Mintz is advising CVC DIF, the infrastructure business of global
private markets manager CVC, in connection with its portfolio
company Aurora Towers' agreement to acquire American Tower
Corporation's Canadian telecommunications tower business. The
deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to
customary regulatory approvals.
The acquisition includes 255 wireless communication sites across
Canada and is expected to expand Aurora’s portfolio to more
than 650 sites across the country, further strengthening its
position as one of Canada’s largest independent wireless
tower operators.
The investment builds on CVC DIF's acquisition of SBA
Communications' Canadian wireless tower business in 2025 and
the subsequent establishment of Aurora Towers as an independent
Canadian tower platform.
Mintz's cross-border team was led by Matthew T. Simpson and Michael Akkawi and included Brook Wong, Tully Cogswell, and Emma Weiss (corporate); Mervyn Allen (real estate); Alex North (debt finance); Katy Pitch (tax); Emily Fan (litigation); Anthony de Fazekas (intellectual property); and
Patrick Denroche (employment). Additional
support was provided by Timothy Santoli (tax) and Jon Taylor (corporate).
Read CVC DIF's press release here.
PRESS RELEASE
31 August 2026
Mintz Advises CVC DIF's Aurora Towers On Acquisition Of American Tower Corporation's Canadian Wireless Tower Portfolio
CVC DIF's portfolio company Aurora Towers has entered into an agreement to acquire American Tower Corporation's Canadian telecommunications tower business, comprising 255 wireless communication sites. The transaction will expand Aurora's portfolio to over