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.
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Latest Insights
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Osler Update March 7, 2025
PDAC 2025: amid so much uncertainty, where do we go from here?
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Osler Update March 6, 2025
Preparing for amendments to derivatives trade reporting rules
On July 25, 2025, amendments to trade reporting rules for derivatives transactions will come into force.
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Blog February 26, 2025
Recent developments in the U.S. SEC’s proceedings against major crypto players signals pro-industry policy shift
The U.S. SEC has moved quickly to shift its stance towards the crypto industry under President Trump’s administration.
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Blog December 18, 2024
Navigating AI systems in capital markets: recent guidance from the CSA
The CSA issued a Staff Notice earlier this month providing guidance on the application of securities legislation to AI systems in 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)
In the Media
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Media Mentions February 14, 2025
Trump trade threat sparks call to finally harmonize capital markets regulation — the Financial Post
Serious trade threats coming from the U.S. make a strong case for revisiting a pan-Canadian model for improving this country’s capital markets...
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Osler News February 13, 2025
Osler recognized as a leading firm in Chambers Global 2025 Guide
Osler has been recognized as a leading firm in the Chambers Global 2025 Guide.
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Osler News January 17, 2025
Osler ranked #1 legal counsel to Canadian capital markets issuers by value for 2024
Osler is proud to once again be ranked, for the sixth consecutive year, as the #1 legal advisor to capital markets issuers for combined equity and...
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Osler News December 11, 2024
IFLR 1000 2024 Canada guide recognizes Osler’s market-leading expertise as a Tier 1 firm
Osler earns four Tier 1 rankings in the IFLR 1000 2024 guide.
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