Education

  • Ontario Bar, 2015
  • J.D., Osgoode Hall Law School, 2014
  • B.A. (Hons), University of Toronto, 2011

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Luigi Valente’s practice is mainly transactional in nature, with a focus on corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, securities law and day-to-day commercial matters. He routinely advises clients with the acquisition and divestiture of shares and assets, including cross-border transactions, and acts as counsel for both issuers and investors on private placements of equity and debt securities. Luigi also negotiates and drafts shareholder, partnership and joint venture agreements, and has experience advising start-up and emerging clients on financings, structuring and other corporate matters. Luigi focuses on delivering practical and responsive legal advice in an efficient and cost-effective manner.Luigi Valente is actively involved in the legal profession, as a proud member of both the Law Society of Ontario and the Canadian Italian Advocates Organization. Luigi was Recognized as one of The Best Lawyers in Canada for Corporate Law in 2024 and 2025.