Olga Kary

Olga stands out in the legal landscape with her specialization in corporate and securities law, focusing on a spectrum of pivotal areas. She delves into mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and finance, alongside tackling shareholder activism and ensuring corporate governance and compliance. With over a decade and a half of experience, Olga's clientele spans publicly traded companies in Canada and the U.S., and private entities, guiding them through the intricacies of domestic and international transactions.

Her expertise shines in advising both purchasers and targets in complex M&A deals, encompassing statutory arrangements, take-over bids, and proxy contests, among others. Olga's proficiency extends to orchestrating private equity transactions and various corporate restructurings. She's equally adept in representing issuers and underwriters across borders, managing public and private equity and debt offerings with a keen eye on the clients' best interests.

In her advisory capacity, Olga serves public companies and their boards, providing insights on corporate governance, public disclosure compliance, and a range of corporate and commercial matters. Her acumen also covers advising on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues, focusing on governance, compliance, disclosure, and sustainable finance, reflecting her commitment to contemporary legal challenges.

Her recent work includes guiding Strathcona Resources Ltd. through significant acquisitions, playing a key role in the landmark merger of Agrium Inc. and Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc., and advising on Nexen Inc.'s acquisition by CNOOC Limited. Olga's involvement in the Pembina Pipeline Corporation's acquisition of Veresen Inc. and WestJet Airlines Ltd.'s acquisition by Onex Corporation further showcases her prowess in handling high-stake transactions.

Capital markets have also benefited from Olga's expertise, with notable transactions such as Nutrien's US$5.5-billion U.S. notes offering and Kinder Morgan Canada Limited's C$1.7-billion IPO. Her work has supported companies through initial and secondary public offerings, equity offerings, and debt restructuring, underpinning her versatile skill set in corporate law.

Olga's contributions to the legal field have not gone unnoticed, earning her recognition in Chambers Canada, The Best Lawyers in Canada, and IFLR1000, among others. Her thought leadership is evident in her co-authored publications on capital markets and continuous disclosure reforms, underscoring her commitment to advancing legal knowledge.

Her educational background, including an LLB from the University of Alberta and a BComm from the University of Calgary, coupled with her admission to the Alberta Bar in 2008, lays the foundation for her distinguished career. Olga's multifaceted expertise and dedication to her clients' success make her a standout figure in the realms of corporate and securities law.