Osler’s Financial Services Group acts for leading North American and international financial institutions and a wide variety of global industry leaders. With a network of offices across Canada, Osler’s Financial Services practice group is a fully integrated team that offers extensive knowledge of all aspects of financial services combined with an efficient national platform.
Our team acts for every major Canadian financial institution and numerous foreign lenders, providing advice to a wide range of financial services industry players, including banks, insurance companies, trust companies, pension funds, investment dealers and other leading financial institutions. We advise financial institutions on a complete range of issues including mergers and acquisitions, the establishment of new entities, bank products, and regulatory compliance, both provincial and federal.
We also have significant experience in structuring, negotiating and documenting all types of financing transactions, including cash flow loans, acquisition financings, syndications, asset-based lending, distressed lending, project financings, public-private partnerships, subordinated debt arrangements, private placements, swaps, securitizations and structured finance arrangements.
Key Contacts
Chair
Partner, Financial Services, Toronto
Partner, Financial Services, Montréal
Latest Insights
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Osler Update January 8, 2026
Equity line financing: a strategic tool for large-scale projects in Canada
The equity line structure is a governance-rich approach to equity financing that aligns funding needs with project milestones.
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Report December 4, 2025
Canada’s crypto realignment: focus on stablecoins and global tax transparency
Cryptocurrency regulation in Canada continued to evolve in 2025, with developments in stablecoin, tax reporting frameworks and crypto enforcement.
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Osler Update December 2, 2025
Canada releases draft framework for stablecoin regulation
The proposed Stablecoin Act is aimed at creating a prudential regime for permitted stablecoins.
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Webinar November 26, 2025
Q4 Economic Outlook with Stephen Poloz
Will Canadians face tighter fiscal choices through 2026 as policymakers prioritize a more resilient and independent economy?
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Retail Payment Activities Act
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Awards and Recognition
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Recognized in Banking & Finance
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Recognized in Banking & Finance
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Recognized in Banking & Financial Institutions (Toronto, Ontario; Montreal, Quebec).
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Recognized in Banking & Finance
—Legal 500
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Recognized in Financial Services Regulatory (Tier 1); Canada Team of the Year (Banking) 2021
—IFLR 1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms
Osler’s highly regarded banking and finance legal specialists have established the firm’s position as primary counsel to some of Canada’s largest financial institutions.
In the Media
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Osler News December 4, 2025
Osler ranked Band 1 in Chambers FinTech Guide 2026
Osler is proud to continue its position as a Band 1 firm in the Chambers FinTech 2026 guide. The guide identifies and differentiates the...
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Osler News June 13, 2025
Osler recognized on BIV’s list of Biggest law firms in Metro Vancouver
Osler continues to grow and strengthen its presence in Vancouver, celebrating 10 years of excellence and innovation in the region. We are proud...
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Osler News May 15, 2025
Osler named National Firm of the Year: Canada at the 2025 IFLR Americas Awards
The awards honour the leading law firms, lawyers and in-house teams working on the most innovative cross-border deals.
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Media Mentions April 16, 2025
Lawyers across the country pitch in to kick off Canada’s first pro women’s soccer league – National Magazine
Joyce Bernasek spoke to National Magazine about how a soccer connection led to advising AFC Toronto as it prepared for the inaugural season of the...
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