ProfessionalsChristopher J. Cummings

Christopher J. Cummings
Partner
Tel: +1-212-373-3434
Fax: +1-212-492-0434
emailccummings@paulweiss.com
1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York,
NY
10019-6064
Fax: +1-212-492-0434
Toronto-Dominion Centre, 77 King Street West, Suite 3100
Toronto,
ON
M5K 1J3
Canada
Tel: +1-416-504-0522
Fax: +1-416-981-7126
Christopher Cummings is a partner in the Corporate Department and a member of the firm’s Capital Markets and Canadian Practice Groups. Based in New York and Toronto, he practices U.S. securities law with a particular emphasis on cross-border capital markets and mergers and acquisitions. He has worked on a broad range of public and private transactions for investment banks and companies in a number of industries, including oil and gas, mining, financial services, transportation, technology and telecommunications.
Chris has been recognized as a leading lawyer in the area of Capital Markets by Chambers Global, Legal 500 and Who’s Who Legal.
EXPERIENCE
Examples of Chris’ previous representations include:
- Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and CDP Financial in the establishment of a $20 billion debt program and multiple offerings of notes;
- Teck Resources for U.S. corporate and securities law matters, including in multiple securities offerings;
- The underwriters in the IPO and multiple follow-on offerings for Shopify;
- The Province of Alberta for U.S. securities law matters;
- New Gold for U.S. corporate and securities law matters, including multiple high yield bond and other securities offerings;
- ATS Automation Tooling Systems for U.S. corporate and securities law matters, including its high yield bond offering;
- Constellation Software in its public offering of rights and convertible debentures;
- The underwriters in numerous offerings by Enbridge, Fortis, Manulife Financial, Precision Drilling, Seven Generations Energy and TC Energy;
- MAG Silver for U.S. corporate and securities law matters;
- Savaria Corporation in its acquisition of Span-America Medical Systems;
- Sprott Asset Management in its successful unsolicited acquisition of Central GoldTrust;
- The placement agents and initial purchasers for high yield bond offerings by Athabasca Oil, Canbriam Energy and Hammerhead Resources;
- Equinox Gold for U.S. corporate and securities law matters;
- The underwriters in the IPO of CPI Card Group;
- Aurizon Mines in its defense against an unsolicited offer from Alamos Gold and its acquisition by Hecla Mining;
- AuRico Gold in a high yield bond offering and in its merger with equals with Alamos Gold;
- Enghouse Systems in its acquisition of CTI Group; and
- The underwriters in the IPO of Kinder Morgan Canada.
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- Dec 18, 2018
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- Aug 31, 2018
- Client News
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The Stars Group Completes Acquisition of Sky Betting & Gaming and $6.8 Billion Financing
- Jul 13, 2018
- Client News
The Stars Group Completes Acquisition of Sky Betting & Gaming and $6.8 Billion Financing
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TransCanada PipeLines Completes $2.5 Billion Public Offering of Senior Notes
- May 07, 2018
- Client News
TransCanada PipeLines Completes $2.5 Billion Public Offering of Senior Notes
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- May 08, 2018
- Publications
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- Apr 10, 2018
- Client News
Nutrien Completes Debt Exchange Offers and Related Consent Solicitations
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Shopify Closes $658 Million Public Offering
- Feb 23, 2018
- Client News
Shopify Closes $658 Million Public Offering
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- Jan 03, 2018
- Events
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Corporate partners Christopher Cummings, Andrew Forley, Adam Givertz and Ted Maynard, litigation partner Susanna Buergel and bankruptcy partner Alice Eaton participated in Paul, Weiss's annual seminar series, "U.S. Legal Developments…
First Majestic Completes $150 Million Convertible Senior Notes Offering
- Dec 29, 2017
- Client News
First Majestic Completes $150 Million Convertible Senior Notes Offering
First Majestic Silver Corp. completed an offering of $150 million aggregate principal amount of its 1.875% convertible senior notes due 2023.
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- Jan 11, 2018
- Publications
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Agrium and PotashCorp Complete Merger, Creating $36 Billion Company
- Jan 01, 2018
- Client News
Agrium and PotashCorp Complete Merger, Creating $36 Billion Company
Paul, Weiss represented Canadian agricultural products and services giant Agrium Inc. in its $36 billion merger of equals with Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan.
