Tracy Hooey

Tracy Hooey stands out as a pivotal figure in Fasken’s Ontario Business Law practice, where she holds the position of Vice Chair. Specializing in securities and mergers and acquisitions, Tracy has become a trusted advisor for a variety of clients, guiding them through intricate transactional landscapes, including securities offerings, business buyouts and sell-offs, product investment structuring, along with ensuring compliance with corporate governance and securities laws.

Her advisory scope spans across both public and private sectors, where she has orchestrated asset and share purchase deals, corporate restructurings, reverse takeover transactions, and provided counsel on compliance and governance issues. Tracy's expertise also encompasses advising on board practices, committee requirements, and shareholder arrangements for private companies.

In the realm of investment products and wealth management, Tracy's knowledge is particularly profound. She assists clients in forming funds, including public retail funds, private equity and venture capital funds, and pooled funds, employing structured limited partnership vehicles for special acquisitions or alternative asset investments. Her securities regulatory insight makes her a go-to consultant for transactional work in investment products and wealth management, including fintech startups navigating the complex securities regulatory landscape.

An active contributor to the firm’s life sciences industry group, Tracy’s work has significantly impacted clients at various development stages within the life sciences sector.

Her contributions have not gone unnoticed, with recognitions in The Best Lawyers in Canada for Securities Law and the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory for Investment Funds & Asset Management.

Tracy's career milestones include pivotal roles in major transactions such as the business combination of Metamaterial Inc. with Torchlight Energy Resources, and significant investments in Meazure Learning by Gryphon Investors. Her involvement in the acquisitions by Experlogix, LLC, and the public offering by 4Front Ventures Corp., further showcase her diverse capabilities and strategic approach to legal counsel.

Educationally rooted with an LLB from Osgoode Hall Law School and an MBA in Corporate Finance from York University, Tracy’s foundation is as robust as her professional endeavors. She is deeply involved in the legal community, contributing to the American Bar Association, Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association, and Women in Capital Markets, among others.

Her insights have enriched the discourse on corporate governance, gender diversity in boards, and the evolution of private equity, underscoring her position as a thought leader in her field. Through panels and seminars, Tracy continues to share her knowledge, shaping the next generation of legal expertise in capital markets and beyond.