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A&O Shearman advises on Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce’s USD1.3 billion senior notes offering
A&O Shearman represented the underwriters in connection with Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce’s (CIBC) public offering of USD300 million aggregate principal amount of Floating Senior Notes due 2030 and USD1bn aggregate principal amount of 5.627% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2030.
A&O Shearman advises the underwriters of Dynex Capital’s preferred stock offering
Home Page Explore the views of the world's leading lawyers on the issues that matter for global business. A&O Shearman was formed in 2024 via the merger of two historic firms, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling.
A&O Shearman advises on Bank of Montreal’s USD1 Billion Medium-Term Notes Issuance
A&O Shearman represented the underwriter in connection with Bank of Montreal’s issuance of USD1bn aggregate principal amount of its Floating Rate Notes due 2028, under its U.S. medium-term note program. Bank of Montreal is the eighth largest bank in North America by assets, with total assets of CAD1.5 trillion as of July 31, 2026.
SEC Ends Shareholder Proposal No-Action Relief Process | JD Supra
On August 14, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance (the "Division") announced that it has ended, effective immediately, the longstanding no-action relief process that was a central part of the shareholder proposal framework governed by Rule 14a-8.
A&O Shearman advises on Wabash’s convertible senior notes offering
A&O Shearman represented the initial purchasers in connection with a Rule 144A offering by Wabash National Corporation of USD150 million aggregate principal amount of 4.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2032. Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, and another leading global financial institution acted as joint book-running managers.
A&O Shearman advises on Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce’s USD500 million Limited Recourse Capital
Explore the views of the world's leading lawyers on the issues that matter for global business. A&O Shearman was formed in 2024 via the merger of two historic firms, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling.
A&O Shearman advises on Bank of Montreal’s USD2.75 billion medium-term notes offering
A&O Shearman represented the underwriters in connection with Bank of Montreal’s registered public offering of USD2.75bn of medium-term notes, comprising USD750 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.547% Fixed/Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2029, USD750m aggregate principal amount of its 4.879% Fixed/Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2032 and USD1.25bn aggregate principal amount of its 5.298% Fixed/Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2037, under its U.S. medium-term note program.
A&O Shearman advises on Ontario Teachers’ CAD1 Billion Senior Notes Offering
A&O Shearman represented the agents in connection with a Rule 144A/Regulation S offering by Ontario Teachers’ Finance Trust (OTFT) of CAD1bn aggregate principal amount of 4.000% Senior Notes due 2036. The notes were issued under OTFT’s global debt program and are guaranteed by Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board. The notes were listed on the Official List of Euronext Dublin and admitted to trading on its Global Exchange Market (GEM).
A&O Shearman advises on Bell Canada’s USD650 million notes offering and concurrent debt tender offers
A&O Shearman represented the underwriters in connection with Bell Canada’s registered public offering of USD650m aggregate principal amount of its 5.450% series US-11 notes due 2036, which were guaranteed by its parent, BCE Inc. The notes were offered in the United States under the SEC’s Multijurisdictional Disclosure System (MJDS) for Canadian issuers.
A&O Shearman advises on Blue Moon Metals’ CAD156.25 million “bought deal” equity offerings
The 10,625,000 common shares included 625,000 shares sold pursuant to the partial exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option. Concurrently, Blue Moon Metals completed a private placement of 5,000,000 common shares at CAD10.00 per share. The offerings together resulted in aggregate gross proceeds to the company of CAD156.25 million, before deducting commissions and offering expenses. The public offering and concurrent private placement were both conducted on a “bought deal” basis.
A&O Shearman advises on OMERS Finance Trust’s USD1 billion notes offering
A&O Shearman represented the agents in connection with a Rule 144A/Regulation S offering by OMERS Finance Trust of USD1bn aggregate principal amount of 4.000% Senior Notes due 2031 under its CAD20bn Debt Issuance Program. Notes issued under the Program are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by OMERS Administration Corporation.
SEC proposes amendments to permit optional semiannual reporting
As Chairman Atkins noted in his statement released in connection with the proposed amendments, the proposed rule is part of a broader effort to reduce the obligations and associated costs of being a public company and is part of the SEC’s “Make IPOs Great Again agenda that is aimed at incentivizing companies to go and stay public.” Background Since 1970, public companies have been subject to the SEC’s quarterly reporting requirements that have required them to file three quarterly reports on...
A&O Shearman steers Odyssey Marine Exploration on USD1 billion deep-sea critical minerals merger
A&O Shearman is advising on the merger of Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (Odyssey) and American Ocean Minerals Corporation (AOMC), a landmark transaction that will create a U.S.-controlled deep-sea critical minerals platform at a pro forma equity value of approximately USD1bn. AOMC and Odyssey will combine in an all-stock merger, bringing together AOMC's extensive deep-ocean mineral exploration rights with Odyssey's decades of operational expertise in ocean exploration and technology.
A&O Shearman advises on CDP Financial Inc.’s USD350 million senior notes offering
A&O Shearman represented TD Securities in connection with a Rule 144A/Regulation S offering by CDP Financial Inc. of USD350m aggregate principal amount of Floating Rate Notes due 2029 under its USD30 billion Senior Note Program. Notes issued under the program are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (La Caisse), parent company of CDP Financial Inc.
A&O Shearman advises Fairfax on USD1.65 billion consortium acquisition of Kennedy Wilson
A&O Shearman is advising Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (TSX: FFH and FFH.U) (“Fairfax”) in the acquisition of Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: KW) (“Kennedy Wilson”) in a take-private transaction by a consortium led by Kennedy Wilson’s Chairman and CEO and certain other senior executives of the company, together with Fairfax.
