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
Implemented an estate freeze for an Ontario private company, including the establishment of a discretionary family trust.
August 2026
Structured and formed an Ontario limited partnership private credit fund implementing a novel business model.
August 2026
Structured and formed an Alberta GP/LP real estate fund in reliance on the offering memorandum exemption under NI 45-106.
July 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 worked with Wright Business Law on our real estate investment trust (REIT) and have been very satisfied with the 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.
I had an absolutely amazing experience working with Wright Business Law. Nick helped us structure and launch our limited partnership and guided us through complex corporate, regulatory and securities law requirements. He is knowledgeable, responsive, practical, and thorough. Nick took what I expected to be a 6 month process from past experience and turned it around in less than 2 months with great detail and reasonable pricing. I highly recommend Nick and his firm.
Articles
Conflicts of interest in Ontario private real estate funds can arise from related-party transactions, affiliate fees, investment opportunity allocation and valuation practices. Effective conflict management requires appropriate provisions in the fund documents, clear offering disclosure and, where applicable, consideration of the independent appraisal requirements under NI 45-106 and registrant obligations under NI 31-103.
Read MoreExempt market dealers often use both securities lawyers and compliance consultants. The appropriate division of work depends on the nature and risk of the issue. This article examines where legal advice is generally appropriate, where consultants can provide effective operational support, and how EMDs can coordinate both within their NI 31-103 compliance systems.
Read MoreLearn when and how private placements may be advertised in Ontario under NI 45-106. This article explains the interaction between prospectus exemptions and dealer registration requirements under NI 31-103, including practical guidance on marketing, accredited investors, exempt market dealers, referral arrangements, and compliance risks for issuers.
Read MoreThis 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.
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