100 King St W, Suite 6200, 1 First Cdn Pl, PO Box 50, Toronto, ON
Year called to bar: 1995 (ON)
Laura stands out as a distinguished litigator with a formidable track record in complex class actions and high-stakes trials, consistently securing favorable outcomes for her clients. Laura excels at analyzing complicated legal issues and presenting persuasive arguments in court. Her sophisticated legal acumen, rooted in a deep understanding of Canadian law and the intricacies of litigation, allows her to craft tailored strategies that resonate with the sophisticated needs of her clients. Laura’s proactive approach to anticipating case developments and her meticulous preparation enable her to adeptly navigate through negotiations, trials, and appeals, always with a steadfast dedication to her clients’ interests. Laura’s expertise is underscored by her recognition in Chambers Canada, Benchmark Canada, and as one of the Top 100 Women Litigators in Canada, among other accolades. Laura’s legal finesse is also evidenced by her early career achievements, including winning the Treasurer’s Medal for the highest marks in the Ontario Bar admission course and clerking for the Court of Appeal for Ontario, complemented by her foundational experience as a criminal lawyer where she honed her courtroom skills.
On February 4, 2016, pursuant to a plan of arrangement (the Arrangement), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell) acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of COM DEV International Ltd. (COM DEV) and former COM DEV majority-owned subsidiary exactEarth Ltd. (exactEarth) was spun out into a standalone public company.
Western Lithium) and Lithium Americas Corp. (Lithium Americas) completed their all-stock, strategic business combination creating a leading lithium development company combining expertise, technology, and two significant lithium deposits based in North America and South America. The goal of the merger is to establish market leadership and develop future lithium supply requirements in a disciplined manner to reshape the current fragmented lithium development sector.
On October 3, 2006 Georgia Gulf Corporation of Atlanta, Georgia completed its previously announced acquisition of Royal Group Technologies Limited of Toronto in an all cash and assumed debt transaction, which values Royal Group at approximately $1.7 billion. The closing of the acquisition brings to an end a 16-month public sale process for Royal Group that began in May 2005 ...
