Kurt Sarno, M&A Attorney in the United States
Over 22 years of legal practice · focused on M&A and Securities
AssociateatBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Practicing m&a since 2004.
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Kurt Sarno is an associate based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on M&A and Securities. Kurt has over 22 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP.
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- Toronto, ON
- Experience
- over 22 years
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- M&A · Securities
- Handles M&A and Securities matters from Toronto, ON.
- Over 22 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Kurt Sarno: Kurt Sarno is an associate based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on M&A and Securities. Kurt has over 22 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Kurt takes on
Kurt concentrates on m&a and securities. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kurt handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
M&A cases nationwide
Kurt takes m&a matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kurt agrees to represent you.
Securities cases nationwide
Kurt takes securities matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kurt agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Kurt Sarno — m&a lawyer in the U.S.
Kurt Sarno is an associate based in Toronto, ON. The practice focuses on M&A and Securities. Kurt has over 22 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP.
Kurt Sarno is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, securities. Kurt received a B.A. degree from McGill University in 1999, and has been licensed for 22 years. Kurt practices at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP in Toronto, ON.
How Kurt handles m&a matters
Kurt Sarno is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, securities. Kurt received a B.A. degree from McGill University in 1999, and has been licensed for 22 years. Kurt practices at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP in Toronto, ON.
Who Kurt represents
Kurt reviews new inquiries case-by-case for m&a and securities matters in the United States.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Osgoode Hall Law School
LL.B. · 2003
McGill University
B.A. Economics · 1999
Jurisdictions
Kurt's state bar admissions
Ontario
2004 · ACTIVE
Kurt studied at LL.B. in Osgoode Hall Law School and B.A. Economics in McGill University.
Law school and academic background
Kurt completed LL.B. in Osgoode Hall Law School and B.A. Economics in McGill University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kurt runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Kurt Sarno's office in Toronto
Kurt's primary office is at Commerce Court W., 199 Bay Street, Suite 4000, Toronto, ON, M5L 1A9. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Commerce Court W., 199 Bay Street, Suite 4000
Toronto, ON M5L 1A9
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How to hire Kurt Sarno — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new m&a attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kurt usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kurt charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kurt's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Kurt will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a m&a attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many m&a matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Kurt
Kurt discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in m&a practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every m&a matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Kurt confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kurt's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many m&a practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kurt Sarno
How much does it cost to hire Kurt for a m&a case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kurt walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kurt offer a free consultation?
Kurt charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kurt's office. Some m&a attorneys offer free consults — check Kurt's current terms during booking.
How long do m&a cases in this state typically take?
Simple m&a matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kurt gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kurt take my case if I'm outside the area?
Kurt evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Kurt's regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Kurt?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kurt will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kurt accepting new m&a clients right now?
Kurt's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.