Lara Nathans  

Biography

A partner in the firm’s Business Law Group, Lara is a pragmatic and solutions-oriented lawyer who is focused on delivering results. As head of the National Retail and Consumer Markets Group, Lara is Canada’s leading lawyer in the sector, building a full-service, cross-practice industry group that is made to seamlessly support clients with both game changing and day-to-day issues. Lara’s vision for her clients’ businesses, based on a thorough understanding of their challenges and opportunities, is a hallmark of her practice, with the end-goal being helping them achieve that vision. As a leading lawyer in retail and consumer markets transactions, Lara is a trusted advisor to consumer-facing companies looking to establish or grow in the Canadian market. She advises global companies entering the Canadian market (whether through M&A, e-commerce, bricks and mortar or a combination) on their market entry strategies and related legal issues. She excels at negotiating mergers and acquisitions as well as corporate reorganizations and finance matters. A highly connected and influential lawyer in the field, Lara brings the benefit of her connections to bear for clients, introducing them to not only what, but who they need to know to achieve their goals. Practical in her approach, Lara provides well-informed guidance on entry strategies and legal issues, including securities law requirements, such as continuous disclosure and governance provisions.

Research Interest

Business