Q4 | Torys Quarterly
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Fall 2021
Canadian Sector Report
Industries in Canada are transforming rapidly, and investors and sector participants are moving on new opportunities and avenues for growth. Read our analysis in the latest Torys Quarterly.
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The Next Wave of Innovation in Canada
Powerful agents of change have set in motion innovations that span the Canadian business landscape. Torys looks at the opportunities that are emerging across industries and sectors.
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74% of our partners ranked in Chambers and Partners
We are proud that 74% of our Canadian partners—the highest percentage among leading Canadian law firms—are ranked by Chambers.
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Latest News & Insights
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ESG cases continue to trend upwards in Canada
Read partners Dennis Mahoney and John Terry’s insight on ESG trends they have been seeing in their practice.
Oct 21 2021
Insight
Data breach class actions: No harm, no foul?
Data breaches and cyberattacks continue to make headlines as individuals and companies alike have become increasingly reliant on digital services, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aug 25 2021
Insight
Energy Regulatory Watch | Q4 2021
Emerging trends and developments for the energy industry in Ontario
Oct 27 2021
Insight
Climate change disclosure coming soon for Canadian reporting issuers
On October 18, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) proposed National Instrument 51-107 Disclosure of Climate-related Matters and its companion policy.
Oct 25 2021
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John Emanoilidis elected in American College of Governance Counsel 2021 Class of Fellows
Oct 14 2021
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Express yourself: Supreme Court of Canada rules Ontario’s reduction of Toronto’s wards did not violate freedom of expression
The Supreme Court’s 5-4 split decision may extend greater stability to Canada's federal and provincial governments in the context of constitutional claims.
Oct 7 2021
Recent Work Highlights
- George Weston C$1.2 billion sale of bakery businessesTorys is acting as counsel to George Weston in its proposed C$1.2 billion sale of Weston Foods fresh and frozen bakery businesses to affiliated entities of FGF Brands Inc.Read more
- Landmark Ontario Connects initiativeTorys is acting as counsel to Infrastructure Ontario as the public authority for the Ontario Connects initiative, a new, innovative procurement process involving reverse auction events to subsidize the construction of high-speed internet projects throughout the province, a component of Government of Ontario’s C$4 billion commitment to connect every region in Ontario to reliable, high-speed internet by the end of 2025
- Privatization of Brookfield Property PartnersTorys acted as counsel to Brookfield Asset Management in its acquisition of all of the limited partnership units of Brookfield Property Partners L.P., representing a value of US$6.5 billionRead more
- Manulife C$2 billion Series 1 LRCN offeringTorys acted as counsel to Manulife in its C$2 billion public offering of 3.375% limited recourse capital notes Series 1 and related issuance of C$2 billion of non-cumulative Class 1 shares Series 27 as limited recourse trust assetsRead more
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85%
Cross-practice work
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