Kai advises public and private companies and private equity sponsors on domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments and other complex strategic transactions. He also advises clients on corporate governance, general corporate and securities law matters.
Prior to joining the firm in 2017, Kai practiced in the mergers and acquisitions group at a leading international law firm in New York. He earned his J.D. degree from the University of Toronto, where he graduated with honours.
Representative Work
- Mevotech LP
Penfund in connection with TorQuest’s acquisition of Mevotech
- Emera
Emera Inc. in the sale of its interest in the Labrador Island Link
- AfterSell
AfterSell in its business combination with Rokt.
- BAI Communications
BAI Communications in the sale of its Canadian business to Rogers Communications
- CNH Industrial
CNH Industrial in its agreement to acquire Hemisphere GNSS for $175 million
- Dream Industrial REIT
Dream Industrial REIT in its $5.9 billion acquisition, in partnership with a leading global sovereign wealth fund, of Summit Industrial Income REIT
- LifeWorks
LifeWorks in its $2.9 billion acquisition by TELUS
- smartTrade
smartTrade in its acquisition of TickTrade
- Longo Brothers Fruit Markets Inc.
Longo’s in its acquisition by Empire Company Limited
- Purpose Financial
Purpose Financial in its $53.5 million investment by Allianz X
- Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division
Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking in its $1.13 billion acquisition of People Corporation
- KingSett Capital
KingSett Capital on behalf of KingSett Real Estate Growth LP No.7, KingSett Canadian Real Estate Income Fund and other investors, in connection with its $4.9 billion acquisition, with Starlight Investments, of Northview Apartment REIT
- Wealthsimple
Wealthsimple for Advisors in its acquisition by Purpose Advisor Solutions
- Meridiam Infrastructure North America Corporation
Meridiam SAS in its acquisition of a 50% stake in Northeast Anthony Henday Highway Concession from ACS and Hochtief Solutions
- The Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Newstrike Brands
The Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Newstrike Brands in its proposed acquisition by HEXO Corp
- Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
Maple Leaf Foods Inc. in its acquisition of select poultry assets from Cericola Farms
- Lithium Americas
Lithium Americas in its strategic transaction with Ganfeng Lithium to jointly advance Caucharí-Olaroz
- Purpose Investments Inc.
Purpose Investments Inc. in its acquisition of LOGiQ Asset Management for approximately $32 million
- RSM US LLP
RSM US LLP in the launch of RSM Canada
- Corus Entertainment Inc.
Corus Entertainment Inc. in the proposed sale of specialty channels to Bell Media Inc. for approximately $200 million
- The Weidmüller Group
The Weidmüller Group in its acquisition of the W Interconnections group companies
- Greenhill & Co. Canada Ltd.
Greenhill & Co. Canada Ltd. in connection with the sale of Brookfield Canada Office Properties to Brookfield Property Partners L.P. for $480 million
- Underwriters in connection with Alignvest Acquisition II Corporation’s IPO
The Underwriters in connection with the $403 million IPO by Alignvest Acquisition II Corporation on the TSX
Penfund in connection with TorQuest’s acquisition of Mevotech
Emera Inc. in the sale of its interest in the Labrador Island Link
AfterSell in its business combination with Rokt.
BAI Communications in the sale of its Canadian business to Rogers Communications
CNH Industrial in its agreement to acquire Hemisphere GNSS for $175 million
- Dream Industrial REIT
Dream Industrial REIT in its $5.9 billion acquisition, in partnership with a leading global sovereign wealth fund, of Summit Industrial Income REIT
- LifeWorks
LifeWorks in its $2.9 billion acquisition by TELUS
- smartTrade
smartTrade in its acquisition of TickTrade
- Longo Brothers Fruit Markets Inc.
Longo’s in its acquisition by Empire Company Limited
- Purpose Financial
Purpose Financial in its $53.5 million investment by Allianz X
- Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division
Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking in its $1.13 billion acquisition of People Corporation
- KingSett Capital
KingSett Capital on behalf of KingSett Real Estate Growth LP No.7, KingSett Canadian Real Estate Income Fund and other investors, in connection with its $4.9 billion acquisition, with Starlight Investments, of Northview Apartment REIT
- Wealthsimple
Wealthsimple for Advisors in its acquisition by Purpose Advisor Solutions
- Meridiam Infrastructure North America Corporation
Meridiam SAS in its acquisition of a 50% stake in Northeast Anthony Henday Highway Concession from ACS and Hochtief Solutions
- The Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Newstrike Brands
The Special Committee of the Board of Directors of Newstrike Brands in its proposed acquisition by HEXO Corp
- Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
Maple Leaf Foods Inc. in its acquisition of select poultry assets from Cericola Farms
- Lithium Americas
Lithium Americas in its strategic transaction with Ganfeng Lithium to jointly advance Caucharí-Olaroz
- Purpose Investments Inc.
Purpose Investments Inc. in its acquisition of LOGiQ Asset Management for approximately $32 million
- RSM US LLP
RSM US LLP in the launch of RSM Canada
- Corus Entertainment Inc.
Corus Entertainment Inc. in the proposed sale of specialty channels to Bell Media Inc. for approximately $200 million
- The Weidmüller Group
The Weidmüller Group in its acquisition of the W Interconnections group companies
- Greenhill & Co. Canada Ltd.
Greenhill & Co. Canada Ltd. in connection with the sale of Brookfield Canada Office Properties to Brookfield Property Partners L.P. for $480 million
- Underwriters in connection with Alignvest Acquisition II Corporation’s IPO
The Underwriters in connection with the $403 million IPO by Alignvest Acquisition II Corporation on the TSX
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Community Involvement
Credentials
Education
- University of Toronto, J.D. (Hons.)
- University of British Columbia, B.A. (International Relations)
Languages
- English
Professional Affiliations
- Ontario Bar Association
- American Bar Association