Zach Austin, M&A Attorney in the United States
focused on M&A and Securities
Dedicated m&a attorney.
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Zach Austin is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on M&A and Securities.
- Based in
- Toronto, ONTARIO
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- M&A · Securities
- Handles M&A and Securities matters from Toronto, ONTARIO.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026).
About Zach Austin: Zach Austin is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on M&A and Securities.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Zach takes on
Zach concentrates on m&a and securities. Each area below outlines the kind of case Zach handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
M&A cases nationwide
Zach takes m&a matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Zach agrees to represent you.
Securities cases nationwide
Zach takes securities matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Zach agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Zach Austin — m&a lawyer in the U.S.
Zach Austin is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on M&A and Securities.
Zach Austin's practice is focused on mergers and acquisitions, shareholder activism, corporate governance and corporate finance.
Zach represents domestic and foreign companies in connection with merger and acquisition transactions, both public and private, across a wide range of industries. He has experience with contested situations, including hostile takeover bids, and advising special committees of boards of directors. Zach also frequently acts for clients on equity and debt financings, including public offerings, private placements, joint ventures and strategic investments, and going-public transactions.
How Zach handles m&a matters
Zach Austin's practice is focused on mergers and acquisitions, shareholder activism, corporate governance and corporate finance. Zach represents domestic and foreign companies in connection with merger and acquisition transactions, both public and private, across a wide range of industries. He has experience with contested situations, including hostile takeover bids, and advising special…
Who Zach represents
Zach reviews new inquiries case-by-case for m&a and securities matters in the United States.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Zach has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Securities Law (2026).
Locations
Zach Austin's office in Toronto
Zach's primary office is at 333 Bay Street, Suite 2400, Toronto, Ontario. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Zach Austin
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Zach Austin — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new m&a attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Zach usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Zach charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Zach's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Zach will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a m&a attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many m&a matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Zach
Zach discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in m&a practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every m&a matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Zach confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Zach's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many m&a practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Zach Austin
How much does it cost to hire Zach for a m&a case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Zach walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Zach offer a free consultation?
Zach charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Zach's office. Some m&a attorneys offer free consults — check Zach's current terms during booking.
How long do m&a cases in this state typically take?
Simple m&a matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Zach gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Zach take my case if I'm outside the area?
Zach evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Zach's regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Zach?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Zach will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Zach accepting new m&a clients right now?
Zach's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.