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Fatima Husnain Toronto Student

Fatima Husnain

Associate | Corporate/Commercial Fasken
Jurisdiction Ontario, 2020
Language(s) English
Office(s) Toronto
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Overview

Fatima Husnain is engaged in a diverse corporate/commercial practice for both private and publicly-held companies. Fatima has been involved in a wide variety of transactions including mergers and acquisitions, share purchase transactions, asset purchase transactions, and private and public financings.

Fatima completed a Juris Doctor and Master of Social Work at the University of Windsor. Prior to law school, she obtained an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Business and Legal Studies (co-op), with minors in Political Science and Sociology at the University of Waterloo.

Her past work experience includes working as a legal summer student for the Ontario Financing Authority, as a Caseworker for Community Legal Aid and as a Social Work Student at Legal Assistance of Windsor. Fatima also worked as Student Conduct Board Coordinator at the University of Windsor and as a Tutorial Assistant for a first year property law course. Fatima participated in the Zuber Moot for which she was awarded Honourable Mention Oralist, as well as the Windsor Law Alternative Dispute Resolution Competition where her team placed first overall and she was awarded Top Oralist. Fatima received a JW Whiteside Award from the University of Windsor for her extensive involvement and impact to Windsor Law and its surrounding community. Fatima has significant volunteer experience. She has facilitated workshops on sexual assault through the Bystander Initiative and was a member of the Windsor Law Admissions Committee. She also volunteered with Big Brothers Big Sisters for eight years. Fatima enjoys crocheting, plants, baking, and health and fitness.

Fatima summered and articled with the Firm and was seconded to Pro Bono Ontario. Prior to joining the Firm as an associate she completed a clerkship at the Federal Court with the Honourable Mr. Justice Henry S. Brown.

Client Work

  • Arthur J. Gallagher Canada Limited acquires Encore Insurance Services Inc., [Deal - Arthur J. Gallagher Canada Limited], Leading provider of insurance, risk management, and consulting services acquires Canadian retail insurance brokerage.
  • Equitable Bank successfully completes $500 million Fixed Rate Deposit Note Offering, [Deal - Scotia Capital Inc.], Deposit note offering by a Canadian bank.
  • Arthur J. Gallagher Canada Limited acquires Dawson & Keenan Insurance Ltd., [Deal - Arthur J. Gallagher Canada Limited], Leading provider of insurance, risk management, and consulting services acquires Canadian retail insurance brokerage.
  • Penske Truck Leasing Canada Inc. completes C$150 million private placement debt financing, [Deal - Penske Truck Leasing Canada Inc.], Leading provider of truck leasing, rental, logistics, and used truck sales completes private placement offering.
  • Equitable Bank successfully completes $500 million Deposit Note Offering, [Deal - BMO Nesbitt Burns and Scotia Capital], Deposit note offering by a Canadian bank.
  • Gallagher Benefit Services (Canada) Group Inc. acquires HFI Benefits Inc., [Deal - Gallagher Benefit Services (Canada) Group Inc.], Leading provider of benefits, HR and organization consulting services acquires Canadian individual and group life insurance brokerage.
  • Equitable Bank successfully completes $300 million Deposit Note Offering, [Deal - Scotia Capital], Deposit note offering by a Canadian bank.
  • Gallagher Benefit Services (Canada) Group Inc. acquires Brunswick Financial Group Ltd., [Deal - Gallagher Benefit Services (Canada) Group Inc.], Leading provider of benefits, HR and organization consulting services acquires Canadian individual and group life insurance brokerage.
  • Building Controls & Solutions completes add-on investment through the acquisition of Yorkland Controls Limited, [Deal - Building Controls & Solutions and LKCM Headwater Investments], Private investment firm completes add-on investment for its portfolio company.

Career & Education

Education

  • Masters, Social Work University of Windsor
  • JD University of Windsor
  • BA (Honours), Legal Studies and Business University of Waterloo

Accreditations

  • Certificate, Canadian Securities Law and Practice Osgoode Hall Law School at York University

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Member Law Society of Ontario 2020 to present
  • Member Ontario Bar Association 2020 to present
  • Member South Asian Bar Association 2020 to present
  • Member Young Women in Law 2020 to present

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