Konata Lake
Partner, Torys LLP
Konata shares his firm’s interest in matters at the intersection of business and public policy. His work includes advising the Province of Ontario on the privatization of Hydro One and merger of Hydro One Brampton Networks to create the 2nd-largest electricity distributor. He negotiated the Province's sale of Hydro One shares to 133 First Nations. These transactions involved many stakeholders
He also has strong international deal skills. While seconded to OMERS Infrastructure, Konata worked on the acquisition of BridgeTex Pipeline Company, a Texan transporter of crude oil.
Konata is on the Board of Governors of York University and Finance & Investment Committees, and Board of Osgoode Hall Alumni Association and Steering Committee for the JD/MBA Alumni Association.
He has mentored many associates and was awarded the 2015 Torys Mentor Award. He co-leads Torys’ Black Lawyers Affinity Group.