Private Investment Funds & Compliance
Wright Business Law advises fund sponsors, private issuers, and exempt market participants on fund formation, offering documents, and securities law compliance. We act across the full lifecycle of private capital raising, from structuring and documentation to ongoing regulatory compliance and fund operations, with advice that is practical, precise, and aligned with how private funds operate in practice.
Licensee, Law Society of Ontario (LSO)
Member, Private Capital Markets Association (PCMA)
17+ years of corporate and securities law experience
Our Services
Fund Formation & Structuring
Designing and launching private investment vehicles including LPs, REITs, MFTs, MICs, and management structures tailored to your strategy.
Exempt Offerings
Practical, regulator-ready support for private placements, offering documents, prospectus exemptions, and capital-raising processes.
Registrant & Exempt Market Compliance
Compliance, registration, filings, and review support for EMDs, PMs, IFMs, and other exempt market participants.
Fund Operations & Governance
Assisting fund sponsors with investor matters, governance, disclosure obligations, and regulatory communications to support compliant fund operations.
Cross-Border US-Canada Offerings
Coordinating Reg D/Reg S and NI 45-106 requirements for efficient cross-border fundraising and parallel fund structures.
Going Public Transactions
Guiding issuers through listings, RTOs, reorganizations, and the transition from private to public markets.
Representative Experience
Acted as securities counsel to a CSE-listed issuer, advising the CEO and board on continuous disclosure, corporate governance and securities law compliance.
July 2026
Structured and formed an Alberta GP/LP real estate fund in reliance on the offering memorandum exemption under NI 45-106.
June 2026
Assisted with the registration of an exempt market dealer, including preparation of policies and procedures manuals and supporting documentation.
April 2026Why Clients Choose Us
Wright Business Law's client-first approach means direct access to senior counsel, predictable fees, and practical advice from a lawyer who understands the capital markets landscape.
- Trusted. Specialized. Transparent.
- 17+ years of corporate, securities, registrant and fund law experience
- Direct access to senior counsel
- Clear scope, predictable fixed rate fees, responsive service
Contact Us
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5-Star Reviews on Google
Wright Business Law acted as Canadian legal counsel for Xcyte Digital Corp. (Florida)’s Capital Pool Company reverse takeover transaction to go public on the TSX Venture exchange. Nick’s breadth of expertise in securities, corporate and tax law and experience in the going-public process is rare. By retaining a single lawyer instead of having several at a larger firm working on the file, we benefited from increased attention, speed and efficiency.
We’ve worked with Nick Wright of Wright Business Law on our real estate investment trust and have been very satisfied with his support on our offering memorandum and ongoing securities law compliance. Nick’s approach is precise and practical. He identifies regulatory issues early and provides clear, workable solutions. We rely on his advice and highly recommend Wright Business Law to other fund managers and issuers.
Nick Wright of Wright Business Law is an outstanding securities lawyer. I had the privilege of working closely with Nick while serving as CEO of Tokenwell Platforms, a CSE-listed public company. Throughout my tenure, he provided exceptional securities law advice, combining deep technical expertise with practical, business-oriented guidance.
Articles
This guide explains the purpose and key provisions of subscription agreements used in Canadian private placements. It discusses investor representations, prospectus exemption compliance, common drafting issues, and practical considerations for issuers conducting exempt market financings under NI 45-106 and related Canadian securities laws.
Read MoreThis article explains the accredited investor exemption under NI 45-106, one of Canada’s principal prospectus exemptions for private placements. It discusses who qualifies as an accredited investor, how issuers rely on the exemption, verification requirements, dealer registration considerations, common compliance issues, and practical guidance for conducting compliant exempt market financings.
Read MoreThe Family, Friends and Business Associates (FFBA) exemption under NI 45-106 allows eligible private companies to raise capital without a prospectus from specified family members, close personal friends and close business associates of an issuer’s principals. This article explains the exemption’s requirements, Ontario-specific obligations, common compliance pitfalls, and practical due diligence steps for issuers.
Read MoreLearn how Ontario’s private issuer exemption under NI 45-106 works, who may rely on it, the exclusion for investment funds, the requirements for permitted purchasers, and the circumstances in which an issuer may lose private issuer status. This guide outlines key compliance considerations for private financings.
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