Ashley focuses her practice on securities law and capital markets transactions, with significant experience advising on public company matters, stock exchange listings, and regulatory compliance. She brings a practical, business-oriented approach to complex transactions, informed by more than a decade of experience in private practice, in-house, and regulatory roles.
Before joining Cozen O'Connor, Ashley served as a senior listings manager and member of the Executive Listings Committee with a major Canadian stock exchange, where she evaluated listing applications and transaction proposals, including IPOs, reverse takeovers, and public M&A transactions, for compliance with exchange policies and securities laws. In this role, she regularly advised issuers, sponsors, and counsel on transaction structuring, regulatory requirements, and exchange expectations, and developed a reputation for delivering pragmatic, solutions-driven guidance in high-stakes situations.
Previously, Ashley was an associate with a national Canadian business law firm, where she advised issuers and underwriters on public and private securities offerings and counseled clients on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters. She has also practiced in London with leading international firms, advising investment fund managers and corporate clients on fund formation, governance, and cross-border transactions.