About

Peter Kalins is a highly respected in-house lawyer in Canada, who has earned a reputation for his strong work ethic and integrity. After a four-year spell at Canadian law firm Torys, Kalins has enjoyed a successful and highly diverse in-house career across a variety of sectors. His past roles have included legal counsel positions at the telecommunications company Nortel and automotive supplier Magna International, as well as a five-year tenure as general counsel at the silicon metal producer Timminco. Kalins currently leads the global legal function for all corporate entities within the Apotex Group, a privately-held global pharmaceutical company based in Toronto with over 10,000 employees and $2bn in revenues. Supervising a team of 10, including five lawyers, Kalins is well integrated in the senior structure of the company, providing strategic legal advice to executive management, and participating in discussions with the executive team regarding Apotex’s overall governance and legal controls. He has contributed immensely to Apotex with his efforts to implement projects aiming to enhance compliance and mitigate risks, including contract management and commercial compliance projects.