Private Equity Private Equity

In today’s complex and dynamic environment, Osler’s private equity practice stands apart by delivering comprehensive insight grounded in elite, market-leading capabilities across the firm.

We leverage our cornerstone capabilities in M&A, Capital Markets, and Tax — each ranked Band 1 by Chambers Canada in their respective practice areas to deliver value for private equity clients at every stage of the investment lifecycle. Our M&A expertise drives transaction strategy and execution; our capital markets team enables efficient and sophisticated financing structures; and our tax professionals are seamlessly integrated into every deal to unlock value and optimize outcomes.

As trusted advisors to Canada’s leading fund managers our Investment Funds practice, also ranked Band 1 by Chambers Canada, brings seasoned expertise in fund formation, structuring, and lifecycle management across all asset classes. We guide private equity sponsors and institutional investors through every phase of complex fund transactions — from launch and product creation to operations, regulatory compliance, and secondary solutions.

Our Energy team, consistently ranked as Band 1 by Chambers Canada, brings leading experience across renewables, traditional resources, and emerging segments, enabling clients to structure highly technical deals and manage risks as the energy sector transitions towards sustainability.

Further strengthening our private equity offering, our Infrastructure Group draws on a team of practitioners with a broad range of specializations, including several professional engineers to support clients through every phase of complex infrastructure projects — from financing and regulatory compliance to dispute resolution — ensuring seamless execution at every stage.

As the longest-standing firm ranked Band 1 by Chambers Canada for Startups & Emerging Companies, our Emerging and High Growth Companies (EHG) Group is uniquely positioned at the forefront of Canada’s innovation economy. Our EHG team offers private equity clients a distinctive vantage point and direct access to high-growth technology and venture-driven opportunities, broadening possibilities for strategic deal-making and value creation.

By integrating these, and other leading capabilities, Osler’s private equity team delivers innovative solutions to help clients structure creative deals, unlock new sources of value, and thrive in Canada’s most dynamic industries

Leading expertise

Osler provides comprehensive legal expertise in all areas of private equity, from venture capital and growth equity to buyouts, fund formation, direct and co-investments, and portfolio company matters.

Our team offers end-to-end guidance for buyers and sellers in M&A transactions, including carve-outs, distressed acquisitions, and cross-border deals.

Tax considerations are front-of-mind in our deal structuring, allowing clients to optimize returns and minimize risk. Our renowned tax professionals work closely with private equity clients, crafting advanced tax strategies to drive value and ensure regulatory compliance across transactions. This integrated approach means we seamlessly combine transaction and structuring advice to deliver lasting value for our clients.

High-value sectors

Osler brings deep sector expertise across Canada’s key industries, including technology, energy (both conventional and renewable), healthcare, infrastructure, financial services, and industrials. This specialized knowledge equips private equity investors to identify opportunities, drive growth, and execute investments confidently.

One firm model

With offices in Toronto, Montréal, Calgary, Vancouver, and Ottawa, Osler operates as a unified “one firm” team. This seamless structure connects clients with in-depth local expertise and extensive national resources. Our professionals remain at the forefront of regional and national market trends, as well as regulatory developments across all industries, delivering informed, integrated, and strategic guidance.

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Core areas of private equity expertise

Osler’s private equity practice is designed to handle Canada’s most complex and high-profile transactions, providing seamless support across strategy, financing, execution, exit, and post-deal integration.

Specialized expertise

Osler’s private equity team works closely with multidisciplinary specialists to deliver a fully integrated approach tailored to complex private equity transactions. Our expertise spans technology, ESG, banking and financial services, tax structuring, capital markets, executive compensation and benefits, regulatory compliance, franchise, and energy.

This collaborative model ensures clients receive comprehensive support to navigate challenges, unlock opportunities, and achieve success in Canada’s most dynamic industries.

Osler’s multidisciplinary specialists work seamlessly with our PE teams to deliver comprehensive, market-leading support, helping clients navigate complexity and achieve successful outcomes.