Founded in 1862, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt is a business law firm practicing internationally from offices across Canada and New York City, New York. The firm's clients include industry and business owners in all segments of the market and at various stages in the growth of their businesses. Osler's business-focused practice areas include banking and finance, corporate finance and securities, emerging companies, insolvency and restructuring, litigation, dispute resolution, real estate, and mergers and acquisitions. The firm's corporate finance practice involves advising clients on private placements, public offerings and alternative listing methods such as reverse takeovers and capital pool company transactions.