Craig Hoskins

First Year of Call

Areas of Practice
Capital Markets

Description
The success of a company is dependent on a number of aspects, but financing, strategy and experience is imperative for consistent growth. With nearly three decades of experience advising clients on complex, mission-critical transactions and risk management, Craig brings this trifecta to life when representing his clients.

Craig has an innate ability to understand his clients’ needs, and effectively and efficiently help them achieve their objectives. By taking the time to learn about their business, he can better advocate for their interests. Craig understands the importance of finding solutions rather than simply identifying the issues.

When Craig’s clients seek his advice, it often involves high-stake transactions, resolving deadlocks or corporate governance challenges. Craig’s approach is calm, thoughtful and strategic. This helps to get the team focused, mitigate any tension and stress for his clients, so that everyone may work towards a timely and effective outcome.

On several occasions, Craig has been sought after by a client after the completion of a transaction in which he was on the adverse side of the table. This is a testament to his experience, strategic insights, problem solving and natural ability to empower his clients.

Services
Public and private M&A transactions Initial and secondary public offerings
Private equity and venture capital transactions Corporate governance
Domestic cross-border M&A transactions Creative corporate restructurings
Going-private transactions Proxy contests, shareholder requisitions and director disputes
With an undergraduate degree in music, Craig’s passion for music has been influential throughout his career. It has taught him the importance of creating a well-rounded working environment – one in which he can provide legal advice at an intensive level while keeping a grounded perspective and enjoying the small things around him, like trail-running in Stanley Park.

Awards & Distinctions
Best Lawyers in Canada (2019-2020) in Private Equity Law and Leveraged Buyouts
IFLR (International Financial Law Review) 1000 (2023 / 2020 / 2019 / 2018 / 2017) – Notable Practitioner in M&A and Equity Capital Markets
Acritas Stars (2020 / 2019 / 2018 / 2017) – Designated as an “Independently rated star lawyer”, nominated by senior in-house counsel clients
IFLR 1000 (2015) – Leading lawyer in Financial and Corporate