Public Company Transactions and Compliance

Our securities lawyers provide clients with pragmatic advice and guidance on a wide range of securities matters. Whether a client needs advice as to the securities implications of fund-raising initiatives, assistance with private placements or advice and guidance as to continuous disclosure obligations, our lawyers apply their experience and knowledge to provide practical and cost-effective assistance. As we work primarily with small, mid-size and developing businesses, we strive to provide advice that takes into account the particular challenges and financials constraints faced by these businesses.

Key areas served by our securities lawyers include:

• Assisting with private placements and other fund-raising activities involving equity (share) and debt financings, including flow-through financings
• Providing advice as to continuous disclosure obligations under Ontario securities laws and regulations and the rules of the TSX Venture Exchange, TSX and the CNSX
• Assisting with the organization of annual and special shareholder meetings
• Advising businesses seeking an initial listing on a securities exchange, or seeking to move from one exchange to another
• Assisting with the creation of capital pool companies, as well as with the completion of qualifying transactions
• Corporate governance advice
• Providing strategic advice to aspiring public companies as to how to structure their businesses