstanding shares of Reliance Protectron Inc., an alarm products and services company, to The ADT Corporation.
- Advised TorQuest Partners and a group of investors in the acquisition of A&B Rail Services, Ltd., a railway construction services company in western Canada, from Fulcrum Capital Partners Inc.
Public and Private Offerings – Employment & Executive Compensation:
- Advised plantable®, a dietary intervention program focused on health and wellness, in its initial public offering of common shares on the Neo Exchange.
- Advised Anaergia in its C$175 million initial public offering of subordinate voting shares.
- Advised Triple Flag in its $250 million initial public offering of common shares, the largest TSX mining IPO in the last nine years.
- Advised Sundial Growers in its $143 million cross-border initial public offering of common shares.
- Advised Roots, a leading Canadian lifestyle brand, in its C$200 million initial public offering of common shares.
Other Experience – Employment & Executive Compensation:
- Counseled First Capital Realty in its reorganization and conversion from a corporation to a REIT structure.
- Counseled BlackBerry in its strategic alternative review process, proposed $4.7 billion acquisition, and ultimate $1.25 billion private placement of 6% unsecured subordinated convertible debentures.
viewpoints
More Ontario Employment Changes: What Employers Need to Know
November 20, 2024 | Blog | By Mitch Frazer, Brad Tartick, Patrick Denroche
Ontario recently passed Bill 190, Working for Workers Five Act, 2024, on October 28, 2024, building on earlier legislation of the same series and making further changes to employment rules in Ontario. Below are some of the key developments that employers with personnel in Ontario should be aware of.
Hiring Across the 49th Parallel: Traps for the Unwary for Cross-Border US-Canada Hires (Part II)
October 8, 2024 | Blog | By David Lagasse, Brad Tartick, Patrick Denroche, Dina Sebrow
The United States and Canada are each other’s largest trade partners with nearly C$3.6 billion/US$2.7 billion worth of goods and services crossing the border each day in 2023. The United States is the single greatest investor in Canada and Canada was the largest source of foreign direct investment in the United States at the end of 2022.[1] As commerce in general and employee mobility in particular increases, employers with operations in the United States and Canada may consider a “one-size-fits all” approach to employment, benefits and compensation arrangements. However, despite many similarities, employers should take heed of possible discrepancies across the two countries’ employment landscapes. In this Part II of our series on cross-border hiring, we discuss health benefits and retirement benefits.
Hiring Across the 49th Parallel: Traps for the Unwary for Cross-Border US-Canada Hires
February 14, 2024 | Blog | By David Lagasse, Brad Tartick, Marc Aspis, Patrick Denroche
Canada Revenue Agency: Remote Workers Payroll Guidance
January 31, 2024 | Blog | By Mitch Frazer, Brad Tartick, Patrick Denroche
Ontario Employment Matters: 2023 Round Up and What’s Ahead in 2024
December 19, 2023 | | By Mitch Frazer, Brad Tartick, Patrick Denroche
As 2023 winds down and the new year approaches, here are some of the key employment law changes recently made in Ontario, as well as some potential developments that may be enacted in 2024.
Minimum Wage Increases Now Effective in Multiple Canadian Provinces
October 10, 2023 | Blog | By Mitch Frazer, Brad Tartick, Patrick Denroche
Multiple provinces in Canada increased their general minimum wages effective October 1, 2023. The provinces that made such increases and their new minimum wages are as follows
A Template for Mandatory Employment Statements in Canada
August 3, 2023 | Blog | By Mitch Frazer, Brad Tartick, Patrick Denroche
News & Press
Navigating Long-Term Incentives for Private Companies
October 30, 2024
Mintz’s Brad Tartick, Katy Pitch, and Shmuel Gibson, partnered with Hugessen Consulting to explore key considerations for Canadian private companies designing and implementing long-term incentive plans (LTIPs).
