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Robin Spillette Toronto Lawyer

Robin Spillette

Student Recruitment and Talent Leader Fasken
Jurisdiction Ontario, 2020
Language(s) English
Office(s) Toronto
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Overview

Robin Spillette is the Student Recruitment and Talent Leader in Fasken’s Toronto office. Robin manages all aspects of the student program including onboarding and integration of summer and articling students, training, mentorship, and performance management. Robin is also responsible for managing the Firm’s recruitment activities with respect to summer and articling students. 

Prior to joining the Student Recruitment and Talent team, Robin was an associate in the Firm’s Competition, Marketing and Foreign Investment Group assisting companies with a variety of competition and foreign investment law matters, including abuse of dominance investigations, deceptive marketing matters, merger review and clearance and national security investigations. Her practice also included advising clients on general corporate transactional matters. Robin also summered and articled with the Firm. 

With a strong understanding of student recruitment from a lawyers perspective, Robin is attentive to the needs of a law students, articling students and lawyers alike. She is dedicated to creating mentorship opportunities that inspire growth and achievement for the students of the program. 

Robin completed a JD and Master of Arts in Economics at the University of Toronto. Prior to law school, she completed an Honours Bachelor of Science in Statistics where she Graduated with Distinction from the University of Victoria.

 

Client Work

  • The National Wealth Fund announces the acquisition of a 28.50% equity interest in TSXV/AIM listed Cornish Metals Inc., [Deal - National Wealth Fund]
  • Indigenous Gaming Partners completes acquisition of PURE Canadian Gaming from ONCAP, [Deal - Indigenous Gaming Partners Inc.], Newly established gaming company acquires premier regulated casino operator from one of Canada’s leading private equity firms.
  • Concurrent sale of each of Yvon Building Supply Inc., Yvon Insulation Corporation, Yvon Insulation Windsor, Laminated Glass Technologies, Inc., and Right Fit Foam Insulation Ltd for C$196 M to GMS Inc., a notable North American specialty building products distributor listed on the New York Stock Exchange., [Deal - Yvon Building Supply Inc., Yvon Insulation Corporation, Yvon Insulation Windsor, Laminated Glass Technologies Inc. and Right Fit Foam Insulation Ltd.], Sale of Yvon Building Supply to GMS.
  • Sale of Gelpac to ProAmpac, [Deal - Gelpac Inc.], Sale of Gelpac to ProAmpac.
  • ABB completes acquisition of smart water technology company Real Tech, [Deal - ABB], ABB expands its strong presence in the water segment and complements its portfolio with optical sensor technology critical for the age of smart water.
  • SCR-Sibelco NV announces strategic joint venture with Avalon Advanced Materials Inc., [Deal - SCR-Sibelco NV], Belgian based global material solution company completes a joint venture agreement to develop Ontario lithium mining operations.
  • LKQ Corporation acquires Uni-Select Inc., [Deal - Uni-Select], Acquisition of Uni-Select Inc. by LKQ Corporation.
  • Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. completes US$660 million acquisition of Buck, [Deal - Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.], Global insurance brokerage acquires a leading provider of HR, pensions, and employee benefits consulting, technology, and administration services.
  • Teck sells assets related to the Quintette Mine Site, [Deal - Teck Resources Limited], Teck, Canada’s largest diversified mining company, completes sale of steelmaking coal mine.

Career & Education

Education

  • MA, Economics University of Toronto
  • JD University of Toronto
  • BSc (Hons) with distinction University of Victoria

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Member, Canadian Bar Association (2020 – Present)
  • Member, Ontario Bar Association (2020 – Present)
  • Member, Young Women in Law (2020 – Present)

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