Torys LLP, Capital Markets | Chambers Global Profile

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Torys' Capital Markets Practice is recognized as a leader in its field in Canada and worldwide. We have deep expertise across the range of capital markets transactions, including initial public offerings; follow-on offerings; high-yield and other debt offerings; subscription receipts; and preferred shares and private placements, including private investment in public equities (PIPES). We also assist with corporate governance, from disclosure and compliance to issues such as executive compensation and cybersecurity prevention and response. Our lawyers have strong relationships with securities regulators and stock exchanges in both Canada and the U.S.

Our clients include many significant public and private companies, all of the major investment banks in Canada, the U.S. and internationally; major Canadian, U.S. and foreign investors; several of the most significant investment funds; and government agencies. We serve clients on matters across all sectors, including mining and metals, oil and gas, power, infrastructure, pharma, life sciences and media.

We offer high-quality coordinated cross-border services in Canada and the U.S. Through our New York office, we act on U.S.-Canada and international transactions, including Rule 144A private placements and Regulation S and Regulation D offerings. Our multi-jurisdictional capabilities extend to our Calgary office, which enables us to give clients superior insight into Canada's oil and gas markets, among other sectors.

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Capital Markets - Canada

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Torys is home to a leading capital markets team and is recognised as one of the pre-eminent advisers on Canadian securities offerings, with a client list that includes public and private companies as well as investment banks. The team assists both issuers and underwriters across a range of sectors, including financial services, energy and technology, and is highly active on the equity side. The practice also possesses considerable debt capital markets expertise, covering debentures, note programmes and high-yield debt. Other areas of success include private placements and PIPEs. The firm's clients benefit from the support of its New York office to advise on cross-border transactions.

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Work Highlights

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Torys advised British Columbia Investment Management Corporation on the establishment of its inaugural bond programme and a private placement of CAD1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes.