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Capital Markets

The underwriters in a $1.44 billion offering by First Quantum Minerals Ltd.

On June 4, 2015, First Quantum Minerals Ltd. completed its sale of 76,923,000 common shares of First Quantum at a price of $16.25 per common share to raise gross proceeds of $1.25 billion. The underwriters exercised their over-allotment option in full, bringing the aggregate gross proceeds to First...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: June 4, 2015 Value: $1.44 billion

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Mergers and Acquisitions

Robert Mandel and Ingersoll Tillage Group, on ONCAP’s significant investment in ITG

On June 2, 2015, Ingersoll Tillage Group and its majority owned subsidiary, Corporacion Patricio Echeverria, announced the sale of a substantial portion of its shares to ONCAP. This investment is being made in partnership with Robert Mandel, ITG shareholder and successful Canadian entrepreneur,...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: June 2, 2015 Value: -

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Project Finance

The senior lenders in the financing of the City of Calgary Composting Facility P3 Project

Osler acted as counsel to the senior lenders, The Toronto Dominion Bank, Alberta Treasury Branches and Business Development Canada, to a special purpose entity formed by Bird Construction Inc. and Maple Reinders Ltd. in connection with the financing of the City of Calgary Composting...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: June 1, 2015 Value: $143 million

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Mergers and Acquisitions

SmartCentres REIT in its $1.16 billion acquisition of the SmartCentres platform

On May 28, 2015, Smart Real Estate Investment Trust (now known as SmartCentres REIT, formerly Calloway Real Estate Investment Trust) and its affiliates completed the acquisition of the SmartCentres platform from Mitchell Goldhar and SmartCentres as part of a $1.16 billion transaction. The...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 28, 2015 Value: $1.16 billion

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Commercial Real Estate

KingSett Capital and OPB on the implications of their participation in a KingSett Capital-led consortium, which included RioCan REIT, to purchase Primaris Retail REIT and its leading portfolio of 26 major retail shopping centres and other properties.

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: -- Value: --

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Financial Services

Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc. in its US$475 million First Lien Credit Agreement and US$150 million Second Lien Credit Agreement

On May 14, 2015, WASH Multifamily Acquisition Inc. completed the acquisition of Web Service Holdings Inc. The purchase price was financed under a US$475 million First Lien Credit Agreement and US$150 million Second Lien Credit Agreement (together, the “Credit Facilities”) among WASH...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: May 14, 2015 Value: US $625 million

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Insolvency and Restructuring

Counsel to Dumas Holdings Inc. in connection with the receivership proceedings of the Tercon Group

Counsel to Dumas Holdings Inc. in connection with the receivership proceedings of the Tercon Group commenced by Dumas in the Supreme Court of British Columbia under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the British Columbia Law and Equity Act. The Tercon Group, subsidiaries of Dumas, are a...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: -- Value: $42 million

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Corporate and Commercial Disputes

General Motors of Canada in the defence of a $40 million claim by five former Saturn dealers.

Osler represents General Motors of Canada in its defence of claims by five former dealers of the Saturn vehicle brand, which was discontinued in 2009 as part of the restructuring of General Motors. The case raises important legal issues regarding a franchisor’s obligations under...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: -- Value: $40 million

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Class Action Defence

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. in a class action by pharmacist operators of Shoppers Drug Mart stores.

Osler is defending Shoppers Drug Mart, Canada’s largest retail pharmacy chain, in a certified franchise class action claiming $500 million on behalf of nearly 1500 current and former pharmacy operators in all Canadian provinces except Quebec. Through a preliminary motion and vigorous...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: -- Value: $500 million

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Corporate and Commercial Disputes

Toronto Transit Commission in an action brought by a construction contractor in respect of a major subway station and transit line project

Toronto’s local public transportation agency, Toronto Transit Commission (“TTC”), oversees the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension Project (the “Project”), which is an 8.6 kilometre extension of the existing TTC subway system, including new subway stations...

Lead Office: Toronto Date Closed: -- Value: $205 million

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