Cody Richard

Cody Richard

Associate, Corporate

Contact Information

crichard@osler.com

tel: 403.260.7095

Office

Calgary

Bar Admission

Ontario, 2023

Alberta, 2023 (expected)

Education

University of Ottawa, J.D.

University of Ottawa, Bachelor’s Degree (Honours), Specialization in Political Science

Language(s)

English

Cody is an associate in the Corporate Group of our Calgary office. His practice includes securities and corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance, with an emphasis on issues facing the cryptocurrency industry.

Prior to joining Osler, Cody worked for a leading Canadian cryptocurrency exchange on securities regulatory and compliance issues before joining a regional law firm in Ottawa where he focused on private mergers and acquisitions. He has also worked in various capacities for the Canadian federal government, including in technology procurement and corporate strategy.

During law school Cody participated in the world's largest moot court competition, the Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition, where his team placed 2nd in Canada and in the top 6% of 550 teams globally.

    Prior to joining Osler:

    • A Canadian insurance agency in its $65 million share sale to a US company
    • A Canadian wholesale distributer in its $35 million share sale to a US company