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Sarah Newman

Associate Admitted to the Ontario Bar: 2019
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Sarah is a dedicated lawyer in the firm’s Corporate/Commercial Group. She is highly organized in her approach and focused on providing exceptional client service.

Sarah’s practice focuses primarily on corporate transactions, with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions for clients of all sizes. Sarah also has experience with clients in the regulatory, energy and charity/not-for-profit sectors.

Professional Involvement

Memberships

  • Canadian Bar Association
  • Ontario Bar Association 

Representative Matters

Assisted in representing the shareholders of Riverside Lobster International Inc. in connection with its divestiture to Champlain Financial Corporation.

Assisted in representing the City of Guelph, Guelph Municipal Holdings Inc. and Guelph Hydro Electric Systems Inc. in connection with the amalgamation of Alectra Utilities Corporation.

Assisted in representing both  Veridian Corporation and Whitby Hydro Energy Corporation in relation to their amalgamation to form Elexicon Corporation and its subsidiaries.

Insights

Insights EnergyInsider May 06, 2020 To Declare or Not to Declare? Should Ontario’s Local Electricity Distribution Companies Pay Dividends in the Age of the Pandemic?
Publications Article May 05, 2020 To Declare or Not to Declare? Should Ontario’s Local Electricity Distribution Companies Pay Dividends in the Age of the Pandemic?
Insights TheSpotlight Jun 13, 2019 Canada’s New Digital Charter and What this Means for PIPEDA
Insights TheSpotlight May 28, 2019 Directors and Officers May Be Found Personally Liable Under CASL
Insights TheSpotlight Nov 19, 2018 What Do You Mean I Don’t Own My Own Logo? A parable for many business owners on how to make sure you actually own the logo you have used for years
Insights StartupSource Oct 03, 2018 Aird & Berlis Partners with Innovation Hub, ventureLAB
Insights StartupSource Sep 12, 2018 Innovation Canada’s Interactive Digital Platform Connects Startups with Quick Resources
Insights StartupSource Aug 24, 2018 Aird & Berlis Supports Students and Startups in Kingston, Ontario

Education

  • JD (Cum Laude), University of Ottawa, 2018
  • BA Hons. (First Class Honours), University of King’s College, 2015

Expertise