Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Canada
Band 4
Contact number
+1 416-367-6000About
Provided by Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
BLG’s Financial Services Group is one of the largest and most diverse financial services practices in Canada, with more than 60 recognized market-leading practitioners, with a footprint in each of our offices.
BLG’s Financial Services Group offers a distinctive client-focused approach in our Banking, Financial Services and securitization practice in the following principal areas:
- Corporate banking;
- Structuring lending and other financial transaction for Canadian banking institutions;
- Financing of sponsored borrowers, by private equity and other investors;
- Cross-border loans, including secured syndicated loans in multiple jurisdictions;
- Asset-based lending, both domestic and cross-border and single or multiple lenders;
- Advising lenders concerning subvented financing programs; and
- Project finance, especially energy and electricity-related projects.
Whether acting for a borrower or a lender, BLG’s Financial Services Group’s service-oriented and highly skilled lawyers understand that financings are as varied as the businesses that require them. Our lawyers take pride in being a trusted advisor with the expertise, experience and commitment to shape and implement each particular lending transaction to meet our client’s needs and objectives.
Chambers Review
Borden Ladner Gervais has a large banking and finance team operating from offices across Canada. The group acts on a wide variety of lender mandates in the real estate and natural resources sectors, as well as assisting with construction and project finance matters. The firm also often represents clients in cross-border transactions and is regularly called upon by a number of major Canadian and international banks, as well as non-traditional lenders and sponsors. It is noted for its experience in syndicated acquisition financing, secured credit agreements and refinancing. The department additionally handles a wide range of regulatory matters. Its work in this field covers advice on the launch of new financial products, including cryptocurrencies.
Work Highlights
- Borden Ladner Gervais assisted Madryn Asset Management, in its capacity lenders' administrative agent, with a USD75 million credit agreement for Greenbrook TMS.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They respond very quickly and their service is very professional."
"They have very strong technical expertise in conjunction with a sound business approach on files."
"I have always found them to be extremely professional, to have great business acumen and to be familiar with the financing landscape across many jurisdictions and countries."
"They respond very quickly and their service is very professional."
"They have very strong technical expertise in conjunction with a sound business approach on files."
"I have always found them to be extremely professional, to have great business acumen and to be familiar with the financing landscape across many jurisdictions and countries."
Notable Practitioners
Stephen Redican advises on a range of financial products, most notably in the areas of fintech and payment cards. A Toronto-based lawyer, he is also regularly consulted on matters involving consumer protection and anti-money laundering compliance issues.
Gus Karantzoulis is based in Toronto and regularly advises well-known banking clients, as well as investment and asset management groups. He has significant experience in lending, structured finance and securitisation matters.
"He is always responsive and a pleasure to work with. He offers excellent, practical advice and is able to draw upon strong market intelligence."
"Gus is a practical lawyer who gets things done."
Montréal-based Olivier Tardif is a respected practitioner in Québec. He is visible on project and acquisition finance mandates, often acting for prominent Canadian banks.