Mintz Announces Record Member Growth in 2023
December 22, 2023
Mintz proudly announced the election of 13 attorneys to Members and the addition of a record-setting 22 new lateral Members in 2023, with 11 Partners in the newly opened Toronto office. This diverse group strengthens Mintz’s core areas, spanning Commercial and IP Litigation, Life Sciences, Tech, Private Equity, and Energy & Sustainability. The elevated Members and new lateral additions bring invaluable expertise to help clients navigate complex legal landscapes.
High-Profile Toronto Real Estate Attorney Joins Mintz
December 18, 2023
TORONTO – Mintz continues its expansion in Toronto with the addition of Mervyn Allen who joins as a Partner and will launch the firm’s Real Estate practice in Canada.
Mintz Adds Strength To Cross-Border Corporate Practice
September 25, 2023
TORONTO – Mintz is set to further enhance its Debt Financing practice with the addition of Alex North, who joins as a Partner and will bolster the firm’s US and Canadian capabilities.
Mintz Represents Future Electronics In $3.8 Billion Announced Sale To WT Microelectronics
September 15, 2023
Mintz is representing Future Electronics in an all-cash, $3.8 billion sale targeted to close in the first half of 2024. Mintz M&A Members Daniel Follansbee and Ran Zioni led a multi-office team that included Special Counsel Nicholas Perricone, plus Associates and Antitrust, Debt Financing, and Employment Members. Toronto MP Mitch Frazer and other Partners provided Canadian guidance.
6 Mintz Attorneys Ranked as Leaders by Best Lawyers Canada 2024
August 25, 2023
Mintz is pleased to announce that six Toronto Partners have been recognized as leaders by Best Lawyers® in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada©.
HRReporter referenced a blog post written by Toronto Managing Partner Mitch Frazer, Partner Brad Tartick, and Associate Patrick Denroche in an article discussing a new amendment to the Canada Labour Code.
Mintz Signs Sublease For Toronto Office
April 17, 2023
TORONTO – Mintz is pleased to announce that it has subleased the 28th floor at 200 Bay Street’s South Tower, an iconic pillar of Toronto's Financial District. The firm moved into the nearly 24,000 square feet of space on April 1, 2023.
Mintz Continues To Expand Leading Life Sciences And Private Equity Capabilities In Toronto
April 12, 2023
TORONTO – Mintz continues to grow in Canada and extend its market-leading life sciences and private equity capabilities. The addition of Partners Matthew Atkey and Brad Tartick, Special Counsel Bernard Kwasniewski and Of Counsel Matthew Imrie, will bolster Mintz’s premier capital markets, M&A, funds, and employment and pensions-focused practices.
Mintz Adds To Life Sciences, PE Team In Toronto
April 12, 2023
The arrival of Partners Matthew Atkey and Brad Tartick, Special Counsel Bernard Kwasniewski and Of Counsel Matthew Imrie was covered by The Deal. The article stated, "The new attorneys strengthen the firm’s life sciences and private equity capabilities in its Toronto office."
Mintz Continues Bay Street Legal Talent Raid, Hiring Four Lawyers From Torys, Dentons
April 12, 2023
The Globe and Mail featured the arrival of Partners Matthew Atkey and Brad Tartick, Special Counsel Bernard Kwasniewski and Of Counsel Matthew Imrie who will join Michael Akkawi, Cheryl Reicin, Mitch Frazer, Eric Foster, and Lee Johnson in the firm's Toronto office.
Law.com covered the arrival of Toronto Partners Matthew Atkey and Brad Tartick, Special Counsel Bernard Kwasniewski and Of Counsel Matthew Imrie.
Events & Speaking
A Compensation Primer: Navigating Long-Term Incentives for Private Companies
Counselwell
Toronto, ON
What’s in Store for 2024? Trends Shaping the HR & Employment Law Landscape in Canada
CounselWell
Webinar
Recognition & Awards
Best Lawyers in Canada: Ones to Watch, Corporate Law (2024)