John joined Slate in 2020. He is involved in the overall business strategy, transaction execution and structuring from legal and business perspectives for all of Slate’s investments. Additionally, he provides general legal and business advice on transactions and operations.

Prior to Slate, John practiced law as part of the corporate group at McCarthy Tétrault LLP. His practice focused on mergers and acquisitions, fund formation, securities and corporate finance, and general commercial law matters.

He earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Guelph and law degrees (JD) from the University of Windsor and the University of Detroit Mercy.