Atty. Claire Gowdy

Atty. Claire Gowdy

Claire Gowdy is a Business Law partner in the Firm’s Toronto office with a practice focused on private mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, complex commercial transactions and general corporate matters. Claire advises domestic and foreign private equity investors and companies on their transactions in a broad range of industries including mining and natural resources, technology, industrials and healthcare.

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Profile Summary

About Claire Gowdy at a glance

Claire Gowdy is a business, m&a, and securities attorney based in Mississauga, Ontario, practicing at Fasken. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Securities Law (2026). Serands clients in Mississauga, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Claire Gowdy is a Business Law partner in the Firm’s Toronto office with a practice focused on private mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, complex commercial transactions and general corporate matters
  • Claire advises domestic and foreign private equity investors and companies on their transactions in a broad range of industries including mining and natural resources, technology, industrials and healthcare
  • With a strong track record of assisting clients with investment opportunities and commercial ventures, and an instinct for negotiating the best outcomes, Claire deploys a practical, perceptive and business-driven approach to clients’ transactions

Practice Areas Explained

Claire Gowdy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Claire Gowdy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Claire Gowdy is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ontario →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Claire Gowdy is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Ontario →

Securities Law

Claire Gowdy is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Ontario →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ontario

Practicing law in Ontario. Legal matters in Ontario are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Mississauga are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ontario state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ontario brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ontario courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Claire Gowdy

Where is Claire Gowdy's law office located?
Claire Gowdy's law practice is located in Mississauga, Ontario. The firm is Fasken. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Claire Gowdy handle?
Claire Gowdy focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ontario.
How can I contact Claire Gowdy for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Claire Gowdy received?
Claire Gowdy's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Securities Law.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities Law
- 2026

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