Robert Johnstone

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT ROBERT JOHNSTONE

Robert is a corporate / commercial lawyer at MLT Aikins LLP. He maintains a broad corporate / commercial practice, with a focus on commercial lending transactions and commercial real estate. He has experience working with a range of lenders and business clients and has experience with transactions covering a wide range of industries, including agriculture, construction and energy. His commercial real estate experience includes assisting with purchase and sale, leasing, project finance, and development and construction matters involving industrial, retail and hotel properties.In his corporate and commercial practice, Robert has been involved in various share purchases, asset purchases, incorporations and amalgamations. He has also assisted clients with various corporate governance matters and advising on commercial agreements.While completing his law degree, Robert won the Canadian Bar Association’s Essay Award for his piece on Philanthropic and Charity Law. He developed various skills as a student-at-law at the L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic, was a legal research assistant of the associate dean of Robson Hall, Faculty of Law, and served as an editor of the Banking and Finance Law Review for 3 years. Robert volunteered with Pro Bono Students Canada on projects involving Indigenous communities in Manitoba and with the Manitoba Law Students Association. He is a member of the St. Paul’s High School graduating class of 2017.