Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2027 
Kobi Bessin is a partner in the Corporate/Commercial Group at Torkin Manes LLP and a member of the firm’s Management Committee. Based in Toronto, Ontario, he maintains a Corporate Law practice focused on corporate and commercial matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, private equity transactions and cross-border deals.
Kobi advises a broad range of clients across multiple industries, including entrepreneurs, owner-managers, developers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers and companies operating in the healthcare and consumer services sectors. He also regularly acts for private equity firms, merchant banks and venture capital firms in connection with acquisitions, financings and strategic transactions.
His practice includes advising clients on mergers, acquisitions and dispositions of businesses, debt and equity financings, venture capital investments, private equity-sponsored transactions, corporate governance matters, reorganizations and other corporate and commercial transactions. Kobi works closely with clients at every stage of a transaction, providing practical and business-focused guidance tailored to their objectives.
Clients value Kobi’s thoughtful approach, responsiveness and ability to navigate complex negotiations and transactions with clarity and efficiency. He is known for taking the time to understand each client’s business, industry and long-term goals, allowing him to provide strategic legal counsel that supports informed decision-making.
Kobi has been recognized by The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in the Corporate Mid-Market area and was named one of Lexpert’s Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40 in 2020.