Mountain Province Diamonds Closes $330 Million Offering of Senior Secured Second Lien Notes
- Dec 11, 2017
- Client News
Mountain Province Diamonds Closes $330 Million Offering of Senior Secured Second Lien Notes
Paul, Weiss advised Mountain Province Diamonds Inc. in its offering of $330 million aggregate principal amount of 8.000% senior secured second lien notes due 2022.
Yamana Gold Closes $300 Million Senior Notes Offering
- Dec 04, 2017
- Client News
Yamana Gold Closes $300 Million Senior Notes Offering
Paul, Weiss advised Canada-based gold producer Yamana Gold Inc. in its offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.625% senior notes due 2027.
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- Nov 22, 2017
- Client News
Precision Drilling Completes High Yield Debt Offering and Tender Offer
Precision Drilling Corporation completed a Rule 144A and Regulation S offering of $400 million of 7.125% senior notes due 2026.
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- Nov 17, 2017
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TransCanada PipeLines Completes $1.25 Billion Public Offering of Senior Notes
Canadian energy infrastructure company TransCanada PipeLines Limited completed a U.S. public offering $700 million aggregate principal amount of 2.125% senior notes due 2019 and $550 million aggregate principal amount of floating rate …
Suncor Energy Completes $750 Million Public Debt Offering
- Nov 15, 2017
- Client News
Suncor Energy Completes $750 Million Public Debt Offering
Paul, Weiss advised Calgary-based integrated energy company Suncor Energy Inc. in a public offering of $750 million of its 4.000% senior notes due 2047.
Q3 2017 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
- Oct 12, 2017
- Publications
Q3 2017 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
The following is our summary of significant U.S. legal and regulatory developments during the third quarter of 2017 of interest to Canadian companies and their advisors.
Enbridge Completes $700 Million Public Offering of Floating Rate Senior Notes
- Oct 10, 2017
- Client News
Enbridge Completes $700 Million Public Offering of Floating Rate Senior Notes
Enbridge Inc., a Canadian company that operates the world’s longest crude oil and liquids transportation system, completed a public offering of $700 million aggregate principal amount of floating rate senior notes due 2020.
Seven Generations Energy Completes High Yield Notes Offering and Tender Offer
- Oct 02, 2017
- Client News
Seven Generations Energy Completes High Yield Notes Offering and Tender Offer
Canada-based natural gas company Seven Generations Energy Ltd. completed a $700 million offering of its 5.375% senior notes due 2025, and a tender offer for its 8.250% senior notes due 2020.
Q2 2017 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
- Aug 08, 2017
- Publications
Q2 2017 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
The following is our summary of significant U.S. legal and regulatory developments during the second quarter of 2017 of interest to Canadian companies and their advisors.
Province of Alberta Completes $1.5 Billion Public Offering
- Jul 26, 2017
- Client News
Province of Alberta Completes $1.5 Billion Public Offering
Paul, Weiss represented the Province of Alberta, Canada in its public offering of $1.5 billion of 2.200% bonds due July 26, 2022.
Enbridge Completes $1 Billion Public Offering of Hybrid Securities
- Jul 14, 2017
- Client News
Enbridge Completes $1 Billion Public Offering of Hybrid Securities
Canadian natural gas distribution company Enbridge Inc. completed a public offering of $1 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.50% fixed-to-floating rate subordinated notes due 2077.
Enbridge Completes $1.4 Billion Public Offering
- Jul 07, 2017
- Client News
Enbridge Completes $1.4 Billion Public Offering
Calgary-based energy infrastructure company Enbridge Inc. completed a public offering of $700 million aggregate principal amount of 2.90% senior notes due 2022 and $700 million aggregate principal amount of 3.70% senior notes due…
Platinum Group Closes Private Placement of Convertible Notes
- Jun 30, 2017
- Client News
Platinum Group Closes Private Placement of Convertible Notes
Paul, Weiss advised Platinum Group Metals Ltd. on a private placement of $20 million aggregate principal amount of 6 7/8% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2022.
