Overview

Danielle’s practice is focused on corporate and business law, particularly in the areas of corporate finance, securities and corporate governance. Danielle has a proven track record advising public companies, universities and colleges, and businesses of all sizes with respect to private placements and public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, shareholder and investor relation matters, and continuous disclosure obligations. She also advises startup companies and investors on venture capital financings. Danielle’s practice extends to advising on various aspects of public procurement, primarily focusing on contract and tender documents and the negotiation of project financing.

Danielle’s experience includes working on all aspects of business and other corporate law for clients in the biotech and renewable energy industries. She closely monitors developments in the market that may affect her clients’ professional interests in these rapidly evolving industries.

Danielle is a member of the Lex Mundi cross-border transactions practice group, the Canadian Bar Association and the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society.

Outside of the office, Danielle is a long-time speed skating coach with Special Olympics Nova Scotia and the Halifax Regional Speed Skating Club, and sits on the Board of Directors for Speed Skating Canada as its Vice-President. She enjoys playing many sports, especially sailing, curling and golf – and loves dogs.

Represented a Saudi Arabian private equity firm in acquiring a majority stake in a sustainable fish farm located in Nova Scotia. The transaction…

Acted on behalf of a large biotech company in Nova Scotia to raise $40 million from various private equity and venture capital firms in Canada, the United States and overseas.

Acted on behalf of a smart thermostat company in Atlantic Canada to raise over $20 million from new and existing venture capital investors.

Represented a clean and clinically proven skincare company in its first private equity investment with Stride Consumer.

Practice Areas

• Corporate & Commercial Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 2014 (NS)