Gregory J. Tallon
Lawyer
he/himGreg’s practice is concentrated in the Business Law area.
Profile
Greg’s practice is concentrated in Business Law. He has particular experience in mergers and acquisitions, real estate leasing and development, secured transactions and franchising.
Greg is a repeatedly recognized Leading Lawyer in the Canadian Lexpert Directory, receiving recommendations in 2017 – 2023. He is also featured in the 2020 Lexpert Special Edition – Finance and M&A.
Greg is listed as a Leading Practitioner in the 2008 – 2023 Lexpert Directory for areas including Corporate Commercial, Corporate Finance & Securities, Corporate Mid-Market, Mergers & Acquisitions and Property Development.
Additional Information
University of Winnipeg, B.A., 1974
University of Manitoba, LL.B., 1977
Manitoba, 1978
Recognized by Best Lawyers™ Mergers and Acquisitions Law “Lawyer of the Year” award in Winnipeg for 2021, 2023 and 2025
Recognized by Best Lawyers™ Corporate Law “Lawyer of the Year” award in Winnipeg for 2022
Included in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers™ in Canada in the fields of Corporate Law (since 2015), Franchise Law (since 2016), and Mergers and Acquisitions Law (since 2015)
Ranked as a Band 1 lawyer in the Chambers Canada 2022, 2023 and 2024 Lawyers’ Directory
Featured in the 2020 Lexpert Special Edition – Finance and M&A
Repeatedly recognized in the Lexpert Canadian Directory as a leading lawyer from 2017-2024
Repeatedly listed as a Leading Practitioner in the 2008-2024 Lexpert Directory for areas including Corporate Commercial, Corporate Finance & Securities, Corporate Mid-Market, Mergers & Acquisitions and Property Development
Identified as an Acritas Star, 2017, 2018 and 2019
Listed in 2016 Best Lawyers in Canada, Lawyer of the Year for Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Named to the Lexpert 2016 – 2017 Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-Border Corporate Lawyers in Canada, in the area of Corporate Finance & Securities
Past-Chair of CancerCare Manitoba
Former Director of Winnipeg Habitat for Humanity Inc.
Former Director and Past Chair of Winnipeg Enterprises Corporation (which managed the Winnipeg Stadium and Arena Complex prior to building of MTS Centre)
Past Legal Section Chair of Winnipeg United Way Campaign
Past lecturer for many years at Manitoba Bar Admission Course
Co-Chair of Law Society of Manitoba 2005 Isaac Pitblado Lectures on “Going Global – Advising Clients Doing Business Beyond Borders”
Past Chair of National Business Law Subsection of the Canadian Bar Association
Greg Tallon boasts significant experience in corporate commercial law. He is frequently selected to advise on mergers and acquisitions, securities matters and real estate development mandates.Greg Tallon Chambers and Partners Rankings
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Greg Tallon enjoys a sterling reputation for his transactional practice, which includes work on cross-border deals. He routinely advises clients on M&A and securities matters, as well as real estate development and leasing.Greg Tallon Chambers and Partners Rankings
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Greg Tallon is praised as a "very talented business lawyer" with a "solid client base."Greg Tallon Chambers and Partners Rankings
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- Client Impact04|16|2024
A shared vision, mutual respect and collaboration between Keith LaBossiere, CEO & Managing Partner, TDS and Mark Chipman, Executive Chairman and Governor, True North Sports & Entertainment In Winnipeg, the… Learn More
- Client Impact07|16|2020
Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP acted for HyLife Ltd. on the acquisition of hog farming assets from ProVista Agriculture and affiliates. The TDS team consisted of Greg Tallon (business law), Leilani… Learn More
- Client Impact06|01|2020
Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP acted as legal advisor to Boyd Group Services Inc. on its public offering of 1,265,000 common shares for an aggregate value of $231,450,000 ($183 per common share) which closed on May… Learn More
- Client Impact03|06|2019
In 2018, Boyd Group Income Fund subsidiaries entered into different transactions to acquire approximately 42 non-franchise collision repair locations. TDS represented The Boyd Group with a team led by Greg… Learn More
- Client Impact03|06|2019
TDS acted in connection with the sale of 310 Donald Street and 329 Hargrave Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba (Hotel, Office Space and Retail Space), to Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services… Learn More
- Client Impact03|06|2019
In 2018 the TD Bank financed a management group acquisition of the casino operations and management services, and refinanced the operations of a First Nation owned casino and resort. The… Learn More
- Client Impact06|21|2017
Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP (TDS) acted as Boyd Group’s lead legal advisor and Acumen Corporate Development Inc. (Acumen) acted as advisors to The Boyd Group. TDS represented The Boyd Group… Learn More
