Securities

Successfully navigating the complex world of securities law and its regulatory framework requires skilled and knowledgeable guidance. Our reputation is based on our decades of experience as well as our ability to stay in front of new developments and important trends in corporate finance and securities regulatory matters.

Experienced, strategic, and creative.

In this fast-paced and dynamic sector, our lawyers offer skilled assistance at every step of the funding process. We handle public and private financing, initial public offerings, stock exchange listings, reorganization of capital, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate governance. We help our clients with debt and equity financing, real estate syndications, and institutional loans.

As trusted advisors to venture capital corporations, investors, and financial intermediaries, our focus is on a proactive approach. We assist with securities compliance and advise on strategies to avoid regulatory issues and litigation, including regulatory audits and the implementation of best practices and policies.

Unparalleled securities litigation experience.

When issues or contested disputes arise, our litigators make the effort to understand each client's business and goals to efficiently and effectively navigate securities litigation and regulatory processes.

We are strategic partners and strong advocates for our clients in corporate disputes, securities litigation, enforcement and regulatory proceedings, and class actions. We handle securities issues that include insider trading, stock option dating, allegations of corporate wrongdoing, and antitrust matters. We have extensive experience representing public and private clients of all sizes and their boards of directors in court and in front of provincial securities commissions.

Experience, skill, & exceptional service.

Our clients can count on responsive and cost-effective service from our lawyers as well as some of the best support staff in the business. No matter the size or complexity of a matter, our personal and attentive approach means we take the time and make the effort to understand every client and their business.

Contact us today for assistance with any securities matter. We're always ready to help.

Our securities law experience includes:

• Acquisitions and reorganizations
• Amalgamations
• Angel and venture capital investments
• Business combinations
• Compliance and disclosure requirements
• Creation of investment funds
• Equity and debt securities
• Going private transactions
• Governance
• Investment dealer and advisor registrations
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Pre-public financings
• Public offerings
• Registration of financial intermediaries
• Regulatory agency hearings
• Reorganization of capital
• Security-based compensation arrangements
• Shareholder meetings
• Shareholders' rights plans
• Stock exchange listings
• Takeover and issuer bids.