Enbridge Completes $500 Million Public Offering of Floating Rate Senior Notes
- Jun 15, 2017
- Client News
Enbridge Completes $500 Million Public Offering of Floating Rate Senior Notes
Enbridge Inc., a Canadian company that operates the world’s longest crude oil and liquids transportation system, completed a public offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of floating rate senior notes due 2020.
Shopify Closes $500 Million Public Offering
- May 24, 2017
- Client News
Shopify Closes $500 Million Public Offering
Shopify Inc., the leading cloud-based, multi-channel commerce platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses, closed a $500 million equity offering of 5,500,000 Class A subordinate voting shares at a price of $91 per share.
New Gold Closes $300 Million High Yield Offering
- May 18, 2017
- Client News
New Gold Closes $300 Million High Yield Offering
Paul, Weiss represented New Gold Inc., in its high yield offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount of 6.375% senior notes due 2025.
Intact Financial Corporation Completes Bought Deal Financing
- May 11, 2017
- Client News
Intact Financial Corporation Completes Bought Deal Financing
Intact Financial Corporation (Intact) announced the completion of its Cdn$360 million bought deal subscription receipt offering for the issuance of 3.9 million subscription receipts at a price of Cdn$91.85 per subscription receipt…
Q1 2017 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
- May 04, 2017
- Publications
Q1 2017 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
There were a flurry of U.S. legal and regulatory developments during the first quarter of 2017 of interest to Canadian companies and their advisors.
New Gold Closes Equity Offering
- Mar 10, 2017
- Client News
New Gold Closes Equity Offering
Paul, Weiss advised New Gold Inc., a Canadian intermediate gold mining company, in its public offering of common shares.
Manulife Completes $750 Million Subordinated Notes Offering
- Feb 24, 2017
- Client News
Manulife Completes $750 Million Subordinated Notes Offering
Manulife Financial Corporation, a leading international financial services group, completed a public offering of $750 million aggregate principal amount of 4.061% subordinated notes due 2032.
Athabasca Oil Corporation Closes Notes Offering
- Feb 24, 2017
- Client News
Athabasca Oil Corporation Closes Notes Offering
Athabasca Oil Corporation closed a private placement of $450 million aggregate principal amount of 9.875% senior secured second lien notes due 2022.
Paul, Weiss Hosts Seminar Series on U.S. Legal Developments Affecting Canadian Companies
- Feb 07, 2017
- Events
Paul, Weiss Hosts Seminar Series on U.S. Legal Developments Affecting Canadian Companies
Corporate partners Christopher Cummings, Andrew Foley, Adam Givertz and Ted Maynard and litigation partners Susanna Buergel and Roberto Gonzalez participated in Paul, Weiss's annual seminar series, "U.S. Legal Developments…
Pretium Closes Convertible Notes Offering
- Feb 14, 2017
- Client News
Pretium Closes Convertible Notes Offering
Paul, Weiss advised Pretium Resources Inc. in its completed $100 million private placement of 2.25% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2022.
President and Congress Eliminate SEC Resource Extraction Rule
- Feb 15, 2017
- Publications
President and Congress Eliminate SEC Resource Extraction Rule
On February 14, President Trump signed a joint resolution of Congress passed under the Congressional Review Act eliminating an SEC rule requiring resource extraction issuers to disclose payments made to the U.S. or foreign…
Fortuna Closes Public Common Share Offering
- Feb 09, 2017
- Client News
Fortuna Closes Public Common Share Offering
Fortuna Silver Mines Inc., a growth oriented, precious metal producer focused on mining opportunities in Latin America, closed a $75 million underwritten public offering of 11,873,750 Common Shares, at an offering price of $6.30…
2016 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
- Jan 09, 2017
- Publications
2016 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
The following is a roundup of significant U.S. legal and regulatory developments during 2016 of interest to Canadian companies and their advisors.
Enbridge Completes $750 Million Public Offering of Hybrid Securities
- Dec 20, 2016
- Client News
Enbridge Completes $750 Million Public Offering of Hybrid Securities
Enbridge Inc., a Canadian company that operates the world's longest crude oil and liquids transportation system, completed a public offering of $750 million aggregate principal amount of 6.00% fixed-to-floating subordinated notes …
Province of Alberta Completes $2.25 Billion Public Offering
- Dec 08, 2016
- Client News
Province of Alberta Completes $2.25 Billion Public Offering
Paul, Weiss represented The Province of Alberta, Canada in its public offering of $2.25 billion of 1.90% bonds due December 6, 2019.
