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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Blog March 25, 2026
SEC updates its Enforcement Manual: a new era of transparency, fairness and due process?
We look at the key changes and their potential implications for Canadian companies that access the American capital markets.
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Osler Update March 5, 2026
PDAC 2026: a moment of opportunity in a changing landscape
We explore the themes and messages we witnessed that are impacting the sector.
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Osler Update February 25, 2026
CIRO’s digital asset custody framework: institutionalizing crypto custody in Canada
The framework ensures digital asset custody aligns with existing securities regulations.
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Osler Update January 22, 2026
Secondary transactions in private equity: planning, governance and exit readiness
Considerations for investors seeking efficient exit strategies and capital deployment.
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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 February 19, 2026
Osler welcomes 11 new partners and three new counsel in 2026
Congratulations to our 11 new partners and three new counsel from our offices in Toronto and Montréal.
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Osler News February 13, 2026
Larry Ritchie appointed to FSRA’s Board of Directors
Ontario has appointed Larry Ritchie as a member of the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario’s Board of Directors.
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Osler News February 12, 2026
Osler recognized as a leading firm in Chambers Global 2026 Guide
The results reflect the continued strength of our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for clients.
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Media Mentions January 28, 2026
Y Combinator’s move to drop Canadian-incorporated startups hits a nerve up north – The Logic
The pressure for Canadian founders and firms to move to America is often about reducing investor administrative obligations.
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