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Nicole Bennewies

Associate

Email

nicole.bennewies@aoshearman.com

Phone

+1 416 360 2282

+1 212 848 2282

Offices

Toronto

V-CARD
Nicole represents investment banks and corporate issuers in a broad range of public and private capital markets matters, with a particular focus on cross-border transactions. 
Nicole has experience in both registered and unregistered securities offerings, including high yield and investment grade debt transactions. Nicole works with clients in a range of industries, including technology, financial services, mining, metals, energy and sovereign issuers.

Experience

Representative matters

  • The initial purchasers on SS&C Technologies, Inc.’s high yield debt offering.
  • The dealer managers on Teck Resources Limited’s abbreviated tender offer.
  • Capstone Copper Corp. on their bought deal offering of common shares.
  • The agents in connection with offerings under a financial investor's $20 billion U.S. senior notes program.
  • The agents in connection with offerings under Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan global debt program.
  • Fairfax Financial in connection with U.S. securities law matters.
  • SNDL Inc. in connection with U.S. securities law matters.
  • The Province of Ontario and the Province of British Columbia in connection with their registered debt offerings.
  • The underwriters in connection with Magna International’s registered senior notes offering.

Pro bono

  • Participating in the Immigration Hotline Project providing information to individuals calling with a variety ofimmigration-related questions.
  • Completing document reviews for Amicus for individuals on death row. 

Qualifications

Admissions

Attorney-at-law, State of New York, US, 2020

Lawyer, Province of Ontario, Canada, 2023 

Foreign Legal Consultant, Province of Ontario, Canada, 2024 

Academic

J.D., Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, 2019

M.N., Public Policy, Toronto Metropolitan University, 2016

BScN, Western University, 2013

Disclaimer
A&O Shearman was formed on May 1, 2024 by the combination of Shearman & Sterling LLP and Allen & Overy LLP and their respective affiliates (the legacy firms). Any matters referred to above may include matters undertaken by one or more of the legacy firms rather than A&O Shearman.