Capital Markets
Global Guide 2024 : Canada
Band 1
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McCarthy Tétrault has an outstanding national capital markets group, representing issuers, underwriters and dealers in a range of ECM and DCM mandates, including major big-ticket deals and syndicated transactions. The firm is highlighted for its securitisation and structured finance expertise, as well as its focus on covered bonds. The team offers additional expertise in secondary offerings and sophisticated private placements. The firm benefits from impressive industry experience in the energy and natural resources, real estate and financial services sectors. Its lawyers have notable experience handling cross-border transactions and offerings, particularly in relation to the USA.
Work Highlights
- McCarthy Tétrault advised Cameco Corporation in its bought deal offering of 34,057,350 common shares of Cameco. The transaction was valued at USD746.7 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The McCarthy lawyers are top-notch and have many years of experience. They provide high-quality work."
"Their level of expertise and creativity in problem-solving is outstanding."
"The lawyers consistently provide thoughtful, high-quality advice."
"McCarthy Tétrault approaches work with a strong understanding of the business perspectives of the parties involved."
"Based on the expansive volume of transactions they are on, they are very aware of developments in the industry and what is commercially reasonable."
"The McCarthy lawyers are top-notch and have many years of experience. They provide high-quality work."
"Their level of expertise and creativity in problem-solving is outstanding."
"The lawyers consistently provide thoughtful, high-quality advice."
"McCarthy Tétrault approaches work with a strong understanding of the business perspectives of the parties involved."
"Based on the expansive volume of transactions they are on, they are very aware of developments in the industry and what is commercially reasonable."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Parker is an esteemed Toronto-based capital markets practitioner. He is particularly valued by underwriter clients for his strong track record acting on high-value debt offerings.
"Andrew is a guru of this space."
Marc MacMullin maintains his standing as one of the most prominent securities lawyers in Toronto, serving as the head of the firm's national financial services group. Alongside his knowledge of securitisation, he has significant experience in broader debt and equity matters such as high-value bond issuances.
"Marc is one of the foremost securitisation experts in Canada."
"He is a brilliant legal mind."
"He is organised, thorough and provides excellent advice."
"Marc is an absolute expert - he gets to the core of the issues on deals and has deep knowledge of the market."
Dean Masse's experience extends to a range of securitisation concerns such as CMBS offerings. Based in Toronto, he co-leads the firm's structured finance group.
"Dean is an exceptional lawyer. His knowledge and experience of the industry is outstanding and his work is very high quality."
"He is very thorough and practical in the advice he provides."
Based in Toronto, Jo-Anna Brimmer focuses her practice on securitisation, with additional experience in covered bond transactions. Her securitisation work includes trade receivables, residential mortgages and auto and equipment loans and leases.
"Jo-Anna is a fantastic partner to work with. She is highly knowledgeable and responsive."
Patrick Boucher maintains a strong practice out of Montréal which sees him representing investment banks and underwriter syndicates in private offerings and placements. He co-leads the firm's national capital markets practice.
"He anticipates needs well and really knows the market."
Simon Fitzpatrick is co-head of the firm's structured finance group. He is particularly prominent in residential mortgage securitisations.
"Simon is on top of current issues and very solution-oriented."
Ranked Lawyers at
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Canada