Raveena Benipal

Expert guidance through a complex cross-border acquisition

Our company recently engaged Raveena Benipal at Stikeman Elliott to advise on a mid-market acquisition of a U.S.-based tech firm by our Canadian parent company. The transaction involved intricate securities law compliance and navigating the regulatory frameworks of both jurisdictions. Raveena’s dual background, with her J.D. from the University of Ottawa and her practice in Denver, proved invaluable. She demonstrated a keen understanding of the nuanced differences in corporate governance and disclosure requirements, which was crucial for the deal's structure. Her recognition in M&A and Securities Law is well-deserved; she anticipated potential hurdles in the due diligence phase that others might have missed, saving us significant time and future liability. Her strategic approach was both pragmatic and thorough, ensuring we met all SEC filing deadlines without a hitch. The one area where we experienced a slight delay was in receiving preliminary drafts of ancillary documents; her team was occasionally stretched thin, which impacted turnaround time by a day or two on non-critical items. However, when it came to the core negotiations and final agreements, her attention was unwavering and her advice was spot-on. Raveena is a sharp, reliable attorney who instills confidence in her clients. We successfully closed the deal and would not hesitate to work with her again on future corporate matters.