Denise Robertson

Since joining Mills & Mills LLP in 2005 and ascending to Partner status in 2018, Denise has carved out a distinguished career in private business, corporate, and regulatory law. Her advisory role extends to helping business owners navigate legal landscapes with advice that’s not only practical but also invaluable for safeguarding their enterprises and paving the way for their success.

Denise regularly shares her insights as a speaker, addressing the critical aspects of entrepreneurship such as inception, growth strategies, restructuring, acquisitions, and the pivotal role of written agreements in business transactions.

Her expertise notably spans the design and health sectors, where she has spent over a decade offering tailored legal solutions to professionals, businesses, and regulators in the design industry. This experience has endowed her with a deep understanding of the design business's intricacies. In the health sector, her counsel benefits regulated professionals and healthcare entities, ranging from long-term care facilities to industry associations, guiding them through regulatory landscapes.

In her corporate practice, Denise provides essential guidance to not-for-profit and charitable organizations, including religious institutions and health sector foundations. Her recent efforts involve assisting not-for-profit corporations with by-law modifications and governance issues, in compliance with federal and provincial statutes governing such entities.

Denise’s credentials include a bachelor's degree with honours from the University of Western Ontario, a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School, and specialized certification in health law from Osgoode. Her professional affiliations reflect her commitment to legal excellence and community service, including memberships in the Canadian Association of Women Executives & Entrepreneurs, the Canadian and Ontario Bar Associations, and the Law Society of Ontario. Additionally, her involvement with the Business Executive Referral Group (BERG) and her past board roles with various organizations underline her leadership and dedication to contributing to the community and professional networks.