Osler is consistently recognized as one of Canada’s leading capital markets firms and has earned a Band 1 ranking in Chambers Canada, one of the world’s leading legal publications. Our clients include major Canadian corporations, well-known multinationals, entrepreneurial and growth-oriented businesses and Canadian and global investment banks engaged in capital markets activities in Canada, the United States and internationally.
We advise on private placements, public offerings and alternative listing methods such as reverse takeovers and CPC transactions. We have extensive experience with financing methods such as initial public offerings, conventional bought deals, overnight marketed offerings, multijurisdictional disclosure (MJDS) offerings, discrete shelf prospectus offerings of equity and debt and medium-term note (MTN) programs.
Our debt practice covers a broad spectrum of products that includes investment-grade debt, commercial paper, high-yield debt, “Maple” bonds, securitized and asset-backed debt, covered bond programs, convertible debt and hybrid and novel products. We are also known for our expertise in regulatory matters relating to corporate finance transactions, including advising on trading, registration, settlement and compliance matters.
Key Contacts
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Partner, Corporate, Toronto
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Partner, Corporate, Toronto
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Partner, Corporate, Toronto, Montréal
Latest Insights
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Osler Update Nov 21, 2024
Will access finally equal delivery? Progress in access model for certain Canadian continuous disclosure documents
An alternative model for the delivery of certain continuous disclosure documents by non-investment fund reporting issuers is back on the table.
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Osler Update Nov 18, 2024
Water cannot be turned into wine: Cormark and the legality of triangular hedging transactions
The Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal has provided important guidance on hedging transactions in connection with private placements.
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Osler Update Nov 14, 2024
CSA disclosure review highlights AI-washing and greenwashing among other continuous disclosure concerns
Areas that require disclosure improvements by Canadian reporting issuers include promotional claims about artificial intelligence and sustainability.
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Blog Oct 28, 2024
Canadian Securities Administrators’ 2023–2024 annual Year in Review
The annual report highlights efforts undertaken in response to emerging issues and changing conditions in the country’s capital markets.
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SubscribeAwards and Recognition
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Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business: Recognized in Capital Markets (Band 1)
- "One of the best firms to use for anything with a high degree of complexity and for matters that span multiple practice areas."
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Chambers Global: The World's Leading Lawyers for Business: Recognized in Capital Markets (Band 1)
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The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory: Recognized in Corporate Finance & Securities (Toronto, Ontario; Ottawa, Ontario; Montreal, Quebec; Calgary, Alberta) and Corporate Commercial Law (Toronto, Ontario; Ottawa, Ontario; Montreal, Quebec; and Calgary, Alberta)
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Best Lawyers in Canada: Recognized as "Law Firm of the Year" in the area of Securities Law (Canada), 2021
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IFLR Americas Awards: Named “Capital Markets firm of the Year”, 2021
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IFLR 1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms: Recognized in Capital Markets: Debt; Capital Markets: Equity (Tier 1)
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Legal 500: Recognized in Capital Markets (Tier 1)
LEAGUE TABLE RANKINGS
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Financial Post: Osler ranked #1 firm as legal counsel to both the issuers and underwriters for combined equity and debt offerings by value FY 2023
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Financial Post: Osler ranked #1 firm as legal counsel to the issuers for combined equity and debt offerings by value FY 2022
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Financial Post: Osler ranked #1 firm as legal counsel to the issuers for combined equity and debt offerings by value FY 2021
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Financial Post: Osler ranked #1 firm as legal counsel to the issuers for combined equity and debt offerings by value FY 2020
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Financial Post: Osler ranked #1 firm as legal counsel to both the issuers and underwriters for combined equity and debt offerings by value FY 2019
In the Media
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Osler News Oct 18, 2024
Osler once again takes top spot as advisor to issuers and underwriters in the third quarter of 2024
Osler is proud to be ranked a top legal advisor to issuers and underwriters according to the Financial Post’s capital markets league table results...
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Osler News Sep 26, 2024
Osler receives top rankings in 2025 edition of Chambers Canada
Osler is proud to have once again been ranked as a leading law firm in the 2025 edition of Chambers Canada. The firm earned 20 Band 1 rankings (up...
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Osler News Sep 9, 2024
Osler receives a 2024 Turnaround/Transaction of the Year Award from the Turnaround Management Association
Osler is pleased to announce that the Xebec Adsorption Group restructuring has been selected for a 2024 Small Company Turnaround/Transaction of the...
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Media Mentions Jul 11, 2024
A conversation with Stephen Poloz on Canada’s economy, inflation, interest rates and productivity – ARC Energy Ideas podcast
In discussion during an ARC Energy Ideas podcast, Osler Special Advisor Stephen Poloz says Canada has a good opportunity to develop a critical...
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