Program Chair(s)
Grant Vingoe
Chief Executive Officer, Ontario Securities Commission
Heather Zordel
Gardiner Roberts LLP
The regulation of Canadian securities is complex and evolving.
To succeed, you need a firm foundation in all the key areas of practice, and sound knowledge of the diverse web of rules and regulations.
Stay current and build comprehensive expertise in securities law in this intensive course, developed and delivered by leaders in Canadian securities law.
What you’ll Learn
You will gain you a practical and thorough understanding of the essential aspects of Canadian securities law and practice, covering:
Principal elements of securities regulation across Canada
Types of securities that can be offered through private placements
Overview of exemption criteria for private placements across Canada
Current and emerging trends in securities litigation and enforcement
Preparing the documentation for a public offering: key considerations
Public mergers and acquisitions – arrangements and new rules for takeover bids
Corporate governance: best practices for public companies
Ethics and professionalism in securities law practice
Regulatory updates and future directions in securities practice
Who Should Attend
Junior and mid-level associates practicing in corporate and securities law
Lawyers who want to develop their securities law expertise
Regulators
Investment dealers and advisors
Corporate executives
Finance officers
Civil litigators who practice securities litigation
Faculty
Aaron Atkinson
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
Sarah Bradley
Ombudsman and Chief Executive Officer, Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments
Keith R. Chatwin
Stikeman Elliott LLP
Mary G. Condon
Professor & Former Dean, Osgoode Hall Law School
Alex Gorka
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Naizam Kanji
General Counsel, Ontario Securities Commission
Brian Koscak
Executive Vice President, Head of Business & Legal Affairs, Creative Wealth Media Lending Inc.
Stacey Long
Senior Legal Counsel, AUM Law
Michael Partridge
Goodmans LLP
Leila Rafi
McMillan LLP
Lawrence Ritchie
Partner, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Richard Roskies
Senior Legal Counsel, AUM Law
Johanna Superina
Ontario Securities Commission
Philippe Tardif
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Sean Vanderpol
Stikeman Elliott LLP
John Wilkin
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Rachel Young
Crown Counsel, Serious Fraud Office, Complex Prosecutions Bureau, Ministry of the Attorney General (Ontario)
Attendee
Canadian Securities Law and Practice
“Excellent subject matter, timely, informed and articulate.”
Agenda
View the 2022 program brochure and agenda to see what you’ll learn from leading experts.
Register
Available course sections
Recorded: Jan 26, 2022
$1,495 + Tax
Printable Registration Form
If a downloadable form is required, please contact osgoodepd@osgoode.yorku.ca.
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CPD and Accreditation
OsgoodePD is an accredited provider with the LSO, the Law Society of BC and NY CLE Board. Select your location to view the eligible hours you may claim.
| Substantive | 11h 15m |
|---|---|
| Professionalism | 1h 45m |
| Total | 13h |
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Deeper Learning Opportunities
LLMs
Are you a law graduate or an executive/senior professional with at least 5 years of specialized experience? Consider a full-time or part-time LLM degree.
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Do you have an LLB/JD? Consider taking a single LLM course for deeper learning in a specific area of practice – all credits will apply towards a Professional LLM.
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