James H. Lisson, Lawyer
Conference Speaker
Federated Press Contributions
| Speaker, "When to Use a Search Firm" Today's Board Selection Context Session, Board Composition and Director Selection Conference, Toronto, September 23, 1998 |
| Speaker, "Derivatives: Insolvency Cases Studies – Are the Cases Relevant" Risk Management/Derivatives Session, Financial Executives Summit, Toronto, November 20-21, 1996 |
Biography
| Born 16 June 1950 |
| Educated McGill University B.Comm. (Hons.) 1972; Dalhousie University LL.B. 1975; Yale University LL.M. 1976 |
| Partner, Corporate/Commercial, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP 1983– |
| Seconded as Special Counsel for financial institution matters to the Federal Department of Finance 1985-86 |
| Associate with present firm 1978-83 |
| Called to the Bar of Ontario 1978 |
| Director, The Clarke Institute of Psychiatry Foundation 1995– |
| Director (1987-94) and Chairman of the Board (1993-94), The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited |
| Executive Member (1990-92) and Chair (1992-94), Canadian Bar Association National Business Law Section |
| Executive Member (1982-90) and Chair (1990-92), Canadian Bar Association-Ontario Business Law Section |
| Member, Donalda Club, Toronto Cricket, Skating & Curling Club |
| Author, numerous articles on topics in the corporate and commercial law fields, including specifically financial institutions |
Practice Description
| Mr. Lisson's practice focuses on corporate finance generally and on financial institutions, in particular. His areas of expertise include corporate reorganizations (including amalgamations, private transactions and financial hardship restructurings); acquisitions and divestitures financial institutions regulations; loan financings; securities distributions; public company corporate governance; distribution and joint venture agreements; and the making of business investments in Canada. |
Address
| Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP |
| Box 50 |
| 1 First Canadian Place |
| Toronto, Ontario M5X 1B8 |
| Telephone: (416) 8626782 |
| Telecopier: (416) 862-6666 |
| E-mail: jlisson@osler.com |
| Web: www.osler.com |