Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Canada
Band 4
Email address
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+1 403 298 3649Chambers Review
Bennett Jones operates an established and respected banking group known for its strength in Calgary, as well as maintaining a robust offering in Toronto. Its expertise cuts across a range of sectors, but the firm is especially notable for its handling of financings in fields such as energy, infrastructure and natural resources. The team demonstrates wide-ranging expertise covering mandates such as project and acquisition finance, and is further recognised for its experience handling syndicated and asset financing work. The practice represents a varied client base comprising borrowers as well as hedge funds and other institutional investors. The group is also noted for its activity representing non-traditional lenders and credit providers.
Work Highlights
- Bennett Jones assisted Stantec with making substantial amendments to a CAD1.1 billion syndicated credit facility which included sustainability-linked pricing terms.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They continually provide a high level of service with excellent response times."
"Their team has strong knowledge of our industry sector, of our business in particular, and of new developments in banking and credit finance.”
"They continually provide a high level of service with excellent response times."
"Their team has strong knowledge of our industry sector, of our business in particular, and of new developments in banking and credit finance.”
Notable Practitioners
Mark Rasile is an experienced banking and finance lawyer who advises on a range of high-value credit facilities. Based in Toronto, his clients include prominent investment banks, private equity houses and several major borrowers in the energy sector.
"Mark provides us with excellent service. He has a strong institutional knowledge of our company, our industry and the overall credit market."
"Mark is excellent to deal with. He continually demonstrates a strong background and expertise on various financing transactions. His service levels are high and he is always willing to discuss questions as needed."
"Mark is a very commercial lawyer who provides helpful advice and negotiates effectively on our behalf."
Calgary-based Karen Dawson regularly advises lenders and borrowers on a diverse range of finance transactions, including acquisition finance and refinancing mandates. She also has experience concerning the amendment of credit agreements. Her client base includes private equity houses and other alternative lenders.
"She communicates well and she works to understand all the complexities of the situation, structuring and recommending a path for the best outcome."
"Karen consistently delivers strong work to tight deadlines. She provides good advice and grasps our commercial intentions quickly."
"She is always responsive and attentive to our needs."