David Rosati

“Law is an art in that we all have our own style and there’s not necessarily one right way to serve clients and practice law. Though there are definitely wrong ways.”
– David Rosati
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David Rosati

Partner
David Rosati brings his business background and systematic thinking to every file he works on. He’s learned from some of the best how to keep the focus on the client’s goals. “We provide good advice and focus on getting good results,” he says, “but the client calls the shots.”

Education: University of Western Ontario, Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies (BMOS), 2007; University of Western Ontario, LL.B., 2010

Called to the Bar: 2011

Memberships: Law Society of Ontario, Ontario Bar Association, Hamilton Law Association

Community Involvement: Burlington Humane Society Board of Directors (since 2015), Canadian Masters Weightlifting Federation Haltérofile Canadienne Board of Directors (since 2019)

Areas of Practice

Keeping you involved, every step of the way.

David Rosati’s first love was business—which is a distinct advantage for his clients.

As part of the corporate and commercial team at Scarfone Hawkins, he’s learned that the best results come when clients are informed and involved. “Some lawyers take the approach, ‘Leave it with me, I’ll take care of it’,” he says. “We educate our clients. We give them the facts and advice they need to make the decisions themselves. After all, they’re the experts in their business and know exactly what they want to achieve.”

David’s work ranges from commercial real estate acquisitions and financing, to mergers and acquisitions, startups, insolvency and corporate restructuring, development projects, employment law, residential real estate, and wills, estates and trusts. Regardless of the file, he has an open, easy-going manner and an organized, logical, principled approach. “I like helping clients achieve their goals,” he says. “It’s almost like I’m a part of their business.”

David acted as associate counsel in the acquisition of an automotive sales and leasing company with operations across Canada.

He was associate counsel on the merger of several Southern Ontario automobile dealers with locations in Hamilton, Barrie, Brantford, Guelph and London.

He acted in the corporate reorganization and amalgamation of a leading international manufacturing business.

He acted for a large developer and investor in defending a multi-million dollar construction case.


David assisted in the sale of Edson Packaging Machinery (2007) Limited to U.S.-based Pro Mach Inc.