Rocco Delfino

Rocco (Rockey) Delfino stands as a seasoned senior partner in the Mergers & Acquisitions Group, specializing in both domestic and international mergers and acquisitions. His advice is crucial for foreign entities aiming to establish or expand their operations in Canada. Rockey's expertise spans not only across Canada but also the United States and Europe, encompassing acquisitions, sales, lending and secured transactions, restructurings, and corporate finance. He advises a diverse clientele, including both public and private corporations across manufacturing, distribution, and retail sectors. His portfolio includes a significant one-year secondment with the Ontario Securities Commission.

In his professional endeavors, Rockey is affiliated with the Law Society of Ontario and the American Bar Association. He has shared his insights as a speaker at Canadian Securities Administrators’ annual conferences and has contributed as a seminar instructor at York University's Schulich School of Business. Additionally, Rockey plays a vital role in legal education as a supervising partner for the Osgoode Business Law Clinic at Osgoode Hall Law School.

Beyond his legal practice, Rockey has committed over six years to the Executive Committee of the Humber Valley Hockey Association, showcasing his dedication to community sports. He is involved with the Retail Council of Canada and has previously been an associate member of the Canadian Association of Family Enterprise (CAFE), indicating his active engagement in the retail and family business sectors.

Rockey’s legal education was completed at Osgoode Hall Law School, where he earned his LL.B. in 1981. His profound legal knowledge and experience have been recognized with his admission to the Ontario Bar, marking the beginning of his esteemed career in law.