Barbara has practiced in the securities and corporate areas for nearly 30 years, including with a leading international law firm, a leading national law firm, a Vancouver based boutique securities law firm, as senior legal counsel with the Ontario Securities Commission and, for the last 14 years, her own boutique law firm. As a former regulator and experienced securities lawyer, Barbara brings a special combination of skills and abilities to assist her clients.
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) announced on November 17, 2020 that it has awarded a total of CAD $585,000 to three whistleblowers, each of whom provided timely, specific and credible information that helped advance enforcement…
On November 20, 2020, of the Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) and the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) announced a proposed new prospectus exemption designed to provide greater access to capital for Alberta…
On November 18, 2020 the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published its biennial report (CSA Multilateral Staff Notice 51-361 Continuous Disclosure Review Program Activities for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019)…
BAX Securities Law is pleased to announce that Barbara Hendrickson has been appointed to BCSC Fintech Advisory Forum for a two year term. The Forum is made up of financial technology (fintech) industry professionals and…
On October 29, 2020 the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC), Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) and Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) announced that they are inviting businesses in their respective markets to apply to test innovative products, services…
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) on October 29, 2020 published its biennial report on its continuous disclosure review program (Report). The CSA’s continuous disclosure review program assesses the compliance of issuers’ continuous disclosure documents with…
On October 29, 2020, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) announced that it has created a new branch – the Office of Economic Growth & Innovation (Innovation Office), which is “focused on supporting economic growth and innovation…
Barbara Hendrickson, the managing partner and founder of BAX Securities Law, has been placed on the ReferToHer list as an expert in the Securities & Capital Markets area. ReferToHer was launched in June 2019, as…
BAX Securities Law (BAX) is pleased to announce that for the third time it has been ranked as one of the Top 10 Corporate Boutique law firms in Canada by Canadian Lawyer. It also received this…
On October 13, 2020, Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) published its proposed 2021-22 Statement of Priorities and Budget for public consultation. FSRA is inviting the general public and all stakeholders to review and provide feedback…