Mr. Philip Anisman

Dr. Philip Anisman’s oral history interview covers his distinguished career spanning academia, legal practice, and regulatory reform in Canadian securities and corporate law. His seminal work “Takeover Bid Legislation in Canada” significantly influenced the Canada Business Corporations Act of 1975, establishing him as a leading authority on takeover bid regulation and investor protection. Anisman’s analytical approach involved studying global regulatory experiences, particularly in English-speaking jurisdictions, to develop comprehensive legal frameworks for Canadian markets.

The interview details his academic tenure at University of Western Ontario and Osgoode Hall Law School, where he was known for innovative teaching methods and rigorous examination techniques that earned him the nickname “Anismanian Devil” among students. His visiting professorship at Monash University in Australia (1982-1983) involved research on insider trading legislation for the Australian National Companies & Securities Commission. After transitioning from academia to practice with Goodman & Carr and later establishing a sole practice, Anisman handled complex securities litigation, tax cases, and corporate governance matters, contributing significantly to the development of Canadian securities regulation and minority shareholder protection.

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