Jesse is a corporate lawyer with a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance and securities.
Jesse’s practice is primarily focused on mergers and acquisitions, securities and corporate/commercial transactions. He advises private and public companies across a wide range of industries, with particular experience in the technology and health-care sectors. Jesse strives to provide timely and practical advice to clients to reach desired business outcomes.
Jesse obtained his Juris Doctor with distinction from the University of Saskatchewan in 2023. Prior to entering law school, Jesse was working towards a Bachelor of Engineering degree in industrial engineering at the University of Toronto. After deciding to pursue a legal career he completed a year of study in economics before taking an opportunity to begin law school. Jesse also worked part-time as an Insurance Broker during law school.
- Assisting private and public entities with strategic and financial mergers and acquisitions
- Representing both purchasers and vendors in practice sales and acquisitions in the veterinary, dental and pharmacy space
- Assisting clients with risk assessment and transaction mechanics for bespoke investment opportunities
- Representing capital pool companies through initial listing and qualifying transactions
- Helping private and public companies conduct private offerings and capital reorganizations
- Assisting public companies in complying with statutory and exchange regulatory requirements
- Conducting complex due diligence on large public and private entities in highly regulated areas
- Highest Class Standing, Corporate Tax Law (2023)
- Highest Class Standing, Intellectual Property Law (2023)
- Highest Class Standing, Securities Law (2022)
- Upper-Year Juris Doctor Academic Achievement Scholarship (2020-2022)
- “Best Advocate for Client Interests” Award, Canadian National Negotiation Competition (2022)
- Harry Dahlem Scholarship for highest standing, International Law (2022)
- Class of ’60 Cronkite Prize in Personal Injuries Compensation for highest standing, Tort Law (2021)
- Dean’s List (Saskatchewan, 2019-2020)
- University of Toronto Scholar (2017)