A&O Shearman advises StereoLabs on Acquisition by Ouster
A&O Shearman advised StereoLabs, a French pioneer in AI-powered vision and perception solutions, on its acquisition by Ouster, Inc., a US-based leader in high-resolution digital LiDAR sensors and artificial intelligence software. Founded in 2010, StereoLabs provides high-quality 3D vision solutions for advanced perception systems used across robotics, industrial applications, and smart infrastructure.
A&O Shearman advises on CDP Financial Inc.’s CAD750 million senior notes offering
A&O Shearman represented the agents in connection with a Regulation S offering by CDP Financial Inc. of CAD750m aggregate principal amount of 3.650% Senior Notes due 2035 under its USD30bn Senior Note Program. This was an offering of additional 3.650% Senior Notes due 2035, which were originally issued by CDP Financial Inc. in October 2025. Notes issued under the Program are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, parent company of CDP Financial Inc.
A&O Shearman Advises Underwriters on CIBC Senior Notes
A&O Shearman represented the underwriters in connection with Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce’s (CIBC) public offering of USD400 million aggregate principal amount of Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2030 and USD1.6bn aggregate principal amount of 4.283% Fixed-to-Floating Senior Notes due 2030.
A&O Shearman Advises Underwriters on Bank of Montreal Notes
A&O Shearman represented the underwriters in connection with Bank of Montreal’s registered public offering of USD1.1bn aggregate principal amount of its 4.439% Fixed/Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2032, under its U.S. medium-term note program. Bank of Montreal is the seventh largest bank in North America by assets, with total assets of CAD1.5tn as of October 31, 2025.
A&O Shearman releases Annual Report and Proxy Statement preparation guides to supplement its Annual Corporate Governance and Executive Compensation Survey
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Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce’s USD700 million limited recourse capital notes offering
A&O Shearman represented the underwriters in connection with Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce’s (CIBC) public offering of USD700m aggregate principal amount of its 6.500% Fixed Rate Reset Limited Recourse Capital Notes Series 9 (Non-Viability Contingent Capital (NVCC)) (Subordinated Indebtedness) and concurrent issuance of 700,000 Non-Cumulative 5-Year Fixed Rate Reset Class A Preferred Shares Series 64 (Non-Viability Contingent Capital (NVCC)).
A&O Shearman guides Genmab’s USD6 billion bank/bond financing
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A&O Shearman advised Genmab A/S on its USD6bn combined bank/bond financing in connection with its USD8bn acquisition of Merus N.V. The bank component of the financing involved a credit agreement providing for new senior secured credit facilities consisting of a USD1bn senior secured term loan “A” facility, a USD2bn senior secured term loan “B” facility and a USD500 million senior secured revolving credit facility.
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A&O Shearman guides Mattamy's dual tranche high yield notes offering
A&O Shearman represented Mattamy Group Corporation in connection with its Rule 144A/Regulation S offering of USD475 million aggregate principal amount of its 6.000% Senior Notes due 2033 and CAD350m aggregate principal amount of its 5.500% Senior Notes due 2032. Mattamy intends to use the net proceeds from this offering to fund the redemptions of its outstanding 5.250% Senior Notes due 2027 and 4.625% Senior Notes due 2028 and to repay certain borrowings under its revolving credit facility.
A&O Shearman guides Bank of Montreal’s USD750 million medium-term notes offering
A&O Shearman represented BMO Capital Markets in connection with Bank of Montreal’s registered public offering of USD750m aggregate principal amount of its 4.100% Fixed/Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2027, under its U.S. medium-term note program. Bank of Montreal is the seventh largest bank in North America by assets, with total assets of CAD1.5 trillion as of October 31, 2025.
A&O Shearman Advises on TELUS USD1.5bn Hybrid Notes Offering
A&O Shearman represented the underwriters in connection with TELUS Corporation’s registered public offering of USD1.5bn of hybrid notes. This was TELUS’s second offering of hybrid debt securities in the U.S. following an earlier offering in June 2025.
A&O Shearman Advises on Deal
A&O Shearman has advised La Caisse (formerly CDPQ), a global investment group, in connection with its strategic investment in Pike Corporation (“Pike”), a leading provider of grid infrastructure services in the United States. This transaction supports grid modernization for U.S. electric utilities. La Caisse is partnering with TPG, a leading global alternative asset manager, to acquire a majority interest in Pike.
SEC expands confidential review of registration statements
The SEC recently announced new accommodations to expand the types of companies and registration statements eligible for confidential SEC review. In this post, we summarize key takeaways from the announcement, including what is updated and what will remain unchanged.
SEC Adopts Payment Disclosure Rules For Resource Extraction Companies
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"Why Are Fewer Students Applying to Law School?" by Ryan Robski
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2015" by Ryan Robski
Abstract Second-year JD student Ryan Robski was chosen as Osgoode's 2015 Dean for a Day. He was supposed to have moved into Dean Lorne Sossin's office on March 5 and Sossin was to have attended his classes. However, in light of the labour disruption at York University, Robski and Sossin decided to forego trading places. This short interview with "Dean Robski" was taped March 19 in Sossin's office while he was out. Repository Citation Robski, Ryan, "Dean for a Day: 2015" (2015). Student Life.
"LSSO applauds Law Society for reversal on digital-only bar materials" by Ryan Robski
LSSO applauds Law Society for reversal on digital-only bar materials
"Student debt top focus for law student group" by Ryan Robski
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"LSSO sets priorities for 2015/2016 at 2nd Annual General Meeting" by Ryan Robski
LSSO sets priorities for 2015/2016 at 2nd Annual General Meeting
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