Sean Vanderpol

Sean Vanderpol stands as a corporate partner at the Toronto office, where he not only contributes to the Management Committee but also held the position of Co-Head of the Capital Markets and Public Mergers & Acquisitions Groups. His role extends to being a part of the firm's Professional & Ethics Committee. Sean's professional journey is marked by his specialization in advising public companies, navigating mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, public corporate finance, and tackling public governance and compliance dilemmas.

In his professional undertakings, Sean is affiliated with the Law Society of Ontario and has lent his expertise to the Securities Advisory Committee of the Ontario Securities Commission. His dedication to education is evident through his adjunct faculty role at the University of Western Ontario, where he has shared his knowledge on Corporate Finance and Advanced Corporate Law. Sean is known for his insightful contributions to discussions and publications on corporate law, governance, continuous disclosure, and M&A intricacies, affirming his status as a Fellow of the American College of Governance Counsel.

Sean's proficiency encompasses a wide array of areas including Corporate Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities, Private Equity, and Capital Markets, highlighting his versatile expertise.

His academic background is fortified with an LL.B. from the University of Victoria, leading to his bar admission in Ontario in 2002.

Sean's recent professional accomplishments include guiding Teck Resources Ltd. through a C$1B stake sale in the Fort Hills oil sands project, advising Shopify Inc. on altering its dual class share structure, and orchestrating Shopify's IPO and dual-listing on the NYSE and TSX, among other significant transactions.

His exceptional work has not gone unnoticed, with accolades from Chambers Canada 2024, IFLR1000, and The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, solidifying his reputation as a leading lawyer in his fields of expertise.