Elyse Ardiel is a Partner at KPMG Law, and National Leader of the Corporate and Commercial Law group. She advises Canadian, American and international clients on private mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, cross-border transactions, corporate reorganizations, general corporate matters and commercial law.
Elyse’s corporate and commercial law practice focuses on helping clients navigate acquisitions, divestitures, investments and commercial negotiations. She has particular experience advising U.S. private equity clients on investments in Canadian and cross-border businesses, including transactions that require coordinated legal advice across jurisdictions.
Clients look to Elyse for practical guidance on complicated legal issues and for customized solutions that reflect the commercial context of their matters. Her approach is collaborative and service-oriented, supporting effective teamwork and clear legal advice throughout corporate transactions and commercial mandates.
Prior to joining KPMG Law, Elyse practised with a national Canadian business law firm and previously practised corporate law in New York for more than three years. She earned her law degree from the University of Windsor, Faculty of Law, and holds an undergraduate degree, with great distinction, from McGill University.