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Osler’s top-tier Private Equity and Pension Fund Investments Group comprises leading legal professionals who have the extensive expertise, experience, industry relationships and knowledge to advise private equity and pension fund clients on a wide range of matters.

The highly acclaimed group uses a team-based, hands-on approach to provide private equity sponsors, pension plans and other tax-exempt entities with seamless expertise to advise on investment transactions across a number of asset classes, industry verticals and geographies. Clients rely on Osler’s diverse set of experts, who use a cutting-edge and collaborative approach to provide specialized legal advice in such areas as fund formation, fund investment, M&A, tax, pensions, corporate finance, governance, real estate, franchise, employment and competition.

Chambers Review

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Private Equity: Buyouts - Nationwide - Canada

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt is noted for its frequent representation of Canadian pension plans in the private equity space, as well as its varied list of domestic and international deals. It assists clients with a range of buyout and private equity financing mandates, as well as PIPE transactions. The firm has noted strengths in the venture capital space across its offices and frequently advises private equity firms investing in tech.

Work Highlights

  • Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt advised BC Partners with regards to the definitive agreement to sell a majority of its equity interest in GardaWorld Security, valued at CAD13.5 billion.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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John W Groenewegen
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John W Groenewegen
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Band 4

Toronto-based John Groenewegen is a regular adviser to Canadian private equity houses on transactional matters of all sizes.

John Groenewegen is a good lawyer.

John is extremely well versed in navigating complicated partnership structures, gives really good advice and is extremely conscientious.

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Brian Gray
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Up and Coming

Brian Gray of Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt has a burgeoning practice in private equity and M&A and chairs the firm's private equity group.

Brian is a uniquely talented private equity lawyer in the Canadian markets who has great rapport with clients and leads teams effectively.

Brian Gray is very responsive, he prioritises our work and makes my life easier.

Brian is very easy to work with and provides sound legal advice.

Brian Gray is a fantastic lawyer and a safe pair of hands.

Ranked Lawyers at
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

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Private Equity: Buyouts

John W Groenewegen
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John W Groenewegen
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Band 4
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Brian Gray
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Up and Coming

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