‘Very capable, responsive and collaborative’, Torys’ capital markets practice stands out for its experience in high-value private and public debt and equity offerings, including complex cross-border transactions. Among its recent matters, Toronto-based department co-head Rima Ramchandani advised British Columbia Investment Management Corporation on its C$1.5bn private placement of senior unsecured notes. The Toronto team also includes fellow co-head David Seville, whose focus spans capital markets, M&A and corporate governance; Glen Johnson, who is equipped to handle regulatory and transactional securities work; capital markets chair Kevin Morris; M&A and corporate finance partner Karrin Powys-Lybbe; securitization specialist Jim Hong; and senior associate Michael Murphy. In Calgary, practice co-head Scott Cochlan and partner Michael Pedlow are highlighted as ’second to none’.
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Testimonials
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‘The Torys team is very capable, responsive, and collaborative.’
‘Scott Cochlan is a very experienced legal professional, responsive, able to coordinate his firms resources for our requirements and has become a highly trusted advisor.’
- ‘Janan Paskaran is a very capable transaction-oriented lawyer, he is responsive, thorough, provides strong direction, and crafts very effective agreements through adept negotiations.’
- ‘Michael Pedlow is a very efficient securities practitioner who is able to move quickly and effectively in handling prospectus filings and related transactions.’
- ‘A team of great people totally committed to client outcomes. Scott Cochlan and Michael Pedlow are second to none. Both as lawyers and people.’
‘Michael Zackheim is knowledgeable, pleasant to work with, highly intelligent, responsive, and provides trusted and sound advice.’
Key clients
- British Columbia Investment Management Corporation
- National Bank Financial/CIBC World Markets/Scotia Capital
- Fairfax Financial Holdings
- Manulife Financial Corporation
- Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada
- Brookfield Group of Companies
- Canadian Western Bank
- Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce/iA Financial Corporation/National Bank Financial
- National Bank Financial
- Empire Communities Corp
- Peters & Co, BMO Capital Markets
- RBC Dominion Securities, TD Securities/Partners Value Split Corp
Work highlights
Advised BCI on several bond offerings, including a C$1.5bn private placement of senior unsecured notes.
Advised National Bank Financial and the syndicate of dealers on National Bank of Canada’s C$1bn public offering of fixed/floating rate medium term notes.
Advised Fairfax Financial Holdings on several securities offerings, including exchange offers under the multi-jurisdictional disclosure system.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Rima Ramchandani; David Seville; Scott Cochlan
Other key lawyers
Glen Johnson; Kevin Morris; Karrin Powys-Lybbe; Jim Hong; Michael Murphy; Michael Pedlow; Janan Paskaran; Michael Zackheim