Join leading experts and peers at this invitation-only event exclusively tailored to the most senior members of the securities industry.
Where: Arcadian Loft, 401 Bay Street, 8th floor
Program highlights:
When:
June 14, 2023, 12:00 - 4:30 PM — Cocktails to follow
12:00-12:40 PM
Registration, Lunch & Welcome Remarks by Co-Chair Clarke Tedesco
Insights from the OSC and the Capital Markets Tribunal
Insights on the current state of securities regulation in Ontario, including recent developments, priorities, and challenges.
Panelists:
Naizam Kanji, General Counsel, Ontario Securities Commission
Jeff Kehoe, Director, Enforcement, Ontario Securities Commission
Tim Moseley, Chief Adjudicator, Capital Markets Tribunal
Moderator:
Kate McGrann, Crawley MacKewn Brush LLP
1:25-2:05 PM
A Conversation about the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO)
Insights into challenges and opportunities associated with significant organizational change. Panelists will share their experiences and perspectives on the merger process and discuss the new organization's structure, mandate, and priorities.
Panelists:
Jennifer Armstrong, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO)
Keri Bush, Senior VP, Global Head of Compliance, CI Financial Corp.
Charles Corlett, VP, Enforcement, Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO)Moderator:
Dana Carson, Crawley MacKewn Brush LLP
2:10-2:50 PM
Significant Recent Civil Securities Litigation Decisions
Insights on the current legal landscape and a discussion of the potential impact of recent civil securities litigation decisions on market participants.
Panelists:
Wendy Berman, Partner, Head of Securities Litigation, McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Robyn Campbell, Managing Director, Marsh Canada Limited
Peter Griffin, Counsel, Lenczner Slaght LLP
Moderator:
Robert Brush, Crawley MacKewn Brush LLP
Significant Recent Securities Regulatory Enforcement Decisions
An analysis of recent enforcement decisions and insights into the current state and future of securities regulation. Panelists will discuss the practical implications of these decisions for market participants, including the potential impact on compliance and risk management strategies.
Panelists:
Alan Gardner, Partner, Head of Securities Litigation, Bennett Jones LLP
Brad Moore, Partner, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
Janice Wright, Partner, Wright Temelini LLP
Moderator:
Alistair Crawley, Crawley MacKewn Brush LLP
3:50-4:30 PM
Navigating the Challenges of Internal Investigations in the Securities Industry
Perspectives on various aspects of investigating accounting or auditing matters, including legal compliance, data privacy, whistleblower protection, and crisis management. Panelists will also discuss best practices for minimizing potential legal and reputational risk and dealing with the aftermath of an investigation.
Panelists:
Linda Fuerst, Senior Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP
Michelle McBride, GC & SVP, Enforcement, Litigation & Employment, Canaccord Genuity Group Inc.
Larry Ritchie, Partner, Osler, Hoskin and Harcourt LLP
Moderator:
Melissa MacKewn, Crawley MacKewn Brush LLP
4:30 PM
Closing Remarks & Cocktails
Lexpert Ranks Crawley MacKewn Brush LLP 7th out of 20 for Commercial Litigation Firms in Toronto in the 2024 Who's Who Guide
Crawley MacKewn Brush LLP Recognized in the 2024 Lexpert/American Lawyer 500 Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada
Crawley MacKewn Brush LLP Welcomes Renowned Commercial and Securities Litigator Linda Fuerst as Partner