Atty. Stephen B. Kerr

Atty. Stephen B. Kerr

Stephen Kerr’s corporate practice is focused on mergers and acquisitions in regulated industries such as the financial services, the healthcare and the life sciences industries. Large companies turn to Stephen for clarity on policy and regulatory issues related to banking, insurance, reinsurance, life sciences and mergers and acquisitions generally.

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Profile Summary

About Stephen B. Kerr at a glance

Stephen B. Kerr is a business, m&a, and securities attorney, practicing at Fasken. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Securities Law (2026).

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Stephen Kerr’s corporate practice is focused on mergers and acquisitions in regulated industries such as the financial services, the healthcare and the life sciences industries
  • Large companies turn to Stephen for clarity on policy and regulatory issues related to banking, insurance, reinsurance, life sciences and mergers and acquisitions generally
  • A significant portion of Stephen’s practice involves providing counsel to large and mid-sized businesses on acquisitions and divestment strategies, corporate governance, complex corporate reorganizations and material commercial agreements
  • Advising on the incorporation and registration of regulated financial institutions, Stephen also works on various portfolio transfers among regulated financial institutions
  • Another significant aspect of Stephen's practice relates to advising high net worth families on the corporate and commercial aspects related to complex reorganizations and succession planning

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen B. Kerr's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen B. Kerr 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.

Stephen B. Kerr is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Stephen B. Kerr is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys →

Securities Law

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Frequently Asked

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What practice areas does Stephen B. Kerr handle?
Stephen B. Kerr focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
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What awards or recognition has Stephen B. Kerr received?
Stephen B. Kerr's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Securities Law.

Awards

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

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