Shawn practices in the area of corporate and securities law, with an emphasis on investment funds, asset management, securities lending and derivatives regulation. He has assisted fund managers, pension funds and other institutional investors with various matters relating to exchange-traded funds, mutual funds, hedge funds, private equity funds and managed account arrangements, including fund formations, significant investments, portfolio management compliance matters and investment management, trust, securities lending and custodial agreements. He has acted for both issuers and underwriters on a variety of corporate finance matters and has assisted in the formation and financing of many emerging companies.
Shawn is a qualified and licensed professional engineer with significant experience in the mining sector designing automated systems at all stages of the mining process. His additional work experience includes commercial robotics research, computer programming and oil & gas engineering. He leverages this diverse industry experience to provide tailored and effective solutions for our broad range of clients.
Shawn joined the firm as a summer student in 2012, completed his articles with the firm in 2013-2014 and returned as an associate in 2014.
Areas of Expertise
Representative Work
- Kudu Investment Management
Kudu Investment Management in its minority stake in Third Eye Capital
- University Pension Plan / The Board of Trustees of the University Pension Plan Ontario
University Pension Plan in its launch and conversion to a jointly sponsored pension plan
Kudu Investment Management in its minority stake in Third Eye Capital
University Pension Plan in its launch and conversion to a jointly sponsored pension plan
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 Apr 21, 2023
Final rules for Total Cost Reporting released with important changes
On April 20, 2023, the Canadian Securities Administrators, jointly with the Canadian Council of Insurance Regulators, released final amendments to...
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Osler Update Mar 5, 2020
OSC proposes restrictions on use of DSC option in the sale of mutual funds
The Ontario Securities Commission has published for comment proposed Ontario Securities Commission Rule 81-502 Restrictions on the Use of the...
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Awards and Recognition
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Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business: Recognized in Investment Funds
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IFLR1000: Rising Stars Awards Americas 2022: Recognized as a ‘Rising Star’ in Investment Funds
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Law Society of Upper Canada Prize (2013)
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Dean’s Honor List, Western University, Faculty of Law (2010-11, 2012-13)
Media Mentions
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Osler News Feb 16, 2023
Osler welcomes 10 new partners and two new counsel in 2023
Osler is proud to announce the addition of 10 new partners and two new counsel across four of our offices, effective March 1, 2023.
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Osler News Oct 13, 2022
Five Osler lawyers named 2022 IFLR Rising Stars
Congratulations to Osler’s Laure Fouin, Shawn Cymbalisty, Amelia Miao, Amanda Heale and Erin Rubin on being named 2022 IFLR Rising Stars. These...
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Credentials
Education
- University of Western Ontario, J.D. (Distinction)
- University of Waterloo, BASc Mechatronics Engineering (Distinction)
- Professional Engineers Ontario, P.Eng
Languages
- English
Professional Affiliations
- Professional Engineers Ontario
