Lawyer Profile
Karrin A. Powys-Lybbe
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Karrin advises on some of the most sophisticated and high-profile M&A and securities transactions in Canada. With a rigorous, creative and practical approach, Karrin builds lasting relationships with her clients, guiding them through their long-term objectives and strategies.
Karrin is co-head of the firm's M&A practice with a broad practice supporting clients across mergers and acquisitions, securities law, corporate finance and corporate governance. She is a long-time trusted advisor to many clients, including companies in the Brookfield group.
Karrin is the former managing partner of Torys’ New York office and a former member of Torys’ Executive Committee.
Torys acted as counsel to Canada Life Assurance in its C$575 million acquisition of Investment Planning Counsel Inc. from IGM Financial Inc.
Karrin is a member of the editorial board of the Canadian Lawyer magazine. She is a former member of the board of the Soulpepper Theatre Company.
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Bar Information
Called to the bar: 1996 (ON)