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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity | Canada

Nationwide - Canada

Equity Capital Markets includes advice on equity offerings transactions such as: Initial public offerings, follow-on offerings, right offerings; capital increases; ADR/GDR offerings; accelerated bookbuilts; block trades. Debt Capital Markets covers legal advice on the following transactions: investment grade debt offerings (stand alone bond issues; MTN programs, Commercial Paper programmes); equity-linked offerings (regulatory capital, convertibles and exchangeable offerings) and High Yield debt offerings.

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Band 1

  1. Andrew Parker
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    Andrew Parker
    McCarthy Tétrault LLP
    McCarthy Tétrault LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
    2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked

    Andrew Parker is an esteemed Toronto-based capital markets practitioner. He is particularly valued by underwriter clients for his strong track record of acting on high-value debt offerings.

  2. D'Arcy Nordick
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    D'Arcy Nordick
    Stikeman Elliott LLP
    Stikeman Elliott LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
    2026 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    D'Arcy Nordick is a Toronto-based lawyer who comes highly recommended for his expertise across a range of debt-related issues, particularly in regard to complex and novel bond offerings.
  3. David Wilson
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    David Wilson
    Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
    Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
    2026 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    David Wilson is particularly well known for his work on fixed-income offerings as part of a broader practice involving debt and equity issues. He operates out of Toronto.
  4. Desmond Lee
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    Desmond Lee
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
    2026 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    Desmond Lee is recognised for his market-leading practice representing issuers in significant offerings. Operating from Toronto, he has additional capabilities in REIT work.
  5. Michael Innes
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    Michael Innes
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
    2026 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    Michael Innes is the chair of the firm's corporate group and routinely acts for leading Canadian underwriters and companies on high-value debt offerings from the Toronto office.
  6. Robert Murphy
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    Robert Murphy
    Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
    Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
    2026 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    Robert Murphy is a highly regarded Toronto-based capital markets practitioner whose experience extends to a variety of domestic and cross-border capital markets transactions, including those involving MJDS concerns. He acts for a number of major Canadian financial institutions in their role as underwriters.
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Band 2

  1. Dan Shea
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    Dan Shea
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
    2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked

    Dan Shea has a strong presence in the capital markets space, acting for underwriters on debt and equity offerings. He is based in Calgary.

  2. David Seville
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    David Seville
    Torys LLP
    Torys LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
    2026 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked

    David Seville is based in Toronto and is the co-head of Torys' capital markets group. He assists underwriters with high-value bond offerings with a focus on debt issued by financial institutions.

  3. Glen R Johnson
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    Glen R Johnson
    Torys LLP
    Torys LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
    2026 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Glen Johnson has an exceptionally strong debt and equity practice acting on major cross-border securities offerings. He operates from Toronto.
  4. Patrick Boucher
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    Patrick Boucher
    McCarthy Tétrault LLP
    McCarthy Tétrault LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
    2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked

    Patrick Boucher maintains a strong practice out of Montréal, which sees him representing investment banks and underwriter syndicates in private offerings and placements. He co-leads the firm's national capital markets practice.

  5. Robert Carelli
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    Robert Carelli
    Stikeman Elliott LLP
    Stikeman Elliott LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
    2026 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Robert Carelli wins recognition for his strong capital markets practice across Canada, operating from his base in Montréal. He is particularly well versed in transactions involving initial public offerings.
  6. Rosalind Hunter
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    Rosalind Hunter
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
    2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked

    Rosalind Hunter is held in particularly high esteem for her representation of financial institutions, who turn to her for advice on a broad array of both debt and equity work and in M&A transactions.

  7. Tim Andison
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    Tim Andison
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
    2026 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Tim Andison is a seasoned capital markets lawyer based in Blake, Cassels & Graydon's Toronto office. He has expertise in numerous debt and equity concerns, including IPOs, follow-on equity offerings and transactions involving high-yield bonds.
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Band 3

  1. Amelia Miao
    3
    Amelia Miao
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
    2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked

    Amelia Miao is partner in Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt's Toronto office, noted for her representation of major issuers in debt offerings.

  2. Brad Ross
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    Brad Ross
    Goodmans LLP
    Goodmans LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
    2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked

    Brad Ross is a Toronto-based capital markets lawyer who has experience acting for issuers and underwriters on debt and equity offerings.

  3. Catherine Youdan
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    Catherine Youdan
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
    2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked

    Catherine Youdan has a thriving capital markets practice in high-value offerings. She leads Blake, Cassels & Graydon's capital markets group in Toronto.

