Lawyer Profile

Bernard Kwasniewski

Toronto, Ontario

Torys LLP

Overview

Bernard Kwasniewski is Special Counsel at Mintz in Toronto, Ontario. His current practice centers on fund formation and investments in Canada and internationally. The official profile says he advises fund sponsors and institutional investors on negotiating, structuring and investing in private equity, venture capital and infrastructure funds, including funds of funds. He represents private equity funds, investment firms, financial services companies and pension plans, and counsels sponsors forming US and Canadian private equity funds. He also advises Canadian banks and governmental pension plans on investments in private equity funds worldwide. Mintz records recognition for Investment Funds - Fund Formation, Private Equity, Investment Funds and Asset Management, Private Funds and Private Funds Law. Before joining Mintz, he was counsel at a major Canadian law firm. The official Mintz vCard confirms his Toronto office, Special Counsel title, email and phone.

Practice Areas

  • Fund Formation and Investments
  • Private Equity
  • Venture Capital
  • Infrastructure Funds

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 2005 (CA); 1997 (NY); 1994 (ON)