Bio

Sean Maclachlan is a partner in MLT Aikins mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital and transportation groups. His practice focuses mainly on mergers and acquisitions, financings, fund formation and general business law. Sean has extensive experience leading mid-market merger and acquisition transactions in the range of $5 million to $250 million, working with both buyers and sellers. He also supports venture capital firms, co-investors and other investors with evaluating and completing investments across all industries, particularly in the area of innovation and emerging growth. In Sean’s mergers and acquisitions practice, he works with all types of participants including corporate strategics, private equity firms, family offices and owner-operators. He also frequently works with first-time and repeat private equity and venture capital fund sponsors with the formation of funds and alternative vehicles to advance their investment objectives. As a member of the transportation group, Sean’s practice also focuses on transportation-related mergers and acquisitions. In addition, he provides commercial support through agreements and business relationships in the areas of road transportation, warehousing and logistics. He is dedicated to building trust and long-term relationships with his clients. His practice emphasizes communication, open dialogue and collaboration to find practical legal solutions that best align with business objectives. Sean is passionate about understanding the inner workings of a business and the industry in which it operates. Prior to entering law, Sean was a registered representative at a leading Canadian investment dealer and he draws on his experience and understanding of financial markets when he works with clients. He strives to provide excellent service to his clients with support from the firm’s wide range of services.