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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Private Equity: Buyouts

Canada Guide 2026 : Nationwide - Canada

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

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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.

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Private Equity: Buyouts - Nationwide - Canada

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.
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Work Highlights

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  • 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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  • The team at Osler gives sophisticated, nuanced and practical advice.

    Private Equity: Buyouts respondentCanada

  • The Osler team's high level of experience and professionalism allows it to effectively support complex transactions with novel issues.

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  • Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt offers a cool, calm and collected approach to negotiation.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • John W Groenewegen
    John W Groenewegen

    John W Groenewegen

    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.

      Private Equity: Buyouts respondentCanada

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

      Private Equity: Buyouts respondentCanada
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  • Brian Gray
    Brian Gray

    Brian Gray

    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.

      Private Equity: Buyouts respondentCanada

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

      Private Equity: Buyouts respondentCanada

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

      Private Equity: Buyouts respondentCanada

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

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