Kirsten Hentschel

Kirsten Hentschel, an associate with a keen focus on corporate law, has significantly contributed to capital markets and mergers and acquisitions. Her notable involvements include acting as Canadian legal counsel for WEG during its substantial $400 million purchase of Regal Rexnord Corporation's industrial motors and generators segment. Additionally, she played a pivotal role in Scotiabank's divestiture of Scotia Insurance Caribbean Limited to GraceKennedy Financial Group Limited, showcasing her adeptness in complex international transactions.

Kirsten's expertise also extends to innovative sectors, demonstrated by her assistance in Ahlstrom Capital's strategic investment in Bast Fibre Technologies Inc., a leader in eco-friendly natural fibre engineering. Her involvement in the acquisition of Relay Platform by At-Bay, Inc., and the minority recapitalization of Dejero Labs Inc. by Vertu Capital, underscores her capacity to navigate the intricacies of the tech and cleantech industries.

Before joining her current firm, Kirsten enriched her legal acumen as a summer student at CI Investment, focusing on corporate finance and regulatory compliance. Her law school tenure at Queen's University was marked by exemplary achievements, including a course prize in contract law and a scholarship for her outstanding performance. Her commitment to community service is evident through her work with the Queen’s Family Law Clinic, the Queen’s Law Litigation Society, and her volunteering with the LAWS program during her articling period.

Kirsten's education, coupled with her early legal experiences and professional contributions, positions her as a dynamic force within her firm and the legal community at large. Her admission to the Ontario bar in 2021 marked the beginning of what promises to be a distinguished career in corporate law.