David Seville

David stands at the forefront of Torys’ Capital Markets Practice, offering profound expertise in guiding both issuers and underwriters through the nuances of equity and debt financing, on both domestic and international fronts. His counsel spans continuous disclosure, corporate governance, and regulatory compliances specific to financial institutions, making him a pivotal figure for clients navigating the complexities of regulatory capital instruments, including limited recourse capital notes and the intricacies of Canada’s bail-in regime.

His proficiency extends into guiding public entities, private equity ventures, and pension funds through the intricacies of acquisitions, divestitures, and corporate restructuring, ensuring strategic advantage in a competitive marketplace. David’s role in pivotal transactions, such as Empire Life’s landmark offering and Duo Bank’s strategic acquisition, underscores his unmatched capability in turning complex legal challenges into successful outcomes.

Acknowledged by Chambers Canada as an unflappable and intelligent professional who consistently delivers, David’s reputation is bolstered by his substantial contributions to financial institution regulatory capital instruments and a multitude of high-stakes public offerings and private placements.

Beyond his professional achievements, David dedicates time to pro bono work, significantly contributing to the legal landscape of sports and international child empowerment through organizations like Right To Play International. His educational background, combined with his bar admissions in Ontario, rounds off a profile of a distinguished lawyer whose contributions to capital markets and regulatory practices are both significant and wide-ranging.