Enbridge Completes $1.5 Billion Public Offering
- Nov 29, 2016
- Client News
Enbridge Completes $1.5 Billion Public Offering
Enbridge Inc., a Canadian company that operates the world's longest crude oil and liquids transportation system, completed a public offering of $750 million aggregate principal amount of 4.250% senior notes due 2026 and $750…
TransCanada Completes Cdn$3.5 Billion Public Offering
- Nov 16, 2016
- Client News
TransCanada Completes Cdn$3.5 Billion Public Offering
TransCanada Corporation completed a public offering of common shares in the U.S. and Canada for gross proceeds of approximately Cdn$3.5 billion.
Precision Drilling Completes High Yield Debt Offering
- Nov 04, 2016
- Client News
Precision Drilling Completes High Yield Debt Offering
Precision Drilling Corporation completed a Rule 144A and Regulation S offering of its 7.750% senior notes due 2023 for gross proceeds of $350 million.
Client Alert: Q3 2016 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
- Oct 20, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: Q3 2016 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
The following is our summary of significant U.S. legal and regulatory developments during the third quarter of 2016 of interest to Canadian companies and their advisors.
AquaVenture Completes Initial Public Offering
- Oct 12, 2016
- Client News
AquaVenture Completes Initial Public Offering
AquaVenture Holdings Ltd. completed its initial public offering. The gross proceeds to the issuer from the initial public offering were $134.6 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and estimated offering…
Agrium and PotashCorp to Merge, Creating $36 Billion Company
- Sep 12, 2016
- Client News
Agrium and PotashCorp to Merge, Creating $36 Billion Company
Paul, Weiss is advising Agrium Inc. in its $36 billion merger of equals agreement with Potash Corporation.
Shopify Closes $330 Million Public Offering
- Aug 22, 2016
- Client News
Shopify Closes $330 Million Public Offering
Shopify Inc., the leading cloud-based, multi-channel commerce platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses, closed a $330 million underwritten public offering of 8,625,000 Class A subordinate voting shares, of which…
Golden Star Closes Common Share and Convertible Notes Offerings
- Aug 03, 2016
- Client News
Golden Star Closes Common Share and Convertible Notes Offerings
Paul, Weiss client Golden Star Resources Ltd., a Canadian gold mining company that owns and operates mines in western Ghana, Africa, closed a $34.5 million underwritten public offering of 46,000 common shares and a concurrent…
Client Alert: Q2 2016 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
- Aug 01, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: Q2 2016 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
The following is our summary of significant U.S. legal and regulatory developments during the second quarter of 2016 of interest to Canadian companies and their advisors.
Client Alert: SEC Adopts Disclosure Rules for Resource Extraction Issuers
- Jul 08, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: SEC Adopts Disclosure Rules for Resource Extraction Issuers
On June 27, 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") adopted final rules requiring resource extraction issuers to disclose payments made to the U.S. federal government or foreign governments for the commercial…
Client Alert: SEC Proposes to Modernize Property Disclosures for Mining Registrants
- Jun 29, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: SEC Proposes to Modernize Property Disclosures for Mining Registrants
On June 16, 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") announced proposed rules to modernize the property disclosure requirements for mining registrants, with the objective of aligning standards with current…
Suncor Energy Closes Cdn$2.9 Billion Equity Offering
- Jun 22, 2016
- Client News
Suncor Energy Closes Cdn$2.9 Billion Equity Offering
Paul, Weiss client Suncor Energy Inc., Canada's leading integrated energy company, completed a Cdn$2.9 billion public offering of 82,225,000 common shares.
WestJet Airlines Closes $400 Million Bond Offering
- Jun 16, 2016
- Client News
WestJet Airlines Closes $400 Million Bond Offering
Paul, Weiss advised new client WestJet Airlines Ltd., a leading high value Canadian airline, in connection with its issuance of $400 million aggregate principal amount of 3.50% senior notes due 2021.
