Sarah Bode

Sarah Bode is a distinguished attorney in the fields of general corporate/commercial law, finance, and securities. Her practice is enriched by her involvement in various commercial transactions, emphasizing corporate and debt finance, investment and hedge funds, secured lending, project finance, as well as mergers and acquisitions.

Within her corporate finance and securities domain, Sarah has represented a broad spectrum of clients. Her engagements have spanned from facilitating private equity and debt security placements to navigating the complexities of reverse takeover transactions and addressing regulatory compliance and registration challenges. She has a notable knack for aiding offshore-based investment funds and hedge funds in establishing investment entities in Ontario, alongside managing cross-border investments and ensuring securities compliance.

Sarah's expertise isn't confined to one side of financial transactions. She offers strategic counsel to both lenders, including Canadian and international banks, and borrowers, demonstrating her balanced understanding of financial dealings.

Mergers and acquisitions across various industries also fall within Sarah's realm of expertise, where she advises both acquiring and selling parties, ensuring seamless transitions and beneficial outcomes.

Starting her journey with her current firm as an articled clerk before becoming an associate in 2011, Sarah has been an integral part of the firm's growth and success.

Her record includes significant transactions such as facilitating a CAD$120 million financing for SUSI Energy Storage Fund, orchestrating the sale of Assured Automotive Inc. to Boyd Group Income Fund for $194 million, and leading private placements and public offerings for entities like Siyata Mobile Inc. and Delivra Inc.

Moreover, Sarah has been pivotal in securing substantial financing for major projects like the North Island Hospitals in British Columbia and the Northeast Anthony Henday Drive Project in Alberta, showcasing her adeptness in handling large-scale infrastructure projects.

Sarah, an alumna of the University of Toronto with both a J.D. and a B.A., is a respected member of the Law Society of Ontario. Her dynamic practice, marked by successful dealings and client satisfaction, establishes her as a leading figure in her field, combining legal proficiency with a strategic business approach to navigate the complexities of corporate finance and securities law.