Department profile
Norton Rose Fulbright

Investment Funds: Fund Formation

Canada Guide 2026 : Nationwide - Canada


Norton Rose Fulbright

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Investment Funds: Fund Formation - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Norton Rose Fulbright enjoys a solid presence in the Canadian investment funds market, with notable activity on fund formation and structuring mandates. The international law firm regularly advises on asset management and investment matters, with additional strength in securities law. The lawyers are well versed in private equity and venture capital funds, with notable knowledge in the real estate space.

Work Highlights

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright represented Cantiro Group in the launch of a limited partnership and mutual fund trust focused on investments in real estate developments.

Strengths

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  • They are exceptionally client-focused and experts in their field, as well as being responsive and anticipating our needs.

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  • They take a commercial approach to recommending solutions.

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  • Their international reach is a strength.

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  • The people we work with there really know our business.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Michael Bunn
    Band 3Michael Bunn

    Michael Bunn

    Based in Toronto, Michael Bunn is the head of the Funds and Asset Management International Business group in Canada. He regularly advises on the launch of private equity and hedge funds, in addition to assisting venture capital funds with raising capital.

    • He gets to the heart of the issues and has a practical sense about him.

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    • He is responsive and provides great service all round.

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    • He is technically strong but also has a strong understanding of what is the market.

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  • Band 3Tommy Wong
    Band 3Tommy Wong

    Tommy Wong

    Tommy Wong co-leads the firm's private equity group and operates from its Toronto office. He regularly advises on the formation of open-end funds and investment vehicles, as well as fund reorganisations.

    • Tommy has an excellent ability to navigate operational, financial and legal issues.

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    • He has a strong ability to think outside-the-box for creative solutions to complex problems.

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    • Tommy knows our business inside and out.

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