Overview

“Brooke is pragmatic, responsive and very knowledgeable in the area of fund structure and management. I have tremendous respect for her judgement and experience.”

Brooke partners with her clients to provide comprehensive solutions to complex matters. Clients appreciate her creative and practical approach.

Brooke has significant expertise in fund formation and acts for sponsors of and investors in private equity, venture capital, infrastructure and debt funds. Established and startup funds turn to Brooke for practical advice for, and efficient execution of, their investments, fundraising activities, secondary transactions, compensation and governance arrangements, and restructurings.

Brooke regularly advises clients on acquisitions and dispositions of private companies, including transactions that involve a significant structuring component to achieve specific tax or commercial objectives. She is a member of our Management Committee.

Acted for Hydrostor Inc., a leading developer and operator of long duration energy storage systems, in securing a US$150 million convertible note financing commitment from Canada Growth Fund Inc. ("CGF"), Goldman Sachs Alternatives, and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and an additional US$50 million convertible development expenditure loan facility from CGF.

Acted for Phoenix Partners Management Inc. in its acquisition of Launchlife International Inc., a leading franchisor of education platforms and brands, with franchisees located in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom.

Acted for A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund in its strategic combination with A&W Food Services of Canada to create a leading publicly-traded quick-service restaurant company.

Acted for AFC Toronto, Toronto’s first professional women’s soccer club, in its brand launch of the Northern Super League, a new Canadian women’s pro soccer league that kicked off a 25-game season in April 2025 with franchises in Ottawa, Montreal, Vancouver, Toronto, Halifax and Calgary. By providing expertise and time pro bono, Davies laid a strong foundation for the club and took the lead in negotiating and documenting the deal to form the league. This work is one of several pro bono mandates that we have taken on relating to women in sports.

Practice Areas

• Commercial Law
• Corporate & Commercial Law
• Securities

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 2002 (ON)