Lawrence D. Wilder

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Lawrence Wilder is an experienced corporate and securities counsel who advises entrepreneurs and assists them in achieving their business objectives. His advice focuses upon successfully navigating all stages of business development, from the initial equity funding to initial public offerings, merger and acquisition transactions and other liquidity events. Lawrence’s securities practice encompasses all aspects of corporate finance as well as providing sound counsel to public company special committees on corporate governance and securities law compliance in the context of complex transactions. In addition, Lawrence has advised on a number of special situation mandates including proxy contests where he has represented shareholder groups effecting change at the Board level as well as target Boards managing such challenges. Lawrence has a busy and expanding private equity practice, acting for global private equity funds, as well as institutional investors and their investee companies in a wide variety of industries.

Lawrence has showcased his knowledge and experience in speaking engagements at various venues both in Canada and internationally. He has participated in faculty programs at each of Toronto’s leading business schools: York University’s Schulich School of Business and the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Business. Outside of the office, Lawrence has had active involvement with numerous charitable organizations.

Lawrence’s remarkable track record includes repeated recognition by The Best Lawyers in Canada, Chambers Canada, and The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, establishing him as a go-to lawyer for various legal areas.