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John Kruk Toronto Lawyer

John Kruk

Partner | Corporate/Commercial Fasken
In a mature industry, Canadian fund managers need leading edge advice on industry trends and complex regulatory requirements.
Jurisdiction Ontario, 1988
Language(s) English
Office(s) Toronto
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Overview

John Kruk’s practice is focused on investment funds and other products and services offered by investment managers. He advises clients on how to set up,  market, manage and restructure these products and services.

John assists clients with a wide range of investment products and services, whether intended for retail Canadian investors, institutions or anywhere in between. The products range from conventional mutual funds to sophisticated, unique solutions. John also has experience with less common arrangements such as hedge funds, mortgage investment corporations and segregated funds. Advising clients on compliance requirements also is a large part of John’s practice. Beyond products, John also assists clients with buying, selling and reorganizing investment management businesses.

John's practice is recognized by Chambers Global and he has been ranked in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. 

Achievements

Client Work

  • Fiera Capital completes acquisition of Natixis' Canadian operations and funds, [Case - Fiera Capital]
  • June 2021 Investment Grade Bond Pool completes US$32 million IPO, [Deal - June 2021 Investment Grade Bond Pool]
  • Canadian Investment Grade Preferred Share Fund completes US$60 million IPO, [Deal - Various Clients]
  • June 2020 Corporate Bond Trust completes US$40 million IPO, [Deal - Various Clients]
  • US Banks Income & Growth Fund completes IPO, [Deal - Various Clients]
  • Investment grade managed duration Income Fund completes its IPO, the first IPO by a closed end fund using the innovative UTF structure, [Deal - Confidential Clients]
  • Next Edge Capital launches Next Edge Theta Yield Fund, [Deal - Next Edge Capital Corp.]
  • Fiera Capital completes acquisition of Propel Capital for US$12 million, [Deal - Fiera Capital]
  • BlackBerry closes US$1 billion convertible debenture financing, [Deal - Mackenzie Financial Corporation]

Career & Education

Education

  • LLB University of Toronto
  • BA Acadia University

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Member, Canadian Bar Association
  • Member, Investment Funds Technical Advisory Committee of the Ontario Securities Commission
  • Member, Registrant Advisory Committee of the Ontario Securities Commission
  • Member, Legal & Compliance Issues Working Group of The Investment Funds Institute of Canada

Knowledge

News

Publications

  • Chambers Investment Funds 2019: Canada, 12/31/2019
  • Phase 2 Fund Modernization Amendments Now in Effect, 9/30/2014
  • New Rules for Closed-End Funds and Mutual Funds Under Phase 2 Fund Modernization Amendments, 6/25/2014
Article Phase 2 Fund Modernization Amendments Now in Effect Timely Disclosure
Article New Rules for Closed-End Funds and Mutual Funds Under Phase 2 Fund Modernization Amendments Timely Disclosure

Speaking Engagements

  • Reducing Regulatory Burden Related to Registration, Compliance and Investment Funds, 5/6/2019
  • Risks of Cross Licensing Reps in Insurance and Securities, 10/15/2010
Panelist Reducing Regulatory Burden Related to Registration, Compliance and Investment Funds Ontario Securities Commission Roundtable

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