  4. Graeme Martindale
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    Graeme Martindale
    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
    2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked

    Graeme Martindale is based in the firm's Vancouver office and is recognised for his experience in handling private placements and equity-linked offerings.

  5. James Brown
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    James Brown
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
    2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked

    James Brown has a diverse capital markets practice and is well placed to advise on IPOs, equity offerings and bond issuances. He is based in Toronto.

  6. Jeff Bakker
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    Jeff Bakker
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
    2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked

    Jeff Bakker is a partner in the firm's Calgary office, where he practises corporate and securities law. He advises a range of issuers on debt and equity issuances, corporate disclosure requirements and ESG matters.

  7. Karrin Powys-Lybbe
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    Karrin Powys-Lybbe
    Torys LLP
    Torys LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
    2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked

    Karrin Powys-Lybbe is based in Torys' Toronto office and is well equipped to advise issuers on bond offerings and equity financings.

  8. Kristopher Miks
    3
    Kristopher Miks
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
    2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked

    Kristopher Miks is developing a strong reputation for his capital markets practice where he advises on major public offerings and M&A mandates. He is primarily based in Norton Rose Fulbright's Vancouver office, alongside a bicoastal practice in Toronto.

  9. Peter Wiazowski
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    Peter Wiazowski
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
    2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    Peter Wiazowski focuses his practice on debt capital markets work, acting for both issuers and underwriters. He is based in Norton Rose Fulbright's Montréal office.

  10. Ramandeep Grewal
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    Ramandeep Grewal
    Stikeman Elliott LLP
    Stikeman Elliott LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
    2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked

    Toronto-based Ramandeep Grewal provides counsel to a client base that includes leading investment banks and dealers in Canada. She has experience acting on both domestic and international securities offerings.

  11. Rima Ramchandani
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    Rima Ramchandani
    Torys LLP
    Torys LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
    2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked
    Rima Ramchandani has established an impressive debt and equity practice, acting in a variety of public offerings from Toronto.
  12. Sarah Gingrich
    3
    Sarah Gingrich
    Fasken
    Fasken | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
    2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked

    Sarah Gingrich is a capital markets lawyer, who assists clients with a variety of securities matters. She is based in Fasken's Calgary office.

  13. Scott Cochlan
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    Scott Cochlan
    Torys LLP
    Torys LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
    2026 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
    Scott Cochlan is a notable lawyer in the capital markets space, based out of the firm's Calgary office. He is well regarded for his work representing issuers and underwriters in a range of debt financing transactions.
  14. Stephen Pincus
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    Stephen Pincus
    Goodmans LLP
    Goodmans LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
    2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked

    Stephen Pincus is a respected lawyer and the head of Goodmans' capital markets team. He frequently assists with equity transactions, including acting on deals involving SPACs and REITs.

  15. Tim McCormick
    3
    Tim McCormick
    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
    2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    Tim McCormick enjoys a strong choice for issuers and other parties involved in equity and debt capital markets work. He also advises public company clients on corporate governance and securities advisory issues.

  16. William (Bill) Gorman
    3
    William (Bill) Gorman
    Goodmans LLP
    Goodmans LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
    2026 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked

    Bill Gorman represents companies from a variety of industry sectors in public offerings and private placements. His clientele includes issuers and underwriters.

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Up and Coming

  1. David Tardif
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    David Tardif
    Stikeman Elliott LLP
    Stikeman Elliott LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
    2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    David Tardif is a Montréal-based partner who offers wide-ranging expertise in debt and securities issuances, as well as broader strategic M&A matters. He acts for a broad spectrum of issuers, investors and financial institutions.

  2. Jessica Myers
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    Jessica Myers
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
    2026 | Up and Coming | 4 Years Ranked

    Jessica Myers offers notable strengths in a broad range of debt and equity capital markets work, acting for both issuers and financial institutions. She is based in the firm's Calgary office.

  3. Michael Eldridge
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    Michael Eldridge
    McCarthy Tétrault LLP
    McCarthy Tétrault LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
    2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked

    Michael Eldridge is based in the firm's Toronto office and is recognised for his experience in handling public and private securities offerings.

  4. Michael Hickey
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    Michael Hickey
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
    2026 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked

    Michael Hickey's capital markets practice sees him advise clients in a wide array of debt and equity transactional matters on behalf of issuers and investment banks.

  5. Steven Cutler
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    Steven Cutler
    Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
    Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP | Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
    2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Steven Cutler is based in the firm's Toronto office and is held in high esteem for his equity capital markets practice. He frequently advises clients on issuances, corporate disclosure and wider governance matters.