John W. Leopold

4.8 (5 reviews )

Montréal Quebec Canada

Corporate Governance Practice Corporate Law Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law +3 more

Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2006

514-397-3000 Website

About John

John W. Leopold: Preeminent Corporate Lawyer in Montreal, Quebec, Canada

As a preeminent corporate lawyer, John W. Leopold is recognized nationally and internationally as one of Canada's elite practitioners in mergers and acquisitions and corporate law. He has been consistently ranked by Chambers Canada as a Band 1 leading lawyer in corporate/commercial, where he is described as having an outstanding reputation.

Practice Areas

Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Corporate Governance Practice
Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
Corporate Law
Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Securities Law
Technology Law

Awards & Recognitions

Lawyer of the Year: Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Montréal, Canada (2017)
Recognized by Chambers Canada as a Band 1 leading lawyer in corporate/commercial
Awarded Best Attorney USA recognition since 2006

Firms & Affiliations

Firm: Stikeman Elliott LLP

Education

Affiliated with Université de Montréal and McGill University, obtaining a Juris Doctor from both institutions in 1985.

Bar Admissions

Notary Public for the Province of Quebec since 2006.
Became a member of the Law Society of Ontario and gained full membership in 1985.

Languages & Affiliations

English (Primary)
French (Secondary)
Mandarin Chinese

Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada.

Practice Areas

Corporate Governance Practice

Corporate Law

Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law

Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Securities Law

Technology Law

Awards & Recognition

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Reviews

4.8 / 5

5 Reviews

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Amara Okonkwo

Jan 05, 2026

Exceptional Communication and Responsiveness Throughout Our Acquisition

I worked with John Leopold on our company's acquisition of a tech startup, and his communication was outstanding. He was always available to answer my questions, responded to emails within hours even...

Henrik Johansson

Jan 05, 2026

Unparalleled Expertise in Cross-Border Private Equity Transactions

John's deep knowledge of leveraged buyouts and private equity law was instrumental in our recent cross-border deal. We were acquiring a manufacturing company in Europe, and his expertise in corporate...

Yuki Nakamura

Jan 05, 2026

Secured a Favorable Settlement in Our M&A Dispute

Our merger faced unexpected legal challenges that threatened to derail the entire deal. John Leopold stepped in and negotiated a settlement that exceeded our expectations. His mastery of mergers and a...

Fatima Al-Rashid

Jan 05, 2026

Compassionate Guidance During a Stressful Corporate Restructuring

During our company's restructuring, John showed remarkable compassion and understanding. He listened to our concerns about employee impacts and balanced legal necessities with ethical considerations....

Diego Alvarez

Jan 05, 2026

Professionalism That Upholds a Stellar Reputation in Corporate Law

John Leopold's professionalism is unmatched. From our first meeting to the closing of our technology law transaction, he demonstrated integrity, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence. Hi...