Osler has decades of experience advising on fund investment activities to guide clients through the investment cycle from formation, product creation, structuring and sales, to operations, regulatory compliance and secondary transactions, as well as regulatory investigations and litigation.
Osler’s leading team of experts, recognized with a Band 1 ranking in Chambers Canada, provides top-tier advice on all aspects of investment funds and asset management, private funds, private equity and fund formation, including venture capital fund formation.
Our firm is innovative in the Canadian investment fund industry and has advised on multiple landmark deals and first-of-its-kind structures. Our team has established relationships with the most prominent investment fund managers and investors in Canada and the United States. Our wide range of expertise includes the formation of ETFs, mutual funds, private equity funds, venture funds, private debt funds, pooled funds, hedge funds, infrastructure funds and real estate funds, representing investors of all types as they invest in such funds, as well as advising on related fund reorganization and M&A transactions. Strong deal flows and regular interaction with leading fund managers and investors keep us at the forefront of industry and market practice.
The firm’s expertise positions us to advise on investment fund transactions across all asset classes, with the resources to execute on complex domestic and cross-border transactions. Our lawyers also advise on the registration, licencing and compliance requirements that dealers, advisers and investment fund managers must navigate to conduct business in this space. Osler’s cross-disciplinary team includes leading securities regulatory, taxation and disputes lawyers to help our clients manage related risks and compliance.
Key Contacts
Co-Chair
Andrew W. Aziz
Partner, Corporate, Toronto
Co-Chair
John Black
Partner, Corporate, Toronto
Co-Chair
Partner, Corporate, Toronto
Co-Chair
Partner, Corporate, Toronto
Latest Insights
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Osler Update Mar 13, 2024
CSA publishes updated guidance on ESG-related investment fund disclosure
On March 7, the Canadian Securities Administrators released expanded guidance on disclosure and sales communication practices for ESG-related...
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Osler Update Jan 19, 2024
CSA publish proposed amendments to Canadian public crypto asset fund rules
On January 18, 2024, the Canadian Securities Administrators published proposed amendments affecting investment funds that seek to invest in crypto...
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Osler Update Nov 7, 2023
CIRO Rule Consolidation kicks off with Phase 1 proposals
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Osler Update Sep 12, 2023
IOSCO unveils consultation report on global DeFi regulation
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SubscribeAwards and Recognition
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Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business: Recognized in Investment Funds (Band 1); Investment Funds: Fund Formation (Band 1)
- “The individual lawyers and their expertise have been a tremendous asset to us. They are extremely knowledgeable, particularly in the area of mutual funds.”
- “They understand our needs, risk profile, and conditions under which we operate. I have ultimate confidence that they are looking at the transaction in the same way as we are.”
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The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory: Recognized in Investment Funds & Asset Management (Toronto, Ontario; Montreal, Quebec)
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Who’s Who Legal: Osler lawyers recognized in Private Funds
In the Media
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Media Mentions Aug 28, 2024
As CIRO consults on advisor incorporation, harmonization of rules proves challenging – The Globe and Mail
Earlier this year, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) released a policy paper outlining three potential approaches to...
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Media Mentions Jul 11, 2024
A conversation with Stephen Poloz on Canada’s economy, inflation, interest rates and productivity – ARC Energy Ideas podcast
In discussion during an ARC Energy Ideas podcast, Osler Special Advisor Stephen Poloz says Canada has a good opportunity to develop a critical...
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Media Mentions Dec 12, 2023
Lisa Mantello’s leadership at Osler helped usher in major reforms to Canada’s financial markets – Canadian Lawyer
Lisa Mantello has been recognized as a Top 25 Most Influential Lawyer for her leadership in financial benchmark reform,
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