Justine Connors

Justine, a key figure in Fasken's Toronto office, specializes in capital markets and mergers and acquisitions. Her role involves guiding both public and private entities, alongside a diverse array of investors, through the intricacies of corporate law. Known for her meticulous yet pragmatic approach, Justine garners respect from clients who value her clear, actionable advice for navigating complex transactions and everyday legal queries alike.

Her expertise spans a broad spectrum, including guiding companies and capital market participants through pivotal moments such as domestic and international M&A activities, initial public offerings, and privatizations. Justine's proficiency extends to managing debt and equity offerings, ensuring compliance with Canadian securities regulations and stock exchange mandates, and advising on corporate governance practices.

Justine's adeptness also shines in her work with private entities and investors, where she handles acquisition and sales transactions among other corporate law facets. She exhibits a particular knack for aiding private equity clients in acquiring Canadian enterprises.

Her experience is further enriched by a secondment at Arthur J. Gallagher Canada Limited in 2017, where she honed her skills in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and provided broad legal counsel, including on acquisitions.

Starting her journey with Fasken as a summer student and articling there later, Justine's educational background is impressive. She graduated with a law degree from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law after completing her undergraduate studies in history, magna cum laude, at Georgetown University. Her transition from education to her professional career has been marked by significant achievements and contributions to the fields of capital markets, corporate/commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, and private M&A.