Sydney Kert

Sydney Kert is a dynamic force in the legal field, specializing in mergers and acquisitions as well as corporate finance across an impressive array of sectors such as technology, cannabis, cleantech, financial services, healthcare, and telecommunications. Sydney's clientele spans from burgeoning start-ups to well-established public and private companies, alongside investment dealers seeking guidance on securities, corporate, and commercial ventures.

Her expertise shines in advising on multifaceted domestic and international dealings, including business combinations, ventures aiming for public status, mergers and acquisitions, take-over bids, and corporate restructurings. In her corporate finance domain, Sydney excels in guiding emerging and seasoned companies through the nuances of private and public financing, as well as subsequent offerings.

Beyond transactional work, Sydney serves as a key consultant on routine securities compliance, continuous disclosure, and corporate governance, making her a cornerstone advisor for her clients' legal frameworks.

Since her admission to the Ontario bar in 2012, Sydney's track record boasts notable transactions like Nova Royalty's arrangement with Metalla Royalty & Streaming, PODA Holdings' significant intellectual property deal with Altria Group, and Adventus Mining's collaboration with Luminex Resources, showcasing her pivotal role in transactions of substantial value.

Sydney is proficient in English and has a robust educational background with a J.D. from Queen's University and a B.Sc. in Marine Biology and Psychology from Dalhousie University, complemented by completing the Canadian Securities Course.

Her recognized expertise in the corporate mid-market sector by the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory in 2024, along with her active memberships in the Canadian Bar Association, Ontario Bar Association, and Law Society of Ontario, highlight her esteemed position in the legal community.

Sydney Kert's blend of comprehensive legal knowledge, strategic acumen, and dedication to her clients' success establishes her as a top-tier lawyer in the realms of mergers, acquisitions, and corporate finance.