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Osler’s top-tier Investment Funds and Asset Management lawyers have unparalleled expertise in advising clients on all aspects of investment fund and asset management activities. Osler has broad experience advising on the formation, distribution and management of mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), private pooled funds and alternative funds, as well as related fund reorganization and M&A transactions involving industry participants. Osler advises on the securities law registration issues associated with the investment fund and asset management industry, including assisting clients to develop and implement compliance systems and to communicate effectively with applicable Canadian securities regulatory authorities when applying for registration, SRO memberships or exemptions, navigating through regulatory audits or considering the impact of proposed legislative changes. In addition, Osler advises both investment managers and institutional investors establishing investment management relationships through managed accounts, fund investments or more complex structures.

The team includes experts in securities regulation, tax, pensions and corporate law who provide highly specialized services to meet the needs of sophisticated clients. This means Osler can offer Canadian and non-Canadian clients of all sizes the guidance they require to achieve their business objectives while meeting their regulatory obligations.

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Investment Funds: Fund Formation - Nationwide - Canada

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What the Team is Known For

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt enjoys a strong presence in the ETF space as well as representing fund managers in formations, launches and downstream transactional work. The investment funds and asset management team advises on significant mutual funds mandates, including assisting with public disclosure, compliance and regulatory filings. It demonstrates considerable expertise in pooled and closed-end funds, and frequently assists clients located in the USA and further afield with their investment activities in Canada, benefiting from its well-established New York office. The firm also regularly acts for pension funds and Canadian banks on domestic and international mandates.

Work Highlights

  • Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt assisted BlackRock Canada with the launch of its landmark iShares Flexible Monthly ETFs and iShares Bitcoin ETF,

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Andrew W Aziz
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Andrew W Aziz
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Andrew Aziz is hailed for his longstanding experience in the formation and restructuring of private equity funds. He co-chairs the firm's investment funds and asset management practice in Toronto.

He has a deep understanding of our business operations and needs.

His depth and breadth of knowledge which allows him to have rapid insight into complex issues and navigate to a clear operational solution.

He consistently provides smart, considered, practical and timely advice.

John A Black
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John A Black
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John Black is a Toronto-based lawyer with deep experience in fund launches and regulatory matters, in addition to M&A mandates and securities issuances.

John is one of the leaders in the investment funds space in Canada and an indispensable adviser to our business.

He has an incredible ability to solve complex problems. I trust and value John's advice on all aspects of our business.

John is a tremendous asset to the firm.

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Chima Ubani
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Chima Ubani is a Montréal-based partner at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt and is the chair of the firm's venture fund group. He is regularly engaged to assist clients with formations of specialised funds in the technology and medical industries.

He is very knowledgeable, he answered questions well and had a lot of good ideas.

John W Groenewegen
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John W Groenewegen
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John Groenewegen enjoys strong recognition for his funds expertise. Based in Toronto, he assists with the drafting and negotiation of investments and partnership agreements.

He has a strong ability to navigate complex matters.

He is very efficient, commercial and pragmatic.

Shawn Cymbalisty
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Shawn Cymbalisty is a Toronto-based partner who is noted for his capabilities in matters relating to custodial agreements, ETFs and compliance matters, among others.

Shawn is an incredibly strong technical lawyer.

He possess expert knowledge in the investment management field and with his strong business knowledge, he provides excellent business-minded advice.

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Nationwide - Canada

Investment Funds

Andrew W Aziz
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Andrew W Aziz
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John A Black
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John A Black
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John W Groenewegen
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John W Groenewegen
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Shawn Cymbalisty
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Investment Funds: Fund Formation

Andrew W Aziz
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Andrew W Aziz
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John A Black
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John A Black
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Chima Ubani
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