Stephen Kerr practises general corporate/commercial law, with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, particularly in the financial services industry. A significant portion of Stephen's practice involves providing general counsel advice to both large and mid-size businesses (regardless of industry). Much of this advice concerns acquisition and divestment strategies, complex reorganizations and material commercial agreements. Stephen also advises on the incorporation and registration of banks, life insurance companies and insurance brokerages and has advised on various portfolio transfers among insurance companies and fraternal benefit societies. Stephen also advises on public and private financings for financial institutions, demutualizations and significant acquisitions and divestitures of financial institutions or their assets. Stephen provides ongoing assistance to financial services clients (among others) in a number of areas including advising on banking, insurance, and other political and regulatory matters, at both the provincial and federal level.
Honours and Awards
- Named by the Canadian legal directory LEXPERT as one of the "top Canadian corporate lawyers to watch" in 2008
Membership/Affiliations
- Member, Canadian Bar Association