Toronto (Canada) – Fasken is pleased to welcome Arlene Mack as a partner in the Firm's Toronto office as part of the Banking and Finance group.
Arlene has extensive experience in corporate and securities law, with a strong focus on securitization and structured finance. She advises financial institutions, issuers and investment banks on complex transactions, alongside broader corporate finance, regulatory and capital markets matters.
Her legal acumen has been recognized by leading legal directories including rankings in Chambers Canada and Chambers Global in Capital Markets: Securitization. She was also named a Next Generation Partner in Capital Markets by The Legal 500.
Drawing on her background as an IT professional, Arlene is known for leveraging technology to optimize her practice and drive efficiency, aligning with the Firm's focus on innovation and the responsible adoption of AI.
"Arlene's expertise in securitization and structured finance, combined with her comfort with technology and innovation, will be an asset to our clients and our Firm," said Karen Sargeant, Managing Partner, Ontario. "As a highly respected debt capital markets lawyer whose securitization experience complements our growing team, Arlene's arrival reinforces securitization as a key area of focus and further strengthens our ability to advise on high‑profile securitization transactions," added Elana Hahn, Fasken partner.
The Firm's< a href="https://www.fasken.com/en/services/practices/banking-finance"> Banking and Finance group has a robust domestic and international banking practice, with offices across Canada that operate both independently and collaboratively. While the group is active across all industries and sectors, they are particularly dominant in mining and private equity. They distinguish themselves from peers with one of the deepest benches of banking lending talent at both the partner and associate levels.