Skip to main content
Robin Spillette Toronto Lawyer

Robin Spillette

Associate Fasken
Jurisdiction Ontario, 2020
Language(s) English
Office(s) Toronto
Contact
Share
  • LinkedIn

Overview

Robin Spillette is an associate in the Firm’s Competition, Marketing and Foreign Investment Group.

Robin advises clients on a broad range of competition and foreign investment matters. Her competition law experience includes assisting clients with merger approvals under the Competition Act, as well as advising clients on other competition laws, including those relating to marketing and advertising practices, competitor collaborations, abuse of dominance and other restrictive trade practices.

Robin’s foreign investment practice includes advising on the application of the Investment Canada Act, assessing notification and review requirements, preparing regulatory filings and assisting clients through the investment review process. Robin is experienced in national security investigations and transactions involving sensitive cultural businesses.

Robin’s broader corporate experience includes public and private mergers and acquisitions, financings, corporate reorganizations, and securities regulatory matters.

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 at the University of Victoria. Robin summered and articled with the Firm.

Experience

  • UV Insurance completes acquisition of a closed block of insurance contracts from BMO Insurance, [Deal - ], UV Insurance acquires a closed block of insurance contracts.
  • The National Wealth Fund announces the acquisition of a 28.50% equity interest in TSXV/AIM listed Cornish Metals Inc., [Deal - National Wealth Fund], In March 2025, the National Wealth Fund, the sovereign wealth fund of the United Kingdom, completed the acquisition of 28.50% of the common shares of Cornish Metals Inc., a dual listed TSXV and AIM mineral exploration and development company owning the South Crofty underground tin mine located in...
  • 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.

Career & Education

Education

  • JD University of Toronto
  • MA, Economics 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)

Knowledge

  • Competition Act and Environmental Claims Guidelines, 2/19/2025
  • Amendments To The Competition Act Only One Step Towards A Truly Competitive Economy, 9/11/2024
  • Competition Bureau Announces Public Consultation and Guidance on Greenwashing, 7/25/2024
  • Series – The Evolving Competition Law Landscape in Canada: Part 5 – Private Competition Litigation, 7/22/2024
  • Series – The Evolving Competition Law Landscape in Canada: Part 4 – Deceptive Marketing Practices, 7/8/2024
  • Series – The Evolving Competition Law Landscape in Canada: Part 3 – Cartels, Agreements and Collaboration, 7/3/2024
  • Series – The Evolving Competition Law Landscape in Canada: Part 2 – Merger Review, 6/28/2024
  • Series – The Evolving Competition Law Landscape in Canada: Part 1 – Abuse of Dominance, 6/25/2024
  • BILL C-59 RECEIVES ROYAL ASSENT, 6/21/2024
  • Competition Authorities shining the light on AI, 5/1/2024

News

Publications

  • The Foreign Investment Regulation Review, Edition 10 - Chapter 4: Canada, 11/7/2022
  • Canada: Foreign Investment Review, 9/30/2022
  • Greenwashing: What It Is and Why It Matters, 9/13/2022
  • No Poach and Wage Fixing Agreements - A Canadian Perspective, 6/1/2021
  • No-Poach and Wage-Fixing Agreements in Canada – So What’s the Issue?, 3/29/2021
  • Towards Dynamic Transparency: The AppTrans, 7/16/2018