Lawyer Profile
Jeremy D. Burke
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Jeremy has acted as a legal and strategic advisor to Canadian and international businesses and not-for-profits for nearly 20 years. His legal practice, board experience and business management roles prior to law have given him a strong appreciation for organizational dynamics and the pressures clients often face. Clients value Jeremy’s ability to distil complex circumstances, identify key considerations and craft solutions that strike a balance among transactional, commercial or regulatory realities, strategic considerations and risk tolerance.
Jeremy is Co‑Leader of the firm’s Corporate Group and Charities & Not‑for‑Profit Law Group. He is also a member of the Transportation, Cannabis and Indigenous Practice Groups. His corporate/commercial practice focuses on private business and non‑profit mergers, acquisitions and dispositions, corporate structuring, governance, commercial agreements and ownership arrangements. Jeremy also provides regulatory advice to public and private companies in industries including transportation and logistics, cannabis, franchising and import/export.
In his charity and non‑profit practice, Jeremy brings the full depth of his commercial and governance expertise to mission‑driven organizations requiring sophisticated legal support. He regularly advises large operating charities and non‑profits on commercial arrangements, governance frameworks, regulatory compliance and risk management. His work includes assisting with charitable registrations and amendments, transactions between charities or non‑profits, preparing sector‑specific agreements and supporting the ongoing operational needs of complex organizations.
In his corporate/commercial and charity practices, Jeremy regularly advises Indigenous‑led or Indigenous nation-owned non-profits or businesses on transactions, corporate structuring and governance, commercial arrangements and regulatory matters. His work spans government, economic development and not‑for‑profit sectors.
Presenter at July 10, 2019, CIBC presentation, “Cross-Border and Other Issues in Canada’s Cannabis Sector.”
Presenter at June 11, 2019, RBC presentation, “Cross Border Issues, Lending and Insolvency in Canada’s Cannabis Sector.”
Presenter at April 18, 2019, webinar, "How to Thrive in the Canadian Cannabis Retail Market," hosted by Aird & Berlis LLP.
Speaker at the Ontario East Economic Development Disrupted 2.0 conference on March 1, 2019, on the topic of “Demystifying Cannabis for Municipalities.”
Practice Areas
Bar Information
Called to the bar: 2009 (ON)