Emerging and High Growth Companies Emerging and High Growth Companies

Osler is Canada’s leading law firm for emerging and high growth companies and venture capital, offering unmatched experience across the full client lifecycle, from inception to exit. With the largest dedicated team and the highest volume of clients and transactions, no other firm offers the depth of insight and expertise that Osler brings to the table.

Osler’s Emerging and High Growth Companies Group (EHG) is a dynamic team of professionals who are deeply passionate about entrepreneurship and dedicated to fueling the growth of early- and growth-stage ventures. We provide strategic counsel to a diverse range of companies, both tech and non-tech, and the venture funds that drive their success. As Canada’s leading law firm in the emerging and high-growth sector, our team of over 60 legal experts is fully committed to supporting entrepreneurial ventures at every stage of their journey.

Osler is the longest-standing firm ranked Band 1 for Startups and Emerging Companies in Chambers Canada and consistently ranked at the top of global venture capital league tables, our EHG group brings unparalleled expertise to the table. With offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montréal, Calgary, and Ottawa, we operate seamlessly across regions, offering a one of a kind integrated, cross-practice approach.

Our team collaborates closely with other specialized practices such as Technology, Intellectual Property, Employment, and Privacy and Data Management, delivering comprehensive solutions for the unique challenges faced by startups and scaling companies.

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Unmatched insight and experience

Our team has successfully managed thousands of company formations and VC-backed financings, guiding ventures from pre-seed stage through growth and exit. With this extensive level of activity, we deliver insights and expertise that few can match. Some of today’s most innovative and successful companies, like Waabi, Wealthsimple, Clio, and Cohere, have entrusted Osler to help bring their visions to life.

Osler by the numbers

Deal Points Report: Venture Capital Financings

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Invested in your journey

We partner with innovative companies and investors at every stage of their journey. From idea inception to successful exit, and every milestone in between, we understand your priorities and are committed to supporting your growth. Our team helps you navigate complexities, tackle challenges, and seize opportunities with confidence.

Client success stories

As passionate connectors, we take pride in helping our clients thrive by linking them with the right opportunities, resources, and networks. Discover what our clients have to say about partnering with Osler.

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Startup program for emerging companies

At Osler, we believe that establishing a foundation for your venture is the key to your future success. That is why we have carefully designed our startup program to get your venture up and running as quickly as possible, taking into account the standards for venture-backed companies.

Our startup program reflects our long-term commitment when working with emerging companies by providing the highest level of strategic advice and service on a fixed-fee basis. Even after an emerging company has graduated from the program, we are proactive in considering our clients’ needs and we will continue to deliver legal services on, as much as possible, a competitive fixed-fee basis or a recurring monthly fee basis (instead of the traditional hourly rate model) to provide cost certainty as the company scales and throughout its lifecycle.

Notable graduates of our startup program which have gone on to be successful enterprises include Cohere, Waabi, Wealthsimple, BenchSci, Xanadu, ApplyBoard, Kepler, and Fusion Pharmaceuticals.

Leaders in the ecosystem

Our commitment to the emerging companies’ ecosystem goes far beyond providing legal services. The Osler team is deeply embedded in the fabric of the Canadian ecosystem, serving as trusted partners and advocates on the issues that shape businesses today and in the future. We helped build the modern ecosystem and continue to support its growth. As leaders in this space, we’ve played a pivotal role in building Canada’s startup landscape, establishing deep connections within it. Our team members are passionate connectors, dedicated to linking our clients with the resources and networks they need to thrive.

We proudly sponsor and support a wide range of accelerators, incubators and organizations that foster innovation across Canada. These partnerships are crucial in equipping founders with the tools they need to launch, scale and succeed.