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Torys LLP

Investment Funds: Fund Formation

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We are uniquely equipped to serve clients investing in Canada, the U.S. or globally, offering sophisticated solutions for fund formation and alternative investments across asset classes.

We have a long track record helping clients realize their fund formation and investment activities across a wide range of strategies—from private equity buyout, venture and growth capital, to alternatives such as hedge, real estate and infrastructure.

Our team members in our Toronto, Calgary, Montréal and New York offices work seamlessly together, offering integrated transactional, regulatory, tax and structuring advice on our clients’ work, drawing from our long history in the private equity industry and our understanding of changing market terms and industry practices.

Our Investment Funds and Asset Management team is highly regarded for its development and implementation of cutting-edge products and programs. We are recognized as having one of the leading international investment management practices.

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Investment Funds: Fund Formation - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Torys is a Toronto and Calgary-based law firm that assists clients with a range of issues, including fund formation and launches. The team is noted for advising on bespoke fund platforms, in addition to providing guidance on the structuring of funds and capital raises. Its investment funds and asset management team is particularly recognised for an elite client roster that includes leading private equity houses as well as pensions and sovereign wealth funds. The group is renowned for its expertise across a variety of asset classes, including infrastructure, real estate and hedge funds. It offers clients cross-border and US law capabilities through its New York office.

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Work Highlights

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  • Torys represented Alphi Capital as both Canadian and US counsel in the organisation, formation and fund raising of its inaugural lower middle market buyout fund, with a total value of CAD295 million.

Strengths

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  • Torys will go the extra mile to see their clients be successful - by more providing more than great legal advice; they have an exceptional client service orientation.

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  • They are highly knowledgeable of the market.

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  • They are the best in class fund-formation team.

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  • They have the ability to competently keep the file, and all of the attendant-related documents moving at a rate that actually helps push the closing and bring about fund formation on schedule.

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  • They have got a very deep roster and have got very deep-thinking individuals.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Cameron Koziskie
    Cameron Koziskie

    Cameron Koziskie

    Toronto-based Cameron Koziskie is lauded for his expertise in fund formation matters. He has deep experience working with asset managers on formations of global funds and representing institutional investors.

    • He is deeply thoughtful and engaged.

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    • He is a very smart, hardworking lawyer.

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  • Shannon Gotfrit
    Shannon Gotfrit

    Shannon Gotfrit

    Toronto-based Shannon Gotfrit is highly regarded for her experience in fund formation and also handles fund investments.

    • She is a really good, commercial adviser.

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    • She is an excellent lawyer with a creative approach to problem-solving.

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    • She really tries to learn our business and gives really practical advice.

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  • Aaron Hunt
    Aaron Hunt

    Aaron Hunt

    Aaron Hunt operates from the firm's Toronto office. He is highlighted for his expertise in fund formation and secondary funds.

    • He is a true pleasure to work with and a star at drafting documents.

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  • Lauren Hulme
    Lauren Hulme

    Lauren Hulme

    The up-and-coming Lauren Hulme enjoys noteworthy recognition for her growing presence in the fund formation sphere. She is based in Toronto.

    • Lauren is a consummate professional and very knowledgeable on investment funds and the market.

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    • She is a very zealous advocate and that leads to her getting excellent results for her clients.

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