Michael Bunn
Partner
Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP
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Biography
Michael Bunn practises corporate and securities law with an emphasis on the investment management sector. He regularly advises on the establishment and capital-raising needs of Canadian and international investment funds, including private equity funds, venture capital funds, hedge funds and retail mutual funds. Once a fund is launched, he remains on hand to advise on continuous disclosure, regulatory, corporate governance and other ongoing matters. He also provides registration advice for Canadian and international investment fund managers, investment advisors and dealers regarding their business activities in Canada.
Prior to joining our Toronto office, Mr. Bunn practised at a leading offshore law firm in the Cayman Islands and at another major law firm in Toronto.
Professional experience
Collapse allLL.B., University of Ottawa, 2003
B.A., University of Ottawa, 1999
- Cayman Islands 2007
- Ontario 2004
- Chambers Canada, Nationwide: Investment Funds - Fund Formation, Chambers and Partners, 2025
- Who's Who Legal: Canada – Private Funds 2017-2024
- Acritas Stars 2019-2021 – Designated as an "Independently rated lawyer"
- Acritas Stars 2017-2018 – Designated as a 'Star' lawyer by a panel of over 4,300 senior in-house counsel
News
Client work
Deveron Corp. in settlement with dissident shareholders
August 19, 2024
Citadel Income Fund in a high-profile proxy fight opposite Saba Capital Management, L.P. and certain associated parties
September 15, 2023
Newport Private Wealth Inc. is acquired by NFP
August 02, 2022
Natixis Investment Managers sell Class A subordinate voting shares in Fiera Capital Corporation
March 15, 2022