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Cole Halbert Articling Student in Toronto

Cole Halbert

Associate Fasken
Jurisdiction Ontario, 2023
Language(s) English, French, Spanish
Office(s) Toronto
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Overview

Cole Halbert is engaged in a diverse corporate/commercial practice in which he acts for both private and public companies. In particular, his practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions as well as cross-border transactions, in addition to private equity, venture capital, corporate finance, and corporate governance matters.

Cole completed his Juris Doctor degree at Western University, where he was the recipient of awards including the Beryl E. Theobald Scholarship and the Global & Intercultural Engagement Honour. While there, Cole was an active member of the student community. In addition to working as a Research Assistant for Dean Erika Chamberlain in the area of tort law, he served as the Chair of the Canada-U.S. Law Institute’s Student Committee and helped lead organizations such as the Business Law Society and International Law Association. He was also a peer mentor, orientation week leader, volunteer with Pro Bono Students Canada, and Teaching Assistant for the “Legal Research, Writing and Advocacy” course.

Prior to law school, Cole earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Markets & Management Studies from Duke University, where he graduated magna cum laude and received numerous academic honours. He is also an alumnus of the Business Bridge program at Dartmouth College’s Tuck School of Business.

In his spare time, Cole is an avid traveller; he has visited over forty-five countries and has lived, studied, or worked in various cities worldwide, including Geneva and Copenhagen. When he is not watching Duke basketball, Cole enjoys playing tennis, skiing, snowboarding, and listening to TED Talks.

Cole summered and articled with the firm, during which time he completed a secondment to the Canadian Olympic Committee. He subsequently joined Fasken as an associate in the firm’s Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions group.

Client Work

  • Fredonia Mining Inc. completes non-brokered private placement, [Deal - Fredonia Mining Inc.], TSXV-listed mining company engaged in the exploration of gold and silver deposits in Argentina completes non-brokered private placement of units.
  • The Sarjeant Company Limited completes acquisition of Northern Ontario assets from Superior Propane, [Deal - The Sarjeant Company Limited], Leading Canadian construction and energy solutions provider acquires Northern Ontario assets from Canada’s largest propane distributor.
  • MRF 2023 Resource Limited Partnership completes C$20.8 million initial public offering, [Deal - Middlefield Limited], Partnership investing in early-stage resource and energy companies completes initial public offering
  • Tru Tech Corporation acquired by ODL, Incorporated, [Deal - Tru Tech Corporation], Canadian leader in exterior door manufacturing acquired by prominent American building products supplier
  • Co-operators Financial Services Limited acquires Smart Employee Benefits Inc., [Deal - Co-operators Financial Services Limited], Leading Canadian financial services and insurance co-operative acquires cutting-edge health benefits and technology company by way of a plan of arrangement.
  • Little Kickers completes sale to Stronger Youth Brands in a transaction creating the largest global franchised youth soccer program, [Deal - Little Kickers], Youth sports and enrichment platform acquires UK-based international franchisor of youth soccer programs in complex cross-border transaction
  • Majority stake in Dig Insights acquired by Beringer Capital, [Deal - Dig Insights], North American private equity firm specializing in the information, marketing, and tech sectors acquires majority stake in tech-enabled insight and strategy company
  • Atlas Copco acquires CPC Pumps International Inc., [Deal - Atlas Copco Canada Inc.], Private acquisition in the industrial centrifugal pumps industry

Career & Education

Education

  • JD Western University
  • BA, Political Science and Markets & Management Studies (magna cum laude) Duke University
  • Certificate, Tuck Business Bridge Program Dartmouth College

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Member Law Society of Ontario
  • Member Ontario Bar Association
  • Member Canadian Bar Association
  • Member International Bar Association

Knowledge

  • Expanding into Canada, An overview of key areas of Canadian law that are relevant to companies that are considering expanding their business into Canada, particularly from the Asia-Pacific region.

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