Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Canada
Band 4
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+1 416 869 5300Chambers Review
Cassels Brock & Blackwell is a well-known Canadian law firm with a respected banking and finance practice. The firm has notable expertise in mining finance, as well as advising clients on matters across other industry sectors, including construction, real estate, energy and manufacturing, with a further presence in the cannabis market. The group frequently assists with the restructuring and amendment of credit facilities, as well as advising on project financing and mortgage loans. It offers additional proficiency in distressed debt lending and consumer finance, and often acts for foreign lenders on cross-border financing transactions. The department attracts further recognition for its non-traditional lender representation.
Work Highlights
- Cassels advised Wheaton Precious Metals on its receipt of a USD2 billion sustainability-linked revolving credit facility from a syndicate comprising a number of domestic and international banks.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Cassels is our go-to law firm for complex and sophisticated matters. We know that no matter how difficult the issue is, Cassels will provide a business-oriented solution.”
"They are terrific with complex financing and cross-border issues."
"Cassels is our go-to law firm for complex and sophisticated matters. We know that no matter how difficult the issue is, Cassels will provide a business-oriented solution.”
"They are terrific with complex financing and cross-border issues."
Notable Practitioners
Charles Newman is skilled across a host of financing transactions, including syndicated and project financing as well as refinancing. He is well versed in cross-border matters involving the USA and is located in the firm's Toronto office.
"He's very experienced, commercially acute and well balanced in his advice."
"Charles has exemplified depth of knowledge across many industries, as well as excellent communication and documentation skills."
Chuck Rich is a Toronto-based lawyer in possession of notable credit facility and refinancing experience. He often handles mandates on behalf of leading domestic and international banks.
Alison Manzer is a well-established and respected corporate finance lawyer based in Toronto. She is proficient across a range of finance-related mandates, including structured and project finance.
"She is a trusted adviser with a very capable team."
Marc Mercier is experienced in handling a variety of mandates ranging from refinancings to project and acquisition finance. He operates from the firm's Toronto office.
Ranked Lawyers at
Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
Canada