Joel Binder

Joel Binder, a partner in the Corporate Group, boasts a comprehensive practice in corporate and securities law. Celebrated as one of Canada’s premier corporate attorneys, Joel has been lauded in multiple prestigious legal directories, including The Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide and The Best Lawyers in Canada, for his expertise in M&A, private equity, capital markets, and corporate law.

With more than three decades of legal experience, Joel has skillfully navigated a multitude of transactions. His work encompasses advising public entities, director boards, special committees, and dealers on a variety of matters such as take-over bids, business amalgamations, public and private offerings, as well as governance and compliance with securities regulations. On the private front, Joel is the go-to advisor for private equity ventures, strategic transactions, and family-owned enterprises, offering strategic guidance tailored to their unique needs.

Joel's contributions extend beyond his legal practice; he has served on the boards and audit committees of two publicly traded companies, participated in the TSX Advisory Committee, and played a role in the management team of his firm’s Toronto office.

An active participant in the legal community, Joel holds memberships with the Canadian Bar Association and the Law Society of Ontario. He is a recognized speaker on securities law and has authored several insightful articles on the subject.

Joel's educational background is marked by an LL.B. from the University of Toronto, followed by his admission to the Ontario Bar in 1991.

In recent endeavors, Joel represented Recipe Unlimited Corporation in its notable take-private acquisition by Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, a deal placing Recipe’s value at C$1.2 billion. He also guided FGF Brands through its acquisition of Weston Foods’ bakery business and advised on the sale of People Corporation to Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking-managed funds, each transaction exceeding a billion dollars and underscoring Joel’s leadership in high-stakes corporate law.