Practice Area
Corporate &
Commercial
Businesses need counsel who can see the full picture – not just the document in front of them. From deal structuring to governance to strategic combinations, I bring the transactional depth of a major law firm and the focused attention of a boutique practice.
Overview
Full-lifecycle counsel for every stage of your business
My corporate and commercial practice spans the full lifecycle of a business: forming and structuring entities; negotiating and documenting commercial arrangements; navigating governance obligations; executing transformative transactions; advising on private capital and ownership transitions; supporting growing businesses through strategic acquisitions and reorganizations; and acting on complex, multi-party transactions across a range of sectors in Canada.
With experience at leading firms in Canada and internationally, I have advised on complex transactions across multiple markets and bring a high degree of precision and commercial judgment to clients at every stage of growth.
Services
What I Advise On
Commercial Transactions & Agreements
Commercial relationships are built on clear, enforceable agreements. I advise on and negotiate the full spectrum of commercial contracts, ensuring clients enter arrangements that are clear, protective, and structured to endure. My focus is on protecting clients’ interests while facilitating efficient and commercially practical outcomes.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Strategic Combinations
Advising acquirors, targets, and transaction sponsors on the full deal cycle: deal structuring and strategy, due diligence, negotiation of purchase and sale agreements, conditions to closing, and post-closing matters, with a focus on protecting value and managing risk at every turn. My transactional experience spans private acquisitions to landmark international deals, including multibillion-dollar cross-border transactions across multiple sectors. I bring that depth of experience to transactions of every scale.
Corporate Reorganizations & Restructuring
Whether driven by tax planning, succession, a change in ownership, or operational necessity, corporate reorganizations require careful structuring and meticulous execution. I advise on plans of arrangement, amalgamations, continuances, wind-ups, share exchanges, and related corporate restructurings, working closely with tax and other advisors to ensure every step achieves its intended purpose without unintended consequence.
Joint Ventures & Strategic Partnerships
Many businesses pursue growth through partnerships and joint ventures. I assist clients in structuring and negotiating these arrangements to ensure that the interests of all parties are clearly defined and protected.
Private Equity & Investment Transactions
Advising private equity sponsors, investors, and companies seeking capital on investment transactions, ownership structuring, and co-investment arrangements. I also assist sponsors and investors on exit strategies and secondary transactions, helping them achieve their objectives with clarity and efficiency.
Corporate Governance & Disclosure
Sound governance is foundational to corporate integrity, risk management, and regulatory compliance. I advise boards, officers, and shareholders on fiduciary duties, director and officer liability, shareholder rights, corporate records, and internal governance frameworks. For companies with disclosure obligations, I support the preparation and review of corporate disclosure materials, helping clients meet their legal obligations and maintain stakeholder confidence.
Business Formation & Corporate Structuring
The right corporate structure lays the groundwork for everything that follows. I advise on entity selection and formation, shareholder and partnership arrangements, ownership structuring, and the preparation of constating documents and foundational agreements — giving businesses a sound legal foundation from the outset. For growing enterprises, I also advise on structural evolution as ownership, operations, and objectives change over time.
Due Diligence & Transaction Support
Informed decisions require thorough diligence. I provide comprehensive due diligence and transaction management support to help clients evaluate legal risks and close transactions efficiently.
Why do clients
work with me
Corporate and commercial law is ultimately about enabling sound business decisions. I bring the analytical depth of a major firm and the directness of counsel who is genuinely invested in your outcome.
My experience working with leading law firms, corporations, and regulatory institutions has equipped me to guide clients through complex transactions and evolving regulatory environments with confidence and clarity. Whether you are structuring a new enterprise, pursuing a transformative acquisition, or navigating a governance challenge, I offer focused expertise, commercial judgment, and a commitment to practical results.