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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Co-Chair
Partner, Corporate, Toronto
Co-Chair
Partner, Corporate, Toronto
New York Managing Partner, New York
Partner, Corporate, Toronto, Montréal
Latest Insights
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Report December 4, 2025
Canadian and U.S. regulatory developments are reshaping market oversight
Navigating North American and global trends and policy directions.
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Osler Update December 1, 2025
From pit wall to policy: what Lundin means for public company disclosure
The SCC’s recent decision provides guidance on the distinction between material facts and material changes under Ontario securities law.
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Blog November 13, 2025
Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal sanctions TeknoScan Systems Inc. and three of its executives for misleading disclosure
A recent Capital Markets Tribunal decision imposed significant consequences after finding fraud based on disclosure omissions.
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Osler Update October 14, 2025
Simplifying the execution of notarized obligations: a new mechanism under Québec law
A recently introduced draft regulation marks significant changes to the current framework in Québec.
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SubscribeAwards and Recognition
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Recognized in Capital Markets (Band 1).
—Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business -
Recognized in Capital Markets (Band 1).
—Chambers Global: The World's Leading Lawyers for Business -
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).
—The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory -
Recognized as “Law Firm of the Year” in the area of Securities Law (Canada), 2021.
—Best Lawyers in Canada
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Named “Capital Markets firm of the Year”, 2021.
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The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms: Recognized in Capital Markets: Debt; Capital Markets: Equity (Tier 1).
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Recognized in Capital Markets (Tier 1).
—Legal 500
One of the best firms to use for anything with a high degree of complexity and for matters that span multiple practice areas.
In the Media
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Osler News November 21, 2025
Amelia Miao and Alexandre Fallon named 2025 Lexpert Rising Stars
Congratulations to Amelia Miao and Alexandre Fallon on being chosen as 2025 Lexpert Rising Stars: Canada’s Leading Lawyers Under...
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Osler News November 20, 2025
IFLR 1000 2025 Canada Guide recognizes Osler’s market-leading expertise as a Tier 1 firm
IFLR 1000 2025 Canada Guide recognizes Osler’s market-leading expertise as a Tier 1 firm
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Media Mentions November 18, 2025
Law firms at the forefront of mergers and acquisitions – Droit-inc
Niko Veilleux says it is expected that larger M&A transactions will occur in the coming months as business confidence increases.
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Osler News November 13, 2025
Osler excels in Q3/9M 2025 capital markets league tables
Osler has once again been recognized as a leading Canadian law firm for capital markets transactions.
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