Brian Robert Gray

Brian Gray is the chair of Osler’s Private Equity practice, guiding private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, and strategic acquirers through high-stakes transactions across various industries. Specializing in private equity transactions, complex M&A and cross-border deals, Brian delivers practical, results-driven solutions that help clients invest in, build, and exit Canadian businesses.

Brian’s expertise spans the full spectrum of private equity transactions, including leveraged buyouts, take-private deals, secondary market transactions, and strategic acquisitions. Brian’s tailored guidance extends beyond deal-making to encompass securities law compliance, corporate governance, and other pivotal matters that drive business growth and ensure successful acquisitions and exits. For U.S. and international investors entering the Canadian market, Brian’s cross-border experience is an invaluable asset. Likewise, he provides critical support to Canadian companies seeking to expand their reach abroad, helping them navigate the complexities of global markets with precision.

Brian is a highly skilled negotiator, relentless in securing optimal outcomes for his clients across a diverse array of industries, including technology, financial services, infrastructure, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, retail, and mining. His industry knowledge enables him to quickly grasp complex business models, assess transaction risks, and craft deal structures that align seamlessly with his clients’ strategic goals.

Brian has led many of Canada’s most significant private equity and M&A transactions, including:

PE Points brings you the latest legal insights and important news to keep you up to date on the ever-evolving Canadian private equity landscape.

We look at the key features of co-investments and considerations for potential investors.