Alexander Katznelson

Member

Recent Publication:

Future of Stablecoins in Canada Following Budget 2025 [Alert]

Alex Katznelson, Darren Nguyen, and Julie Choi discuss the Canadian federal government's 2025 budget and the introduction of steps to regulate stablecoins.

Alex concentrates his practice on securities and capital markets matters. He represents companies and investment banks in public offerings, private placements, stock exchange listings, M&A transactions, and proxy and corporate governance matters. His practice covers a number of industries, including technology, health care and life sciences, crypto and blockchain, as well as food and beverage, among others.

Alex acts for his clients in cross-border capital market financings, assisting businesses with accessing Canadian and U.S. capital market opportunities, including listing on the Nasdaq, NYSE, TSX, TSXV, Cboe, and CSE. Leading companies seek out Alex for his meaningful advice on securities law matters, including - among other things - continuous disclosure requirements. He also counsels businesses on general commercial and corporate law matters, including drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and establishing business structures.

Prior to joining the firm, Alex practiced at a full-service business law firm in Toronto. He earned his LL.B, with honors, from the University of Buckingham, his B.A. in public administration and justice studies from York University, and a certificate for advanced negotiation skills from the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution.

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Experience

News

Cozen O’Connor Recognized in Best Law Firms – Canada in Seven Practice Areas for 2026

October 31, 2025

Best Lawyers recognized Cozen O’Connor LLP as a “Best Law Firm” in one practice area nationally and seven practice areas regionally in the 2026 Best Law Firms – Canada report.

Cozen O’Connor Named to The Global and Mail’s Canada’s Best Law Firms for 2026 List

October 21, 2025

Cozen O’Connor has been named to The Globe and Mail’s list of Canada’s Best Law Firms for 2026, recognizing the firm in the area of Capital Markets.

Cozen O’Connor Continues its Canadian Expansion, Adding a Leading Securities and Capital Markets Team to its Toronto Office

February 01, 2023

Andrew Elbaz and Alexander Katznelson join as members and Zachary Janes and Michael Shafarenko as associates in the firm's Corporate Practice Group in Toronto.

Publications

Future of Stablecoins in Canada Following Budget 2025 [Alert]

November 06, 2025

Alex Katznelson, Darren Nguyen, and Julie Choi discuss the Canadian federal government's 2025 budget and the introduction of steps to regulate stablecoins.

CSA Expands LIFE Exemption: Blanket Relief Order Increases Capital Raising Limits for Listed Issuers [Alert]

May 28, 2025

Alexander Katznelson and Hayden Wang discuss the Canadian Securities Administrators' order raising capital limits to a maximum of $50 million and streamlining application processes.

One Year with the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption [Alert]

November 30, 2023

Alexander Katznelson, Kevin Roggow, Zachary Janes, and Dilina Lallani discuss the requirements for issuers to rely on the LIFE Exemption, including qualification criteria, offering parameters and disclosure requirements, and provides commentary on how the rules have been applied over the past year.

Events & Seminars

Upcoming Events

Your 2025 Legal Wrapped: Updates Worth Replaying

December 02, 2025 - Webinar

Join us for our year-end webinar series, running December 2–3 and 9–10, featuring a curated lineup of timely legal insights and practical reminders to keep your business, family, and compliance strategies in tune for 2026. From family law agreements to competition reform, economic outlooks, and cross-border markets, each session delivers actionable takeaways to help you stay ahead of the next verse in regulation and risk. Finish the year on a strong note, staying informed, prepared, and ready for what lies ahead in the new year.

Past Events

Growth and Development Program

June 22, 2023 - Toronto

Education

  • University of Buckingham, LL.B., 2015
  • York University, B.A., 2013

Awards & Honors

The Globe and Mail Canada’s Best Law Firms: Capital Markets (2026)

  • Ontario

Canadian Bar Association

Law Society of Ontario