Andrew Avis

Andrew Avis is an associate in Gowling WLG's Toronto office, where he practises corporate and securities law with a focus on capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and securities regulatory matters. He advises public and private companies across a range of industries, including mining, technology, healthcare, life sciences and real estate.

Andrew has significant experience advising issuers on going-public transactions, including initial public offerings, reverse takeovers and direct listings on Canadian stock exchanges. He also advises Canadian companies on U.S. listings, whether through a cross-listing or a going-public transaction. His mergers and acquisitions practice covers public and private M&A, including domestic and cross-border acquisitions and business combinations.

Andrew acts for issuers, underwriters and investors on equity and debt financings, including public offerings, bought deals, private placements and venture capital financings.

Beyond his transactional practice, Andrew regularly advises public companies on corporate governance and securities regulatory compliance, including continuous disclosure obligations, stock exchange requirements, equity compensation arrangements and shareholder matters. He has experience advising issuers listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, Canadian Securities Exchange, and Nasdaq.