Misha Apel

Business Law Associate at Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

About

I bring a comprehensive understanding of corporate legal matters to my role as an Associate at Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP. My multidisciplinary practice allows me to support clients in navigating complex mergers, acquisitions, and financings while ensuring strict compliance with federal and provincial regulations, assist with regulatory matters such as packaging and labelling rules and requirements, as well as matters relating to the Competition Act and Investment Canada Act. As Co-Chair of the Cassels Jewish Affinity Group, I am committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within the workplace, aligning with the firm's dedication to creating a collaborative and equitable environment. At Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP, I collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to draft legal documents, conduct due diligence, and streamline corporate law processes. My role emphasizes regulatory compliance and advisory services, leveraging my attention to detail and strong research skills. My expertise in corporate law enables me to contribute to the firm's success in delivering tailored legal solutions to a diverse client base.

Experience

  • Associate at Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

    • Draft legal documents and conduct due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and financings. • Ensure compliance with federal and provincial regulations in corporate law matters. • Co-Chair of the Cassels Jewish Affinity Group, promoting community engagement and diversity.

  • Articling Student at Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
    Aug 2023 - May 2024 · 10 mos

  • Summer Law Student at Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
    May 2022 - Aug 2022 · 4 mos

  • Law and Policy Analyst at City Of Hamilton
    Apr 2021 - Apr 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

    In this role, I researched enforcement and prosecution best practices, updated policies and procedures using academic sources and common law, conducted Title and Corporate searches and various other projects as part of the Licensing and By-law Services Division Team in the Planning and Economic Development Department.

  • Freelance Researcher at Lexidale
    May 2021 - May 2021 · 1 mo

    Hired to create a research report for Lexidale, an international policy consulting group, on employment law in Canada. The project focussed on partial strike mechanisms and compensation models.