Taylor Dickinson

Taylor stands at the forefront of guiding companies through complex landscapes of mergers, acquisitions, and capital market ventures. Her expertise stretches across aiding both buyers and sellers in high-stakes transactions, guiding corporate boards and special committees, and partnering with underwriters and strategic stakeholders. Taylor's advice is frequently sought on the intricacies of corporate governance and navigating the regulatory frameworks of securities law, including the nuanced areas of continuous disclosure requirements and the intricacies of stock exchange engagements.

Her career milestones include a pivotal secondment in 2019 at a leading Canadian financial institution, a move that further honed her acute understanding of financial markets. Taylor's involvement in significant transactions underscores her pivotal role in the financial legal sector. She played a key role in ECN Capital Corp's strategic moves, including the lucrative sale of Service Finance Company, LLC to Truist Bank, which culminated in a substantial return to ECN Capital's shareholders. Additionally, her strategic acumen was instrumental in the establishment of a joint venture finance company alongside Skyline Champion's investment in ECN Capital.

Taylor's portfolio showcases her involvement in transformative acquisitions, such as Turquoise Hill Resources Limited's transition to a private entity under Rio Tinto plc, and WPT Industrial REIT's acquisition by Blackstone REIT. She has facilitated acquisitions for ICPEI Holdings by Desjardins General Insurance Group, supported Aviat Networks in purchasing Redline Communications, and guided Hudson's Bay Company through a significant privatization deal.

Her expertise extends to the capital markets, where she has shepherded various Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) through initial public offerings and supported Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp in raising significant capital through public offerings and establishing a robust cross-border base shelf prospectus. Taylor's contributions have been vital in numerous public offerings and debt issuance transactions, evidencing her versatile skill set and strategic foresight in capital markets.

With a strong educational foundation, Taylor's academic credentials include a JD from the University of Toronto and a BA (Hon.) from Queen's University, complemented by her admission to the Ontario Bar in 2016. Her journey reflects a dedicated commitment to excellence in the legal profession, particularly within the realms of mergers, acquisitions, and capital markets, marking her as a distinguished figure in her field.