Halyna Chumak

Halyna Chumak operates within the Knowledge Management Group as a lawyer, where her focus spans securities law, encompassing investment funds, regulatory compliance, and registration issues. Beyond her legal advisory role, Halyna plays a crucial part in crafting legal documents, precedents, and materials aimed at keeping both attorneys and clients abreast of the latest legal and sector-specific trends.

She is an esteemed member of the Law Society of Ontario, marking her commitment to the legal profession.

Halyna's pathway to Stikeman Elliott was marked by significant experience at the Ontario Securities Commission, where she not only served as legal counsel but also undertook her summer placement and completed her articles, enriching her expertise in securities regulation.

Her areas of specialization include:

- Securities law,

- Capital markets,

- Investment funds & asset management.

Halyna's academic journey is notable, with a J.D. from Osgoode Hall Law School, an M.A. from McGill University, and an Honours B.A. from the University of Toronto, where she graduated with high distinction and was awarded a Silver Medal. She was admitted to the Ontario Bar in 2022.

In her legal commentary, Halyna has contributed insights on various topics, including guidance on public crypto asset funds by the CSA, a revisit of short selling practices in Canada, and an expansion on the immediate commitments demanded from unregistered crypto asset trading platforms operating within Canada.