Education

University of Cambridge, 1994, LL.M. York University, Osgoode Hall Law School, 1990, LLB University of Western Ontario, 1987, Richard Ivey School of Business, H.B.A.

Associations

Ontario, 1992

Canada's Venture Capital & Private Equity Association Canadian Bar Association Canadian IT Law Association (IT.Can) Presentations Jay is a frequent speaker on subjects including the following: Venture Capital Financings Shareholders Agreements Financing Joint Ventures Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances in Technology Industries Strategic Contracting

Awards & Recognition

First recognized in 2019, Jay has been commended for his extensive knowledge and experience in a variety of respected publications, including: The Best Lawyers in Canada : Corporate Law; Private Funds Law; Technology Law The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory: Technology Transactions; Corporate Mid-Market; Computer & IT Law; Corporate Commercial Law Lexpert Special Edition - Canada's Leading Lawyers: Technology and Health Sciences; Finance and M&A IFLR 1000 Canada: M&A

Articles & Speeches

Co-author, " Changes afoot: Canadian corporate law ," Dentons client alert, April 20, 2021

Selected Decisions

Market Maker Agriculture Inc.: Representing agribusiness private equity firm on its acquisition of a majority interest in Dehy Alfalfa Mills, Nebraska-based supplier of alfalfa and other forage ingredients to the pet and animal nutrition sectors. Origin Merchant Partners: Advising Toronto-based merchant bank in its combination with InterOcean Advisors, a US-based, middle market-focused investment bank. Bonnefield Financial Inc.: Representing Canada's leading farmland investment manager in connection with the acquisition of a majority interest in Bonnefield by Walter Global Asset Management. Trade X Group of Companies Inc.: Advising a global B2B cross-border automotive trading platform on equity and debt financings with Canadian, US and international investors. Trade X Group of Companies Inc.: Advising a global B2B cross-border automotive trading platform on its acquisition of Techlantic Inc., an Ontario-based automotive trading, redistribution, and financing company. Confidential Client: Advising on a bid for purchase of business and assets of a Canadian independent, full-service telecommunications and cloud service provider. Bonnefield Financial Inc.: Advising Canada's leading