About Edward

Ted Claxton practises transactional corporate law, particularly mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, cross-border projects, securities, venture capital and derivative products. He was formerly a partner in the business law groups at Stikeman Elliott LLP (29 years) and Dentons Canada LLP (2 years) and ran his own practice, Claxton Business Law, acting for Canadian and international companies and funds with a cross-border focus. He has published on securitizations, royalty trusts and cross-border securities regulation and is a member of the Barreau du Québec and the Law Society of Ontario, recognized by Lexpert, Best Lawyers and Martindale.

Education & credentials

Law school
Dalhousie University
Undergraduate
McGill University, B.A. History (1979)
Other degrees
B.C.L., McGill University (1982)

Listing compiled from public sources in July 2026. Confirm Edward B. (Ted) Claxton’s licence and standing in the Barreau du Québec directory ↗