Shahir Guindi, Ad. E.

Social-impact investing: a viable asset class with an eye to the future

An array of new investment products is demonstrating there is a growing appetite by investors of all kinds – pension funds, governments and retail...

What public-style private deals mean for buyers and sellers

It’s important for PE firms and other buyers to understand the implications of public-style private deals and for sellers to understand the...

How PE buyers can stand out in an auction process

With strong fundraising activity and seemingly unprecedented levels of dry powder, there is an abundance of private equity capital to be invested.

Co-investment: Why Canadian GPs should take note of SEC’s guidance

Co-investment was a hot topic at last month’s PartnerConnect East 2018 conference in Boston. Whether general partner or limited partner,...

VC and PE firm codes of conduct

Recent events at certain venture capital (VC) firms in Silicon Valley have brought into focus the importance of VC and private equity firms adopting...

Venture capital investment in Canada: market and regulatory overview

In Venture capital investment in Canada: market and regulatory overview, Osler’s lawyers explore the varied aspects of venture capital investment...