Alexis Shamess

Alexis Shamess is a key member of Fasken's Business Law group, with a versatile corporate and commercial law practice that caters to both the private and public sectors. Her legal prowess spans a diverse array of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, taking companies public, and orchestrating private and public financing deals.

Holding a Juris Doctor from the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Law and a Master of Arts in Political Science from the University of Waterloo, Alexis brings a rich educational background to her legal practice. Her early career was marked by significant experiences, including working for a business law firm in Melbourne, Australia, and serving as a policy analyst within Ontario's health and education ministries.

Her journey with Fasken began with an internship in the Antitrust/Competition & Marketing Group in the summer of 2018, followed by subsequent roles as a summer student and articling student. Her exceptional work during these periods led to a secondment in Fasken's London, UK office before returning to join the Toronto team as an associate in 2021.

Alexis has played pivotal roles in several high-profile deals, such as leading the private placement transactions for McEwen Mining Inc. and securing substantial funding for Edesa Biotech Inc. through both a revolving line of credit and a strategic investment under the Federal Government’s Strategic Innovation Fund. Her work with Elemental Altus Royalties Corp, advising on the acquisition of royalties and completing significant private placements, demonstrates her ability to navigate complex financial transactions with ease. Furthermore, her involvement in leading the private placement offering for Nighthawk Gold Corp and managing the acquisition of SaaS companies for ASG III, LLC, showcases her versatility and depth of expertise in business law.

Complementing her professional achievements, Alexis is an active member of the Law Society of Ontario and both the Canadian and Ontario Bar Associations since 2021. Her commitment to the legal profession and her community is evident in her comprehensive analyses, such as her bulletin on the proposed model for universal, single-payer public pharmacare in Canada, which highlights her ability to dissect and convey complex legal and policy subjects effectively.

Alexis Shamess stands out not just for her legal acumen but also for her dedicated approach to client service, making her an invaluable asset to Fasken and the broader legal community.