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Konata Lake

Konata Lake

Canada 2027

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About

Provided by Torys LLP

Canada

Practice Areas

Konata is the head of Torys’ Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Group and a member of Torys’ M&A and Technology Groups. Konata is a leader in providing legal support to startups and emerging technology companies and venture capital investors who invest in these companies. Konata regularly advises technology companies, founders, investors and other strategic and financial parties in all aspects of investing and divestiture transactions, including shareholders arrangements, majority and minority equity investments, and joint ventures. Konata has played a leading role in the firm’s relationship with burgeoning companies in Canada that are poised to effect significant change in how we do business and regularly advises the firm’s clients on mergers and acquisitions transactions involving technology companies.

Having practiced for over two years in New York, Konata provides comprehensive advice in cross-border transactions, helping clients expand their footprint in Canada, the U.S. and internationally.

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Chambers Canada Guide

Startups & Emerging Companies - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Konata Lake is the head of the emerging companies and venture capital group at Torys. He is noted for his ability to advise both venture capital investors and startup companies on investments, joint ventures and acquisitions, among other issues.

Information Technology - Nationwide - Canada

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Konata Lake is known for his expertise advising startups and emerging companies in the technology space. He ably represents founders and investors in fintech, healthcare and artificial intelligence ventures.

Strengths

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  • Konata is articulate, highly intelligent and is able to navigate complex dynamics.

    Startups & Emerging CompaniesChambers Canada Guide
  • Konata is a strong relationship manager with a sophisticated understanding of the business.

    Startups & Emerging CompaniesChambers Canada Guide
  • Konata is a highly sophisticated and practical lawyer who consistently delivers excellent commercial judgement and strategic advice.

    Startups & Emerging CompaniesChambers Canada Guide
  • Konata Lake is very commercially-minded and has substantive knowledge.

    Startups & Emerging CompaniesChambers Canada Guide
  • Konata has a deep and technical understanding of the law but always works through our issues in a business first approach.

    Startups & Emerging CompaniesChambers Canada Guide
  • Konata's work is fantastic and he's very well-respected.

    Information TechnologyChambers Canada Guide

Ranked Individuals at Torys LLP (184)

Alberta

Atlantic Canada

British Columbia

Nationwide - Canada

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