Wendi Locke

In Toronto's bustling legal scene, Wendi Locke stands out as a partner at her firm, contributing significantly to the Business Law Group and proudly serving on the firm's Board of Partners. Since being called to the Ontario bar in 2002, her expertise has flourished across a spectrum of corporate and securities law, marked by a deep commitment to delivering pragmatic, effective advice tailored to each client's unique situation, emphasizing value and efficiency.

Wendi's experience spans a multitude of high-profile equity and debt securities offerings in Canada, shining particularly bright on initial public offerings and sophisticated medium-term note programs. Her adept handling of capital securities issuances for major financial institutions reflects her nuanced understanding of the financial landscape. Internationally, she's adept at navigating the complexities of cross-border offerings, particularly into the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia, showcasing her versatility and global perspective.

Her client roster is diverse, covering national and international entities across key sectors like financial services, real estate, and technology. Among her notable transactions, Wendi has played pivotal roles in major public offerings for The Toronto-Dominion Bank, facilitated significant offerings for Slate Office REIT, and guided Timbercreek Mortgage Investment Corporation through strategic amalgamations.

An influential educator, Wendi shares her wealth of knowledge as an instructor for The Directors College's Chartered Director Program and contributes to the advanced securities law programs at the University of Western Ontario and University of Windsor law schools. Her academic background, with a BA from the University of Western Ontario and a combined MBA/LLB from the University of Windsor, underpins her distinguished career.

Recognition of her excellence includes being named a Leading Lawyer in Corporate Finance & Securities by The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory and receiving the Lexology Client Choice Award for Capital Markets in Ontario. Her leadership in Securities Law and Corporate Governance Practice has also been acknowledged by Best Lawyers in Canada, with IFLR1000 noting her as a Highly Regarded professional in Capital Markets.

Wendi Locke's journey in the legal profession is a testament to her dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to her clients, making her an invaluable asset to Toronto's legal community and beyond.