Tina Woodside

Tina Woodside-Shaw stands out as a preeminent figure in the realm of corporate and securities law within Canada. Operating from Gowling WLG's Toronto office, she has dedicated over three decades to providing clients with insightful, pragmatic counsel on intricate matters of corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and corporate governance.

Woodside-Shaw's prowess extends across various industries, earning her a reputation for exceptional business insight and a commitment to guiding clients through their most challenging endeavors. Her expertise is particularly notable in the mining and natural resources sectors, where she has played a pivotal role in numerous landmark transactions for both Canadian and international clients and has contributed her expertise as a board member for several mining corporations.

Beyond her acclaimed corporate practice, Woodside-Shaw has taken on significant leadership roles within Gowling WLG. Her most distinguished position was as the Firm Managing Partner – Internal from 2015 to 2022, where she spearheaded the firm's strategies and policies concerning professional development, recruitment, and the overall quality of legal service delivery.

Recognized as a trailblazer in securities law, M&A, corporate governance, and law firm management, Woodside-Shaw is celebrated for her inventive, efficient, and grounded approaches to legal challenges. Her contributions have been acknowledged by numerous prestigious legal directories, including The Best Lawyers in Canada and the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, among others. Her excellence was further celebrated with the Lexpert Zenith Award in 2017, highlighting her impactful career.

A fervent advocate for diversity and inclusion, Woodside-Shaw was instrumental in establishing GROW, Gowling WLG's network aimed at supporting the careers of women professionals. This pioneering initiative has significantly influenced the progression and success of many women in the legal and business sectors, marking one of the first endeavors of its kind in Canada's legal landscape.

Woodside-Shaw's commitment extends beyond legal circles into the broader business community, having served on the boards of various corporations and not-for-profit organizations. Her involvement with the Ontario Securities Commission's Securities Advisory Committee underscores her active participation in shaping securities law practices.

Her academic credentials include a certification from the Institute of Corporate Directors/Rotman Directors' Education Program, affirming her as a certified director (ICD.D). Woodside-Shaw's foundational legal education was obtained at Queen's University, where she earned her LLB and BA, further solidifying her expertise and dedication to her field.

Her practice areas span Mining, Capital Markets, Corporate Commercial, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Private Equity, with a geographical focus that includes the United States, showcasing her broad and impactful legal prowess.

Woodside-Shaw's memberships in esteemed organizations such as the American Bar Association, Canadian Bar Association, Institute of Corporate Directors, International Bar Association, and Ontario Bar Association reflect her prominent standing in the legal community.