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Tony
Gioia

he / him / his Partner
  • tgioia@airdberlis.com
  • 416.865.3403
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Admitted to the Ontario Bar: 1996
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As a tenacious and tactical corporate lawyer, Tony is passionate about helping his clients prosper and thrive. He has earned an enviable reputation as a trusted business partner by providing strategic value-added advice and always meeting tight deadlines.

Tony is Co-Leader of the firm's Venture Finance Group and a senior member of the Capital Markets, Corporate, Financial Services, Mergers & Acquisitions Groups. He practises in the areas of corporate, banking and commercial law with an emphasis on venture capital (venture debt and private equity), mergers and acquisitions, syndicated loans, senior and subordinated/mezzanine financings, secured lending, asset and share sale transactions, shareholder arrangements, securities and cross-border transactions. Tony regularly acts as counsel for several Canadian and U.S. chartered banks, venture capital/private equity funds and other institutional investors and lenders.

Other Languages

French
Italian

Expertise

  • Private Equity
  • Venture Finance
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Financial Services
  • Corporate
  • Capital Markets

Representative Matters

Representative Matter

Putman Investments Acquires Toys “R” Us Canada

August 30, 2021

Representative Matter

Spark Power Corp. Completes Acquisition of Bullfrog Power

On July 1, 2018, Spark Power Corp., a leading independent electrical power services and solutions company, completed the acquisition of Bullfrog Power. Bullfrog Power is Canada’s leading green energy provider, offering renewable energy solutions that enable individuals and businesses to reduce their environmental impact, support the development of green energy projects in Canada and help create a cleaner, healthier world.

July 09, 2018

Representative Matter

A&B Advises Canadian FinTech Company

November 20, 2017

Representative Matter

Fleetwood Metal Industries Completes Sale to U.S.-Based Private Equity Firm

Fleetwood Metal Industries Inc., a successful Tier 1 automotive metal stamping, welding and assembly business with facilities in Ontario and Alabama, recently announced the completion of its sale to Milestone Partners, a U.S.-based private equity firm. 

November 07, 2016

Professional Involvement

Memberships

  • Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA)
  • Canadian Bar Association
  • Ontario Bar Association

Education

  • LLB, Osgoode Hall Law School, 1994
  • (Faculty Scholar with High Distinction) English and History, St. Michael's College, University of Toronto, 1989-1991
  • St. Michael’s College School, 1984-1989
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