Cathy Singer

Cathy Singer stands as a luminary in the realm of corporate and securities law, her expertise spanning a broad spectrum from mergers and acquisitions to corporate finance and governance. Her counsel is sought after by a diverse clientele, including issuers, investment dealers, and managers, where her adeptness in navigating complex related-party transactions shines. Singer's proficiency extends into the nuanced domain of investment funds, where she offers comprehensive legal advice, bridging the gap between investment fund management and corporate issuers with her innovative approaches.

Before joining her current team in 2001, Singer honed her skills at a leading law firm in Toronto. Her journey took a pivotal turn between 1996 and 1999 when she served as general counsel to the Ontario Securities Commission. This role saw her deeply involved in a variety of securities transactions and policy formations, particularly in areas like take-over bids and investment funds, providing her with a unique regulatory perspective.

Currently, Singer contributes her vast experience back to the regulatory world as a part-time commissioner for the Ontario Securities Commission, a testament to her standing in the field.

Her academic foundation is solid, with an LL.B. from Western University and a B.A. from McGill University. Licensed to practice in Ontario since 1986, Singer's career is marked by significant transactions, including Yamana Gold Inc.'s joint acquisition with Agnico Eagle Mining Limited of Osisko Mining Corporation and Dundee Corporation's innovative spin-off of DREAM Unlimited Corp.

Her excellence has not gone unrecognized, with accolades spanning from "Best Lawyers in Canada" for her expertise in Mutual Funds Law, Corporate Law, and Corporate Governance Practice, to her consistent recommendation in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory across several categories including Corporate Finance & Securities and Mining.

Singer's career is a beacon for those navigating the complex intersections of corporate law, securities, and investment funds, marked by her distinguished role in shaping policy, her strategic advisories, and her influential transactions.