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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Partner, Corporate, Toronto
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Partner, Corporate, Toronto
New York Managing Partner, New York
Partner, Corporate, Toronto, Montréal
Latest Insights
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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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Osler Update September 19, 2025
LIFE offerings increase in Canada following regulatory changes
We examine the impact of increased size limits on the number of offerings under the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption after regulatory changes.
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Osler Update September 16, 2025
Recent Ontario decision illustrates risk of undocumented equity interests
A recent court decision underscores the potential risks of negotiating and finalizing legal documentation after performance has already begun.
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Osler Update August 29, 2025
Canadian Securities Administrators finalize new WKSI rules
There are a number of important differences between the new WKSI rules and the current WKSI regime.
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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 September 25, 2025
Osler receives top rankings in 2026 edition of Chambers Canada
Osler is proud to have once again been ranked as a leading law firm in the 2026 edition of Chambers Canada.
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Osler News September 10, 2025
Osler releases AI in Canada: a legal guide to developing and using artificial intelligence
Navigate potential legal and regulatory challenges that arise from the adoption of generative AI.
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Osler News July 28, 2025
Osler tops several categories in H1 2025 capital markets league tables
Osler has once again been recognized as a top Canadian law firm in several categories by Financial Post, LSEG (formerly Refinitiv) and Bloomberg in...
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Osler News April 28, 2025
Osler’s capital markets expertise shines in Q1 2025 league tables
Osler has reinforced its position as a leading Canadian law firm in capital markets transactions, featuring prominently in the Q1 2025 league tables...
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