Investment Funds: Fund Formation
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McCarthy Tétrault’s’ long tradition as a leader in the investment funds market uniquely positions our firm to service our clients’ multi-faceted legal and business needs. Our Investment Funds Team has extensive experience in all major Canadian jurisdictions advising both sponsors and investors on:
- Fund formation and capital raising
- Deployment of capital
- Primary, secondary and co investments in investment funds
- Complex securities and other advisor regulatory matters
- Management compensation and carry structures
- Tax structuring
- Fund restructuring related matters
Specifically, our clients value our national, cross disciplinary team and the comprehensive advice we provide in connection with: establishing a wide variety of domestic and international closed and open ended investment funds; investing in investment funds; complying with complex regulatory and governance requirements in all relevant Canadian jurisdictions through our Securities Regulation & Investment Products (SRIP) Group; developing innovative and practical tax structures; establishing innovative and effective management compensation and alternative liquidity arrangements; and instituting various leverage and other financing arrangements, including subscription facilities.
Chambers Review
McCarthy Tétrault operates a high-quality investment fund practice with a strong track record of representing clients in connection with closed-end funds. The firm also advises on open-end funds, derivatives and ETF mandates, and supports clients with regulatory and compliance expertise. The lawyers are noted for their strong grasp of the regulations governing Canadian investment funds and demonstrate further expertise in secondary investments and fund formation.
Work Highlights
- McCarthy Tétrault acted for the Canadian Derivatives Clearing Corporation on establishing the Secured General Collateral Note Trust.
Strengths
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"The lawyers have expertise and experience in investment funds, enabling them to offer a value-added service."
"They have a good understanding of securities law and take a pragmatic approach to legal contract reviews."
"They are very commercial and take the time to understand how the commercial context of a transaction or matter should inform the approach taken on addressing legal issues."
"The McCarthy team is always ready to pick up the phone or join a call to answer questions."
"The lawyers have expertise and experience in investment funds, enabling them to offer a value-added service."
"They have a good understanding of securities law and take a pragmatic approach to legal contract reviews."
"They are very commercial and take the time to understand how the commercial context of a transaction or matter should inform the approach taken on addressing legal issues."
"The McCarthy team is always ready to pick up the phone or join a call to answer questions."
Notable Practitioners
Sean Sadler is particularly notable for his securities regulatory expertise, including in relation to investment funds. He co-heads the firm's securities regulations and investment products department in Toronto.
"He has an extremely strong grasp of the regulatory landscape and deals extremely well with very difficult issues."
"Sean's advice and knowledge of securities regulatory rules is outstanding."
Toronto-based Shevaun McGrath frequently assists with fund formation and is particularly notable for the depth of her experience acting for investors. She is well placed to advise on a range of transactions.
"Shevaun is a great negotiator and has a strong understanding of the PE market, on both the investor and GP sides of deals."
"She truly takes the time to understand her clients' needs and she is extremely knowledgeable. She has keen business instincts and always delivers creative solutions to complex issues."
Toronto-based Jamie Becker is recognised for his abilities in the formation and structuring of private equity funds.
"Jamie is a strong technical lawyer with great attention to detail, but also very commercial."
"Jamie is excellent to work with on complex investments and structures."
Québec City-based Mathieu Laflamme is noted for his experienced handling of private equity and venture capital fund formation.
"Mathieu Laflamme is very experienced, knowledgeable and pleasant to work with."
"He has a great understanding of the needs and practices of all investors on the PE side."
Montréal-based Sonia Struthers is well regarded for her handling of investment management mandates and possesses complementary expertise in derivatives.
"She is an excellent lawyer who is knowledgeable and service-oriented."
"Sonia is a very intelligent and resourceful lawyer. Her business acumen is very strong."
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