Zeyad received his J.D. with distinction from the University of Saskatchewan, where he was awarded the Law Reform Commission of Saskatchewan Paper Prize for now published research on secured transactions and legal finance.
He received his B.A. in Economics with distinction from Campion College where he received the Dr. Alex Kelly Undergraduate Economics Essay Prize for research on capital markets.
Areas of Expertise
Representative Work
- Chevron Canada Limited
Chevron Canada Limited on the sale of its interest in the Athabasca Oil Sands Project and the Kaybob Duvernay Shale Gas Project to Canadian Natural Resources Limited for US$6.5 billion
- A syndicate of underwriters
SECURE Energy Services Inc. in its $300-million high-yield note offering
- Canada Growth Fund
The Canada Growth Fund in its connection with its carbon credit offtake agreement and $200 million strategic investment in Entropy Inc.
- A syndicate of underwriters in SECURE Energy Services Inc.’s $300 million High Yield Note Offering
- A syndicate of underwriters in Mattr Corp.’s $175 million High Yield Note Offering
Chevron Canada Limited on the sale of its interest in the Athabasca Oil Sands Project and the Kaybob Duvernay Shale Gas Project to Canadian Natural Resources Limited for US$6.5 billion
SECURE Energy Services Inc. in its $300-million high-yield note offering
The Canada Growth Fund in its connection with its carbon credit offtake agreement and $200 million strategic investment in Entropy Inc.
- A syndicate of underwriters in Mattr Corp.’s $175 million High Yield Note Offering
Latest Insights
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Osler Update May 3, 2024
BC Hydro’s request for proposals reinforces foundation for Indigenous participation in clean energy future
We address the actions taken by power authorities across Canada to encourage Indigenous participation in new energy-generating projects.
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Osler Update Jun 16, 2022
A bid to attract business: amendments to Alberta’s Business Corporations Act
Aiming to attract and retain business and investment in the province, Alberta modernizes its Business Corporations Act with significant amendments.
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Community Involvement
- Communications Committee Member, Islamic Association of Saskatchewan (2021 – Present)
- Alumnus Advisor, University of Regina Investing Portfolio Management (2020 – 2021)
- President, University of Regina Rowing Club (2018 – 2019)
- Campaign Volunteer, Saskatchewan Party (2018 – 2019)
- Executive Committee Member (Site Lead), Canadian Cancer Society’s CIBC Run for the Cure (2018)
Speaking and Writing
Published Work
Author, “Litigation Financing: The Case for Taking a Security Interest in Commercial Tort Claims Under the CCPPSL Model” (2023), volume 68 No. 1 Canadian Business Law Journal at 60.
Credentials
Education
- University of Saskatchewan, J.D. (with Distinction)
- Campion College at the University of Regina, B.A. (with Distinction)
Languages
- English
