Rob Valentini

Rob is an associate in Osler’s Corporate Group. His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and securities, emerging companies, and private equity transactions.

Rob is a graduate of the J.D. program from Western University Faculty of Law, where he worked as the Program Coordinator for Pro Bono Students Canada’s Western University Chapter. Rob joined the firm as a summer student in 2019 and completed his articles with the firm in 2021.


Representative Work

  • Newsfile

    Newsfile in its sale to TMX Group

  • Trilogy

    Trilogy in its take-private of Indigo Books & Music

  • American Academy Holdings LLC

    American Academy Holdings LLC in its acquisition of Semantic Health

  • Recursion

    Recursion in its acquisition of Cyclica for US$40 million

  • Recursion

    Recursion in its acquisition of Valence Discovery for US$47.5 million

  • NorthOne

    NorthOne in its $92 million Series B financing

  • Nudge Corporation

    Nudge in its acquisition by Axonify

  • Flashfood

    Flashfood in its US$12.3 million Series A financing

  • Roadmunk

    Roadmunk in its acquisition by Tempo Software

  • smartTrade

    smartTrade in its acquisition of TickTrade

  • Wealthsimple

    Wealthsimple in its $750 million financing


Awards and Recognition

  • German Exchange Traveling Fellowship (2019)
  • Dean of Law Entrance Scholarship (2017)
  • CSAHS Alumni Association CJPP Scholarship (2016)

Community Involvement

  • Program Coordinator, Pro Bono Students Canada (Western Chapter)

Credentials

Education

  • Western University, J.D.
  • University of Guelph, B.A. (Hons)

Languages

  • English

Professional Affiliations

  • Canadian Bar Association
  • Ontario Bar Association