TORONTO, February 3, 2022 /CNW/ – Clariti Strategic Advisors™ (“Clariti”) is pleased to announce that Ms. Chantal Marchese joins us as Managing Director, General Counsel and, subject to regulatory approval, head of our Private Capital practice, which focuses on assisting our issuer clients in sourcing and raising debt, equity and hybrid capital on a private placement basis through our subsidiary, Clariti Capital Markets Inc.
Chantal brings to the firm a wealth of differentiated legal and commercial experience, having spent several years with a global investment bank, a Canadian banking regulator and in private practice.
Prior to joining Clariti, Chantal served as Senior Legal Counsel at RBC Capital Markets, where she led a number of key initiatives for the Fixed Income, FX, Commodities and Derivatives investment banking businesses. worldwide. She has extensive experience in derivatives and cross-border commodity finance transactions and played a pivotal role in negotiating RBC’s first long-term financial power purchase agreement with a renewable energy provider – a first for a Canadian bank and a historic transaction for RBC.
Earlier in her career, Chantal was counsel to the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC), a federal Crown corporation that provides deposit insurance against the loss of eligible deposits of member institutions in the event of of bankruptcy. CDIC is the resolution authority for from Canada national systemically important banks. At SADC, Chantal contributed to the drafting and negotiation of the financial services and procurement chapters of major international trade agreements, worked on the development of new banking resolution tools and assessed the systemic risks associated with the financial sector. Prior to her time at SADC, Chantal worked in private practice where she primarily supported technology clients and start-ups.
Chantal is a member of the Bar of Ontario (LSO) and Women in Capital Markets, and regularly volunteers for the LSO’s Lawyers Feed the Hungry breakfast service. Chantal holds a JD and an LL.L from University of Ottawaand a BA (Honours) from York University.
Brendan Paddick, Chairman of the Board of Clariti, said: “We are delighted to welcome Chantal to the Clariti team. Chantal brings to Clariti a very interesting set of skills and relevant experiences, acquired in respected world-class organizations. We look forward to a long partnership with Chantal.”
Rahul Suri, Founder and Managing Partner of Clariti, added: “I have followed Chantal’s career over the past few years with interest and admiration, and I am very happy to welcome her to the team. With Chantal’s acumen for the commercial aspects of every situation and her knowledge of financial instruments, we look forward to growing our private equity business under Chantal’s leadership. »
“I am beyond thrilled to join Clariti. The firm’s commitment to its clients, creativity and innovation, coupled with its strong culture of inclusivity and collaboration, make it an exciting environment for me,” said Chantal. “I look forward to rolling up my sleeves and collaborating with so many talented and creative people, to support the continued growth and success of the company. A big thank you to the Clariti team for welcoming me into the fold. “
Clariti Strategic Advisors™ is a strategic advisory and investment banking firm that delivers unparalleled clarity, creativity, integrity and value to our clients.
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