Yemisi Afolabi

Associate

Toronto
[email protected]
416.367.6249

Yemisi practices in BLG’s Securities & Capital Markets group, with a focus on corporate finance, securities, public and private mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance.

She advises clients on a broad range of corporate and securities law matters, including continuous disclosure requirements, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance for both public and private transactions.

Prior to joining the firm as an associate, Yemisi summered and articled with BLG.

Experience

  • Giampaolo Group on its C$700 million joint venture with Rio Tinto involving the Matalco businesses.
  • Guardian Capital Group Limited in connection with the C$750 million sale of its Worldsource businesses to Desjardins Group.

Beyond Our Walls

Professional Involvement

  • Member, Canadian Association of Black Lawyers
  • Member, Ontario Bar Association
  • Associate Member, Institute of Chartered Corporate Secretaries
  • Member, Nigerian Bar Association

Community Involvement

  • Volunteer, Pro Bono Ontario
  • Volunteer, Black Business Law Clinic

Bar Admission & Education

  • Ontario, 2022
  • Nigeria, 2012
  • LLM, Osgoode Hall Law School, 2018
  • LLB, Obafemi Awolowo University Nigeria, 2010