Cara Ott

In the bustling legal landscape of Blakes' Vancouver office, Cara stands out as a dynamic corporate commercial lawyer. Her expertise shines brightly in the realm of private company mergers and acquisitions, alongside her prowess in navigating the intricacies of private equity fund investments and corporate finance. Her talents extend further, offering clients a wealth of knowledge in a variety of business law matters. From reorganizations and corporate governance to the drafting of commercial agreements, Cara's guidance is both comprehensive and insightful.

Before her tenure at Blakes, Cara honed her legal acumen within the legal department of a technology company based in Vancouver, a role that undoubtedly enriched her understanding and approach to the challenges faced by businesses in the tech sector.

Cara's legal journey is marked by a series of notable achievements, showcasing her ability to handle complex transactions with ease. Her portfolio of experience is diverse, including advising CAI Capital on several mergers and acquisitions, guiding a private equity-backed consolidator in the Canadian healthcare sector through numerous acquisitions, and facilitating a US$8-million Series C financing for a software company. She has also played a pivotal role in supporting a clean-tech company from its Seed financing phase through various corporate challenges, and she has successfully represented the sellers in the transfer of an operational agricultural business to a major strategic buyer. Her international acumen is evident in her advice to a significant foreign investor looking to make a mark in a Vancouver-based technology firm, as well as her support for various pension plans and other institutional investors in their real estate and infrastructure fund ventures.

Cara's educational background is as impressive as her professional experience. She was admitted to the British Columbia Bar in 2019 after earning her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Victoria in 2018. Her foundation in business was laid at Queen's University, where she completed her Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm.) in 2015.

Her practice areas are broad, encompassing Corporate & Commercial law, Corporate Governance, and Mergers & Acquisitions. Within these realms, Cara has made a significant impact, especially in the Private Equity sector, demonstrating her ability to navigate the complexities of the corporate world with skill and precision. Her journey reflects a dedication to legal excellence and a deep commitment to supporting her clients through every phase of their business ventures.