Barry’s practice is focused in the areas of corporate finance and securities law.
Barry is a partner at TDS whose practice is focused in the areas of corporate finance and securities law. He advises Canadian and foreign corporations, investors and underwriters on private and public company matters and on all aspects of Canadian securities regulation. Barry also practices extensively in the mergers and acquisitions area and has been involved as counsel on a number of significant transactions in the domestic and international markets. In addition, Barry maintains a general corporate and commercial practice and advises on all types of transactions in those areas.
Dalhousie University, LL.B., 1985
Concordia University, B.A., 1981
Ontario, 1987 Manitoba, 1992
Barry has been selected by his peers to be included in the 2008-2024 Editions of Best Lawyers in Canada for his work in Securities Law.
Barry has been repeatedly recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as a leading lawyer in Corporate Finance & Securities.
Barry was recognized as Best Lawyers™ Securities Law “Lawyer of the Year” in 2015 and 2020.
President, St. Charles Country Club, 2019
Member and Honorary Secretary, Board of Governors, St. Charles Country Club
Member, Executive Committee, St. Charles Country Club
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