Lawrence Wilder

Lawrence Wilder has carved out a notable niche in assisting both public and private entrepreneurs, guiding them through the intricacies of expanding their ventures. His expertise spans the full spectrum of business growth, from initial stages of equity funding to the complexities of launching Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). In the realm of mergers and acquisitions, Lawrence's proficiency covers a wide range, including both friendly and contested transactions, for private and public entities alike.

His advisory role extends to special committee mandates, where Lawrence provides comprehensive counsel on corporate governance within the framework of intricate public dealings. His influence has been particularly prominent in leading deals within Canada's Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) and hospitality sectors. Notably, in 2017, he played a pivotal role for a vendor in finalizing Canada’s inaugural Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) qualifying acquisition.

Lawrence's international private equity practice is bustling, representing a roster of top-tier international and Canadian private equity funds, alongside institutional investors and their portfolio companies, across a diverse array of sectors.

His commitment extends beyond the legal sphere into philanthropic efforts in Toronto and contributing to the academic community as a guest speaker on corporate governance and finance at Toronto’s premier business schools, Schulich School of Business and Rotman School of Business.

Lawrence has been instrumental in the financing of early-stage blockchain ventures, establishing himself as the firm's liaison with the Global Legal Blockchain Consortium. Additionally, he's significantly involved in the burgeoning public cannabis market financing, aiding U.S. and international cannabis enterprises in navigating the Canadian capital markets.

Recognized for his contributions and expertise, Lawrence has been ranked by Chambers (Nationwide-Canada, REITs), honored by Best Lawyers (Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law), and listed in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory (Corporate Mid-Market/Corporate Finance and Securities).

Beyond his legal practice, Lawrence's dedication to community service is evident through his board memberships at The Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies, and his past leadership at the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre. His insights into M&A and financing have also made him a sought-after speaker, contributing to discussions at Lexpert and The Entrepreneurship Society events.