Understanding Investment Banking

Originally held on June 9 - 10, 2011, the archived conference is now available for purchase either as a video stream with downloadable link to materials; or on CD-Rom (audio archive with program materials).

Whether you advise issuers or underwriters, you will need to know the roles and responsibilities of investment bankers involved in a securities offering. And, if your client is contemplating a merger, acquisition, sale or restructuring, you will benefit from understanding how your client's financial advisor can contribute towards a successful transaction. You will also find it helpful to know what investment bankers expect from you.

This intensive Osgoode Professional Development course is designed to provide a comprehensive, practical overview of all the key areas of wholesale banking activities. It will offer you valuable insight into the daily activities of investment bankers and the workings of a bank-owned investment dealer. Topics include:

  • Responsibilities of underwriters, placement agents and brokers in corporate finance transactions
  • Identifying and managing conflicts of interest
  • OSC, IIROC regulatory updates
  • How underwriting syndicates are formed and how they work
  • Strategies for selling a public equity offering
  • Types of debt offerings and the role of rating agencies
  • Key issues in project and infrastructure financings
  • Role of investment bankers in due diligence investigations
  • Understanding key provisions of underwriting agreements
  • Key considerations in business valuation methodologies
  • Update on recent key cases
  • Reputation and legal risks associated with M&A advisory engagements

While you could possibly pick this information up over years of doing deals, you’ll be much better equipped if you attend this unique course now.

Course Leader

Robert J. Richardson, Vice President and Associate General Counsel
Wholesale Banking & Corporate Development, CIBC

OPD Program Lawyer

William Luby

wluby@osgoode.yorku.ca