Athena Kong joined Metcalfe, Blainey & Burns LLP in September 2022 as an articling student and was admitted to the Bar of Ontario in 2023. Starting her career at MBB Law as an articling student, Athena gains valuable experience under the guidance of the firm’s partners. 

Athena specializes in a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, with an interest in developing her expertise in commercial real estate.

Athena graduated with a Bachelor of Laws degree from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, where she also completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws program. She further pursued her legal education at the University of Toronto, earning a Master of Laws degree with high distinctions.

Prior to joining MBB Law, she honed her legal skills at a prestigious Hong Kong law firm known for its expertise in initial public offerings (IPOs). She also achieved admission as a Solicitor of the High Court of Hong Kong.

With fluency in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, Athena brings her diverse language skills to effectively communicate and serve a wide range of clients. Athena’s international background and professional experiences enrich her comprehension of legal complexities, empowering her to provide insightful solutions in the realm of corporate and commercial law.

Expertise

• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Limited Partnerships
• Commercial Contracts
• Commercial Real Estate
• Commercial Leases
• Franchises

Recent Deals, Cases & Mandates

• a financial institution in the corporate restructuring in contemplation of an M&A deal, with a purchase price of over $35,000,000.00.
• a Chinese grocery wholesaler and supermarket group in its acquisition of a commercial property in Toronto, with a purchase price of $25,000,000.00.
• an Ontario-based real estate developer in the acquisition and development of a residential housing project in Markham, Ontario, with a purchase price of $15,250,000.00.
• a commercial real estate investor in its acquisition of a 350-acres commercial property located in Ontario.
• a prominent Ontario real estate development and management company through a corporate restructuring process.
• a landlord reviewing the commercial lease for a multi-tenant property in Markham, Ontario.
• a renowned Japanese ramen franchisor establishing new franchised locations in Ontario.
• a well-known Chinese cuisine franchisor expanding their presence by establishing new franchised branches in Ontario.

Education/Professional Qualification

Certificate of Qualification, National Committee on Accreditation by Federation of Law Societies of Canada

Solicitor of the High Court of Hong Kong (Non-practicing)

GPLLM, The University of Toronto

P.C.LL., The Chinese University of Hong Kong

LL.B., The Chinese University of Hong Kong