Overview

A skilled commercial negotiator and tax advisor, Sharon brings big-picture understanding to her clients’ most complex transactions.

Sharon advises on domestic and international tax aspects of fund formation, cross-border transactions and mergers and acquisitions. Known for her deep technical knowledge, she advises clients in private equity, venture capital, private credit and real estate. She also works closely with financial institutions and private and public companies.

Canadian and foreign fund sponsors turn to Sharon for her expertise with fund structuring, management compensation and transactional matters. She also provides tax structuring advice to family offices and high-net-worth individuals.

Sharon acts pro bono for the Canadian Soccer Players Association and various charitable organizations. As an articling student, she clerked for judges of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Toronto.

Acted as Canadian counsel to The Visualize Group, a private investment firm specializing in mission-critical, services-based companies, in its acquisition of BMM Testlabs, a global leader in testing, inspection, compliance, and certification services for the regulated gaming industry.

Acted for Barrick Mining Corporation in the sale of the Hemlo Gold Mine to Carcetti Capital Corp., which is to be renamed to Hemlo Mining Corp. upon closing of the transaction, for up to US$1.09 billion.

Acted as lead counsel for Birch Hill Equity Partners in the formation of its seventh flagship fund, Birch Hill Equity Partners VII, which raised C$2.6 billion and is currently being deployed.

Acted for Keewaywin Capital Inc. in the formation of its inaugural private credit fund, Keewaywin Capital Fund I LP, focused on accelerating the construction of Indigenous housing across Canada.

Practice Areas

• Taxation Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 2012 (ON)