Grant Y. Wong

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Grant Wong is a respected capital markets and securities lawyer with a transactional practice focused on mergers and acquisitions (M&A). He is recognized by IFLR1000 Financial and Corporate Guide (2020) as a rising star in private equity and M&A.

Representing Canadian and international clients, Grant acts on a broad range of domestic, foreign and multijurisdictional corporate transactions including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, reorganizations, prospectus offerings, private placements and private equity investments.

Grant acts for clients in a range of industries including technology, and frequently advises Chinese clients on M&A, investments, corporate financings and Canadian securities regulatory matters.

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acted for a TSX mining company in connection with a public offering and merger
acted for a TSX oil & gas industry company in a series of public and private securities offerings
acted for a TSXV industrial company in connection with a Chinese private equity investment
acted for a foreign company in connection with an acquisition of a controlling interest in a TSX listed high technology company
acted for a number of China-based companies with going public in Canada, listings on Canadian exchanges and equity offerings
acted for underwriters and agents in listing and equity offerings

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Rankings & Recognition

Recognized by IFLR1000 Financial and Corporate Guide 2022 as a Rising Star in the areas of Private Equity and M&A
Recognized by IFLR1000 Financial and Corporate Guide 2019-2020 as a Rising Star in Private Equity and M&A
Recognized in IFLR1000 Financial and Corporate Guide 2015-2018 as a Rising Star in Canada for Capital Markets and M&A
Selected as a Canadian Corporate Lawyer to Watch in the Lexpert 2011 Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-border Corporate Lawyers in Canada
Recipient of the Lexpert Rising Star Award 2010 – “Top Canadian Lawyers under Forty”

Education & Admissions

1997

Called to the British Columbia bar

2015

Admitted as Solicitor (non-practising), Hong Kong

2003

Admitted to the New York bar

2001

Admitted as Solicitor (non-practising), England and Wales

1996

LLB University of British Columbia

1993

B.Comm. University of British Columbia

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Proposed Amendments to Transform the CSE Senior Tier into a Non-Venture Exchange

On August 1, 2024, proposed changes were published to revise the definition of "venture issuer" and transform the CSE Senior Tier into a non-venture exchange.

Aug 19, 2024

The New CSE Senior Tier

The Canadian Securities Exchange implemented amendments that include the addition of a new Senior Tier for larger and later stage issuers.

Apr 26, 2023

Ask Not for Whom the Bell Tolls….The Clock is Ticking for Unregistered Crypto Trading Platforms Operating in Canada as CSA Announce Enhanced Pre-Registration Undertakings

CSA Staff Notice 21-332: Increased compliance standards for crypto exchanges and guidance on the application of Canadian securities laws to crypto assets.

Mar 8, 2023

Exemption for CBCA Reporting Issuers from Uncontested Director Election Proxy Form Requirements

The CSA published an exemption for CBCA-incorporated reporting issuers from the form of proxy requirement for uncontested election of directors.

Feb 2, 2023

CSA Publishes Results of Continuous Disclosure Review Program Activities

CSA Staff Notice 51-364 - Continuous Disclosure Review Program Activities for fiscal years ended March 31, 2022 and March 31, 2021.

Jan 26, 2023