Élise Renaud

Élise Renaud has leading-edge expertise based on an in-depth knowledge of the regulations applicable to the wealth management and financial services industry. Élise recognizes the importance of this industry within Canadian society and respects the role of the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and self-regulatory organizations (SRO) in protecting investors. She has been recognized by The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as an expert in the area of Investment Funds and Asset Management. Élise’s practice focuses on the regulatory environment governing the daily activities of dealers, portfolio managers and investment fund managers. She advises clients during transactions outside the ordinary course of business, in particular when selling or purchasing assets under management or administration. Élise also advises portfolio managers and dealers registered under the Derivatives Act (Quebec). In addition to providing advice to registrants on registration, governance and compliance, Élise advises fund managers on creating investment funds, distributing securities of their funds and during the daily administration and management of the investment funds. She helps clients deploy diverse investment strategies aimed at retail and/or institutional investors.