As a senior partner of Toronto law firm Aird & Berlis LLP and leader of its AB Strategy practise, with nearly 40 years’ experience as a lawyer, CPA, public company executive and multi-business owner, Randy Williamson advises private enterprises and their owners/investors (families, PE firms and family offices) on key strategic matters. He advises on governance and business structures, equity and debt financings, and acquisitions/divestitures, and helps businesses consider key ownership, financing, joint venture, supply and licensing arrangements.
Prior to returning to Bay Street in 2005, Randy owned and operated three business services companies, supporting critical operating, marketing/communication, and HR functions of businesses large and small. Previously, he was a senior financial executive for a multi-billion dollar publicly listed industrial products company, and a partner in another leading Toronto law firm. Randy was originally trained as a CPA, CA, and holds CPA Canada’s speciality Corporate Finance qualification.
Randy serves as independent Board Chair or director for several family-owned and owner-operated businesses. He is currently Co-Chair of ACG-Toronto’s Family Office committee.
For his contributions to Canada Randy was awarded Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002.
Email : rwilliamson@airdberlis.com