Teck Resources Closes $1.25 Billion Notes Offering
- Jun 08, 2016
- Client News
Teck Resources Closes $1.25 Billion Notes Offering
Paul, Weiss advised Teck Resources Limited, a Canadian diversified resource company with major business units focused on copper, steelmaking coal, zinc and energy, in connection with its issuance of $650 million aggregate…
Client Alert: Q1 2016 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
- Apr 27, 2016
- Publications
Client Alert: Q1 2016 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
The following is our summary of significant U.S. legal and regulatory developments during the first quarter of 2016 of interest to Canadian companies and their advisors.
Sprott Physical Silver Trust Completes Public Offering in U.S. and Canada
- Apr 18, 2016
- Client News
Sprott Physical Silver Trust Completes Public Offering in U.S. and Canada
Sprott Physical Silver Trust, a Canadian trust that invests in physical silver bullion and trades on NYSE Arca and the Toronto Stock Exchange, completed a public offering of 14,145,000 units in the United States and Canada for…
TransCanada Completes Largest Share Sale in Canadian History
- Apr 01, 2016
- Client News
TransCanada Completes Largest Share Sale in Canadian History
TransCanada Corporation completed a public offering in the United States and Canada of subscription receipts for gross proceeds of approximately Cdn$4.42 billion.
Manulife Completes $1.75 Billion Senior Notes Offering
- Mar 04, 2016
- Client News
Manulife Completes $1.75 Billion Senior Notes Offering
Manulife Financial Corporation, a leading international financial services group, completed a public offering of $1 billion aggregate principal amount of 4.150% senior notes due 2026 and $750 million aggregate principal amount of …
Enbridge Completes $2.3 Billion Public Offering in United States and Canada
- Mar 01, 2016
- Client News
Enbridge Completes $2.3 Billion Public Offering in United States and Canada
Enbridge Inc., a Canadian company that operates the world's longest crude oil and liquids transportation system, completed a public offering of 56,511,000 common shares in the United States and Canada for gross proceeds of…
Sprott Asset Management Completes Acquisition of Central GoldTrust
- Jan 18, 2016
- Client News
Sprott Asset Management Completes Acquisition of Central GoldTrust
Paul, Weiss client Sprott Asset Management LP, a Toronto-based alternative asset manager, announced the completion of its unsolicited takeover bid to acquire all of the outstanding units of Central GoldTrust in exchange for units …
2015 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
- Jan 12, 2016
- Publications
2015 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
The following is our annual summary of significant U.S. legal and regulatory developments during 2015 of interest to Canadian companies and their advisors.
Client Alert: SEC Re-Proposes Rules for Resource Extraction Issuers
- Dec 17, 2015
- Publications
Client Alert: SEC Re-Proposes Rules for Resource Extraction Issuers
On December 11, 2015, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") voted 3-1 to re-propose rules that would require resource extraction issuers to disclose payments made to the U.S. federal government or foreign governments …
Client Alert: FAST Act Adopted - Amends JOBS Act, Codifies Resale Exemption and Provides for Disclosure Simplification
- Dec 09, 2015
- Publications
Client Alert: FAST Act Adopted - Amends JOBS Act, Codifies Resale Exemption and Provides for Disclosure Simplification
On December 4, 2015, President Obama signed into law the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (the "FAST Act"). Although primarily a transportation bill, the FAST Act contains various securities law-related provisions that …
CPI Card Group Closes IPO
- Oct 15, 2015
- Client News
CPI Card Group Closes IPO
CPI Card Group Inc., a leading provider of comprehensive financial payment card solutions in North America, closed its initial public offering of 17,250,000 shares of common stock at an initial offering price of $10 per share,…
Client Alert: SEC Proposes Executive Compensation Clawback Rules
- Jul 09, 2015
- Publications
Client Alert: SEC Proposes Executive Compensation Clawback Rules
On July 1, 2015, as mandated by Section 954 of the Dodd-Frank Act, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") voted 3-to-2 to propose new Rule 10D-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange…
ATS Automation Tooling Systems Closes $250 Million Offering of Senior Notes
- Jun 17, 2015
- Client News
ATS Automation Tooling Systems Closes $250 Million Offering of Senior Notes
Paul, Weiss client ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc., a leading provider of automated manufacturing and assembly systems, closed an offering of $250 million of its 6.5% senior notes due 2023. The offering was made pursuant to…
Shopify Closes IPO
- May 27, 2015
- Client News
Shopify Closes IPO
Shopify Inc., a leading cloud-based commerce platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses, closed its initial public offering of 8,855,000 Class A subordinate voting shares at an initial offering price of $17 per…
Client Alert: Q1 2015 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
- May 04, 2015
- Publications
Client Alert: Q1 2015 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
A summary of significant U.S. legal and regulatory developments during Q1 2015 of interest to Canadian companies and their advisors.
