Ana Ioanas

Ana's expertise spans corporate law, concentrating on private equity, mergers and acquisitions, and the structuring of private funds. Her multilingual proficiency in English, French, and Romanian enhances her capability to navigate complex international legal terrains for her clients.

In her practice, Ana has played pivotal roles in significant transactions. Notably, she acted as Canadian legal counsel for ITOCHU in its strategic US$560 million investment in a Canadian entity with a stake in ArcelorMittal Mining Canada G.P. and ArcelorMittal Infrastructure Canada G.P. Her involvement in Olympus' ¥427.6 billion yen divestiture of EVIDENT Corporation to Bain Capital and the subsequent establishment of EVIDENT as an independent entity underlines her expertise in facilitating major cross-border deals.

Ana also guided IMM Investment Global through a substantial Series A investment in Lithion Recycling Inc., showcasing her proficiency in emerging sectors like sustainable technology. Her work with Village Farms International on acquiring a majority stake in Rose LifeScience Inc. further exemplifies her adeptness at navigating complex acquisitions.

Her contributions extend beyond transactional work, with significant insights into evolving corporate transparency requirements in Québec and the nuances of engaging high-net-worth individuals in retail funds. This underlines her role not just as a legal advisor but as a strategic partner to her clients.

Ana's active engagement with the Québec Bar Association demonstrates her commitment to her professional community. Through her educational background, with an LLB from the University of Montréal and her admittance to the Québec Bar in 2019, Ana has honed a legal acumen that is both deep and broad, allowing her to tackle the multifaceted challenges her clients face in today’s dynamic legal landscape.