
‘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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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




