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Kate is the co-lead of our Fund Formation practice group and works with both investors and sponsors on raising and investing in funds. She has acted for numerous clients on fund investments, direct investments and co-investments. The investments have been in numerous industry sectors, including real estate, infrastructure, private equity, energy, transition energy and private debt. Kate has also advised many clients on environmental, social and governance issues (ESG) particularly on the new regulations, changes in the market and assisting with reporting obligations. When she is not working on funds or ESG, Kate has assisted large Canadian, U.S. and European corporations on M&A, commercial issues, joint ventures, shareholders agreements, divestments and financing issues. Kate also has significant experience in the not-for-profit industry. In addition to serving on boards, she has assisted clients with many not-for-profit transactions including reorganizations and dissolutions. Kate practised in the Firm's London, England office for two years. She also practised at an international law firm in Paris, France. Kate is from Montréal, Quebec, and is fluent in French.