Miller Thomson: Acquires Mogan Daniels Slager, Expands Business Law

• Miller Thomson LLP has acquired Vancouver-based Mogan Daniels Slager LLP, a boutique firm specializing in private company M&A and private equity.
• The acquisition adds 11 lawyers to Miller Thomson's corporate, M&A, and securities practice, increasing its size to approximately 130 lawyers across five provinces.
• Mogan Daniels Slager's expertise in mid-market M&A, private equity fund formation, and financing will enhance Miller Thomson's offerings in Western Canada and for cross-border transactions.
• This move is part of Miller Thomson's broader growth strategy, which includes significant lateral hires and expansions in other key business law areas.
• Clients of the acquired firm will gain access to Miller Thomson's comprehensive national capabilities in banking, tax, real estate, and competition law.

This strategic move significantly enhances Miller Thomson's national footprint and its capacity to serve entrepreneurs and private company investors across Canada.

Miller Thomson LLP has announced a significant expansion of its national business law practice through the acquisition of Mogan Daniels Slager LLP (MDS), a specialized Vancouver-based firm. This strategic move, which sees Miller Thomson acquire Mogan Daniels Slager, is set to integrate MDS's entire team into Miller Thomson's operations in early November, bolstering its corporate, M&A, and securities group.

The acquisition brings 11 legal professionals from Mogan Daniels Slager LLP to Miller Thomson. This group includes four partners, a founder and counsel, and six associates. With these additions, Miller Thomson's corporate, M&A, and securities practice will grow to approximately 130 lawyers, spanning five provinces across Canada, significantly enhancing its presence and capabilities.

Mogan Daniels Slager LLP has built a strong reputation for its focus on private company mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private equity matters. The firm provides counsel to entrepreneurs, private equity funds, family offices, and growth-oriented companies, primarily in Western Canada, and also handles Canada-U.S. cross-border transactions. Their expertise encompasses mid-market M&A, debt and growth equity financing, and the formation of private equity funds.

Enzo Di Iorio, chair of Miller Thomson, emphasized that this acquisition strengthens the firm's capacity to support entrepreneurs and private company investors throughout the nation. Jay Hoffman, who chairs Miller Thomson's business law group, further noted that the integration will fortify the firm's mid-market M&A and private equity offerings in Western Canada, while simultaneously expanding its ability to advise on complex domestic and international transactions. The combined team is poised to concentrate on broadening services in M&A, private equity transactions, fund formation, and related business law practices across Canada.

This Miller Thomson LLP acquisition is part of a broader growth strategy, following the recruitment of 38 lateral lawyers since January 2025, including 13 partners within its corporate, M&A, and securities practice. Beyond this, Miller Thomson has also expanded its financial services, tax, real estate, and private client services practices, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to enhancing its service portfolio.

Clients of Mogan Daniels Slager will now benefit from access to Miller Thomson's extensive national capabilities, including specialized services in banking and finance, tax, real estate, competition law, and other critical business law areas. Ben Slager, co-founder and CEO of MDS, highlighted that while his firm had received numerous acquisition proposals over the years, Miller Thomson was chosen for its national reach, entrepreneurial spirit, and collaborative culture. He underscored that Miller Thomson provides the necessary depth and platform to address clients' increasingly complex legal needs and create new opportunities for both clients and the team.

Lawyers advising on M&A, private equity, or representing entrepreneurs and private companies in Western Canada should note Miller Thomson's expanded capacity and national reach in these areas following this acquisition. This development signals increased competition and broader service offerings for clients in the mid-market M&A space, potentially influencing firm selection or strategic partnerships.

Source: Original reporting via Canadian Legal Newswire