Kate delivers pragmatic, strategic counsel on complex corporate/commercial, securities, administrative and public law issues. Representing clients in a variety of civil disputes, arbitrations, and regulatory proceedings, she is ranked by Lexpert, Chambers, Benchmark, and Best Lawyers, and was honored with the Lexpert Rising Star Award in 2021. Kate has extensive experience before regulatory tribunals including the Capital Markets Tribunal and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization. Having prosecuted cases of unregistered trading, illegal distributions, and fraud while seconded as OSC Senior Enforcement Counsel, Kate’s securities advocacy is informed by her experience working on both sides of regulatory enforcement matters. With proven expertise in public inquiries, Kate has worked on high-profile commissions instituted by all three levels of government. Kate served as lead Commission Counsel on the Collingwood Judicial Inquiry, and co-Lead Commission Counsel on the Ontario COVID-19 Long-Term Care Commission and the Ottawa Light Rail Transit Commission. She is currently Commission Counsel to the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions.
