Practice Areas

Capital Market and Security · IPO

We advise issuers on initial public offerings, with a particular focus on NASDAQ listings. Our team includes both U.S. and Canadian qualified lawyers, allowing us to provide fully integrated cross-border advice throughout the IPO process.

We support clients at every stage of going public, including pre-IPO reorganizations to ensure that corporate structures are efficient, compliant, and aligned with market expectations. We also assist with the preparation of disclosure documents, including prospectuses and related filings, presenting a clear and compelling equity story while meeting all applicable regulatory requirements.

With Canadian and U.S. licensed lawyers in our team, we offer a genuinely cross-border approach. We understand the interplay between jurisdictions and help clients navigate both regulatory frameworks seamlessly, particularly in connection with U.S. capital markets transactions.

We are known for being strategic, responsive, and flexible. We anticipate issues early, adapt quickly as transactions evolve, and develop practical, solution-oriented approaches to help clients navigate complexity and execute successfully.

Representative Matters

  • Acting as issuer’s counsel in connection with the IPO of Lorenzo Developments Inc. (LCDC)
  • Acting as issuer’s counsel to a Canadian fintech and payment company on its proposed Nasdaq listing, including shareholding reorganization and the design and issuance of an employee equity incentive plan.
  • Acting as issuer’s counsel to a virtual currency company operating in Hong Kong and Canada on corporate and structural reorganizations in preparation for a proposed Nasdaq listing.
  • Acting as issuer’s counsel on the pre-IPO restructuring and proposed TSX IPO of a Mongolian gold mining company.