Katelyn Ellins

Katelyn Ellins leads a distinguished career in general civil litigation, placing a strong emphasis on intricate commercial and securities disputes. Her representation spans across both corporations and individuals, covering an array of commercial law issues. Her clientele is diverse, including figures from corporate leadership, major financial entities, tech firms, real estate ventures, and insurance sectors.

Her legal prowess shines in handling shareholder conflicts and transactional disagreements, where she regularly champions the rights of her clients against oppression, fiduciary breaches, fraud, misrepresentation, and breaches of contractual good faith. Additionally, Katelyn is proficient in guiding both public and private entities through complex corporate governance matters. Her experience extends to representing clients across all judicial tiers in Ontario, with notable appearances in the Commercial List and the Ontario Court of Appeal.

Before her current role, Katelyn contributed her skills to a specialized corporate and securities law boutique, advising undervalued and underperforming Canadian enterprises. Her time in law school at Dalhousie University was marked by leadership and academic achievement, earning her the Robert E. Bamford Memorial Prize and the Alistair Fraser Award in Commercial Law, recognizing her academic prowess and commitment to the law school community.

Admitted to the Ontario Bar in 2016, Katelyn's educational foundation includes a Juris Doctor from Dalhousie University and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from Queen’s University. Her commitment to the legal profession is further evidenced by her active membership in the Canadian Bar Association, the Ontario Bar Association, and the Advocates' Society.

Katelyn’s portfolio includes defending a creditor’s interests in a high-profile international case involving the sale of a gold mine and representing an insurance broker in a multifaceted trial addressing restrictive covenants and other legal violations. Her ability to navigate the complexities of litigation and arbitration with strategic finesse makes her an invaluable asset to her clients.