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® provides legal and regulatory advice to investment fund dealers, portfolio managers and investment fund managers regarding their regulatory registration, reporting and compliance requirements as well as applicable prospectus and registration exemptions.
If you would like to create and manage 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.
BAX Securities Law® advises:
- on 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;
- on various asset classes including equity, debt, commodities, derivatives and digital assets; and
- investment dealers, exempt market dealer, advisers and investment fund managers on registration and compliance matters.
We also advise sponsors and managers of Private Equity and Venture Capital funds through every stage in the investment life cycle, from fund structuring formation and capital raising to exiting investments and the return of capital to investors.
Key Contacts

Barbara Hendrickson
Founder, Award Winning Securities Lawyer
Barbara has practiced in the securities and corporate areas for nearly 30 years.
Investment Funds Law News and Insights
BAX Securities Law Announces Toronto Business Lawyers Association Monthly Meeting
Toronto, June 1, 2026: BAX Securities Law is pleased to announce the 10th year anniversary of the Toronto Business Lawyers Association (TBLA). The TBLA was…
BAX Securities Law Announces April Toronto Business Lawyers Association Monthly
BAX Securities Law is pleased to invite friends and colleagues to the next meeting on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 9:30 am at Chefs…
Barbara Hendrickson re-appointed to BCSC Fintech Advisory Forum
Barbara Hendrickson, founder and Managing Partner of BAX Securities Law, has been reappointed to a third two-year term as member…
CSA Reduces Regulatory Burden for Continuous Disclosure for Investment Funds
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have published a series of Final Amendments are designed to reduce the regulatory burden on…
Structuring a Cross-Border Securities Offering: Common U.S. Exemptions for Private
Canadian companies increasingly look south of the border for growth capital, drawn by deeper U.S. markets and sophisticated investor bases….
CSE Publishes Notice 2025-006 – Notice of Approval – Amendments
CSNX Markets Inc. (CSE) has published Notice 2025-006 – Notice Of Approval – Amendments To CSE Listing Policies – Major…
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, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
- The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory: Barbara Hendrickson has been repeatedly recognized in the Corporate Finance & Securities Law area.



