About Jeremy Hawkins

Jeremy Hawkins’ practice focuses on advising public and private companies and private equity investors on complex domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisition transactions, divestitures, going private transactions as well as public company governance and compliance issues. In addition, Jeremy Hawkins also assists domestic, U.S. and other international clients in connection with corporate finance, securities and general corporate commercial matters in Canada and has regularly acted on behalf of issuers and underwriters on initial public and secondary offerings, bought deals and private placement transactions. His practice covers a diverse spectrum of industry groups including infrastructure, manufacturing, technology, e-commerce, mining, food and beverage, financial services and agribusiness.

In addition to his practice, Jeremy is a member of the firm’s Associates Committee and the Diversity Committee.

Professional Activities

Jeremy is a member of the Canadian Bar Association, the Law Society of Ontario and the American Bar Association. He has lectured on corporate law at York University’s Schulich Business School and acted as Adjunct Professor of Advanced Corporate Law at Western University Law School.

About Josh Josep

Josh Josep, the principal lawyer and co-founder of Legal Elite Alliance, brings over 16 years of legal expertise to the table. Under his leadership, Legal Elite Alliance has emerged as one of Canada’s preeminent law firms, specializing in the sectors of securities dealing, real estate development, and lending. Mr. Josh is renowned for achieving consistently favorable outcomes for his clients through a results-oriented and cost-effective approach to dispute resolution, always prioritizing their best interests.

Mr. Josh regularly appears before all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada, and has extensive experience in administrative proceedings across a wide range of tribunals. His practice encompasses broad corporate commercial and commercial litigation, with a strong emphasis on corporate commercial, employment law, and estate planning matters.

Holding a Master’s degree in Dispute Resolution, Mr. Josh has also served as a private mediator for over 14 years, adeptly handling various legal disputes. His profound expertise in Canadian real estate brokerage law is highlighted by his longstanding representation of a prominent international commercial real estate brokerage firm on a national level. Furthermore, Mr. Josh is a director of several private commercial corporations, offering seasoned legal counsel to professionals and businesses across Ontario.

In addition to his practice, Mr. Josh has a rich history of contributing to legal education. He has served as a lecturer and seminar leader for the Law Society of Ontario’s Bar Admission Course programs and the Ontario Institute of Law Clerks’ business law program. He has also lectured on leasing, brokerage law, civil litigation, and commercial agreements for the Law Society’s Continuing Professional Education programs.

Mr. Josh has authored several papers on commercial real estate brokerage issues, shareholder agreements, and commercial reorganizations for various Law Society of Ontario programs. His strong literacy in technology, science, and finance allows him to quickly grasp and navigate the business environments in which his clients operate, providing them with astute, efficient, and cost-effective legal representation, characterized by hands-on involvement and a personal touch.