There is a “huge appetite” for initial public offerings (IPOs) in Canada, “especially in key sectors,” McCarthy Tétrault partner Patrick Boucher tells Canadian Lawyer. In an article, author Zena Olijnyk explores what’s fuelling Canada’s booming IPO market, drawing on Patrick’s industry-leading insights
On August 31, 2020, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (“OSFI”) issued a press release announcing that it is phasing out certain measures put in place earlier this year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, relating to the special capital treatment of loan and insurance premium payment deferrals.
The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a wave of reform amongst foreign investment regulators, as governments attempted to secure their economies for unprecedented fallout. We have outlined five top Investment Canada Act trends thus far in 2020, which we expect to continue for the duration of the year.
This article explores the nature and extent of the repercussions of the pandemic on private equity and venture capital funds and offers some practical solutions to help promote a successful market relaunch.
In this post by lawyers in our Bankruptcy & Restructuring Group, we share a high-level review of some of the available options in light of the current economic situation caused by the pandemic.
Lawyers in our Bankruptcy and Restructuring group, including Jamey Gage and Heather Meredith, discuss the strain on businesses caused by COVID-19. Based on their experience assisting clients in challenging circumstances, our restructuring experts from across the country outline key steps and considerations for businesses that may be facing liquidity challenges and financial uncertainty as a result of the present circumstances.