Capital Markets
Global Guide 2024 : Canada
Band 2
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Torys' Capital Markets Practice is recognized as a leader in its field in Canada and worldwide. We have deep expertise across the range of capital markets transactions, including initial public offerings; follow-on offerings; high-yield and other debt offerings; subscription receipts; and preferred shares and private placements, including private investment in public equities (PIPES). We also assist with corporate governance, from disclosure and compliance to issues such as executive compensation and cybersecurity prevention and response. Our lawyers have strong relationships with securities regulators and stock exchanges in both Canada and the U.S.
Our clients include many significant public and private companies, all of the major investment banks in Canada, the U.S. and internationally; major Canadian, U.S. and foreign investors; several of the most significant investment funds; and government agencies. We serve clients on matters across all sectors, including mining and metals, oil and gas, power, infrastructure, pharma, life sciences and media.
We offer high-quality coordinated cross-border services in Canada and the U.S. Through our New York office, we act on U.S.-Canada and international transactions, including Rule 144A private placements and Regulation S and Regulation D offerings. Our multi-jurisdictional capabilities extend to our Calgary office, which enables us to give clients superior insight into Canada's oil and gas markets, among other sectors.
Chambers Review
Torys is home to a leading capital markets team and is recognised as one of the pre-eminent advisers on Canadian securities offerings, with a client list that includes public and private companies, as well as investment banks. The team assists both issuers and underwriters across a range of sectors, including financial services, energy and technology, and is highly active on the equity side. The practice also possesses considerable debt capital markets expertise, covering debentures, note programmes and high-yield debt. Other areas of success include private placements and PIPEs. The firm's clients benefit from the support of its New York office to advise on cross-border transactions.
Work Highlights
- Torys LLP acted for Scotia Capital and the syndicate of agents in the CAD1.75 billion public offering of Scotiabank's 3.934% fixed/floating rate subordinate debentures.
Strengths
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"Torys has multiple team members available with the expertise to handle any question."
"They provide very thoughtful and pragmatic advice on a timely basis."
"Torys has skilfully handled each matter we've brought to them, regardless of complexity or urgency."
"Torys has multiple team members available with the expertise to handle any question."
"They provide very thoughtful and pragmatic advice on a timely basis."
"Torys has skilfully handled each matter we've brought to them, regardless of complexity or urgency."
Notable Practitioners
Glen Johnson has an exceptionally strong debt and equity practice acting on major cross-border securities offerings. He operates from Toronto.
"Glen is practical, considered and has great judgement."
David Seville is based in Toronto and is the co-head of Torys capital markets group. He assists underwriters with high-value bond offerings with a focus on debt issued by financial institutions.
"David has very strong M&A and capital markets expertise. He is very engaging and takes a thoughtful approach."
"He has an outstanding level of knowledge, expertise and experience."
Jim Hong is a well-established lawyer in the securitisation space, working out of Torys' Toronto office. He has extensive experience in capital markets transactions, with a particular emphasis on securities, derivatives and asset-backed financing.
"An excellent lawyer."
Rima Ramchandani has established an impressive debt and equity practice, acting in a variety of public offerings from Toronto.
"She is fantastic; a great lawyer."
"Rima is a very strong commercial lawyer."
Scott Cochlan is a notable lawyer in the capital markets space, based out of the firm's Calgary office. He is well regarded for his work representing issuers and underwriters in a range of debt financing transactions.
"A top lawyer who is great with clients."
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