Raees Nakhuda
About Raees Nakhuda
Raees Nakhuda is a Senior Counsel specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions at Thomson Reuters, with a strong background in advising on significant transactions including public offerings and corporate acquisitions. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Schulich School of Business and a Doctor of Law from the University of Toronto.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Raees Nakhuda serves as Senior Counsel in the Mergers & Acquisitions department at Thomson Reuters. He has held this position since 2021 and is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this role, he provides legal counsel on various mergers and acquisitions, leveraging his extensive experience in the field.
Education and Expertise
Raees Nakhuda earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Finance from the Schulich School of Business at York University, completing his studies from 2006 to 2010. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Doctor of Law (JD) from the University of Toronto, where he studied from 2010 to 2013. His educational background supports his expertise in mergers and acquisitions.
Background
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Raees Nakhuda worked at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP for seven years, from 2014 to 2021. His roles included Associate, Student-at-Law, and Summer Student, all based in Toronto, Ontario. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in corporate law and transactional matters.
Achievements
Raees Nakhuda has acted as counsel for various significant transactions, including Audax Private Equity's acquisition of LifeMark Health Corp. and Viewpoint Medical Assessment Services Inc. He was involved in the merger of Brand Energy and Safway Group Holding LLC, which formed Brand Industrial Services, Inc. Additionally, he has advised on multiple initial public offerings and acquisitions, showcasing his proficiency in the field.