TransCanada PipeLines Completes $750 Million Offering in Taiwan
- Mar 31, 2015
- Client News
TransCanada PipeLines Completes $750 Million Offering in Taiwan
TransCanada PipeLines Limited completed an offering in Taiwan of $750 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.60% senior notes due 2045. TransCanada PipeLines is a Canadian company that operates primarily in three business…
Paul, Weiss Hosts Seminar Series on U.S. Legal Developments Affecting Canadian Companies
- Jan 22, 2015
- Events
Paul, Weiss Hosts Seminar Series on U.S. Legal Developments Affecting Canadian Companies
Corporate partners Christopher Cummings, Andrew Foley, Adam Givertz and Ted Maynard and litigation partners Susanna Buergel and Elizabeth Sacksteder participated in Paul, Weiss's …
TransCanada PipeLines Completes $750 Million Public Offering
- Jan 12, 2015
- Client News
TransCanada PipeLines Completes $750 Million Public Offering
TransCanada PipeLines Limited completed a public offering in the United States for gross proceeds of approximately $750 million, including $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 1.875% senior notes due 2018 and $250…
Client Alert: 2014 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
- Jan 09, 2015
- Publications
Client Alert: 2014 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
A summary of significant U.S. legal and regulatory developments during 2014 of interest to Canadian companies and their advisors.
Canbriam Energy Closes Private Offering of $250 Million
- Nov 14, 2014
- Client News
Canbriam Energy Closes Private Offering of $250 Million
Canbriam Energy Inc. completed a Rule 144A and Regulation S offering of its 9.75% senior notes due 2019 for gross proceeds of $230 million. Canbriam Energy is a private intermediate exploration and production company with a focus …
Suncor Energy Closes $750 Million Public Offering
- Nov 25, 2014
- Client News
Suncor Energy Closes $750 Million Public Offering
Paul, Weiss client Suncor Energy Inc. closed a U.S. public offering of $750 million of senior notes due 2024. Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, HSBC, BNP Paribas and RBS acted as joint bookrunning managers. Headquartered in Calgary,…
Q3 2014 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
- Oct 14, 2014
- Publications
Q3 2014 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
A summary of significant U.S. legal and regulatory developments during the third quarter of 2014 of interest to Canadian companies and their advisors.
Q2 2014 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
- Jul 18, 2014
- Publications
Q2 2014 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
A summary of significant U.S. legal and regulatory developments during the second quarter of 2014 of interest to Canadian companies and their advisors.
Precision Drilling Completes $400 Million High Yield Debt Offering
- Jun 03, 2014
- Client News
Precision Drilling Completes $400 Million High Yield Debt Offering
Precision Drilling Corporation completed a Rule 144A and Regulation S offering of its 5.250% senior notes due 2024 for gross proceeds of U.S. $400 million. Precision Drilling Corporation is a Canadian company that provides oil…
Ivanhoe Mines Completes Concurrent Offering and Private Placement
- Jun 10, 2014
- Client News
Ivanhoe Mines Completes Concurrent Offering and Private Placement
Paul, Weiss client Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. announced the closing of its offering of 95,834,100 units at Cdn$1.50 per unit for aggregate proceeds of Cdn$143,751,150. Each unit consists of one common share and one common share purchase…
Q1 2014 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
- May 12, 2014
- Publications
Q1 2014 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
SEC Provides Guidance Following Court of Appeals Ruling in Conflict Minerals Case
- May 02, 2014
- Publications
SEC Provides Guidance Following Court of Appeals Ruling in Conflict Minerals Case
2013 U.S. Legal and Regulatory Developments
- Jan 07, 2014
- Publications