Investment Funds
Our clients choose us for our expert advice on investment fund structuring and management
Overview
BAX Securities Law™ advises on fund investment activities from fund formation, product development, marketing and sales, operations, regulatory compliance and regulatory investigations.
BAX Securities Law™ advises on:
- BAX Securities Law™ provides legal and regulatory advice to investment funds, dealers portfolio managers and investment fund managers regarding their regulatory registration, reporting and compliance requirements as well as applicable prospectus and registration exemptions.
- We assist with the formation of ETFs, pooled funds, private equity funds, venture capital funds, mortgage investment entities, closed-end funds and real estate funds including REITs and limited partnerships.
- We advise on various asset classes including equity, debt, commodities, derivatives and digital assets.
- We advise dealers, advisers and investment fund managers on registration and compliance matters.
- If you would like to put up an investment fund in Canada and require advice on structuring and developing the fund as well as applicable securities and financial services regulatory requirements, we can assist.
Key Contacts
Barbara Hendrickson
Founder, Award Winning Securities Lawyer
Barbara has practiced in the securities and corporate areas for nearly 30 years.
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Awards and Recognition
- Best Lawyers Best Canadian Law Firm: BAX Securities Law™ received this award in 2025 and 2026
- Canadian Lawyer Top Corporate Law Boutiques: BAX Securities Law™ received this award in 2016, 2027, 2018, 2019, 2020
- The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory: Barbara Hendrickson recognized in Corporate Finance & Securities Law