Banking & Finance
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 3
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Provided by Goodmans LLP
Goodmans Banking and Financial Services Group is consistently involved in a wide spectrum of high-profile national and international financing transactions. Our lawyers have successfully closed some of the country's most novel and complex deals and are seen as leaders in this practice area. A number of our lawyers are recognized in Chambers Global, IFLR1000, The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, The Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada, Euromoney’s Guide – The World’s Leading Banking Lawyers and Project Finance Lawyers, the Who’s Who Legal of Banking Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in Canada, among other publications, and are regularly invited as guest speakers in the practice area both locally and internationally.
Our Banking and Financial Services practice is notable for its breadth and variety. We regularly advise domestic and international banks and other financial institutions, as well as regulators, borrowers, private equity sponsors, asset-based lenders, mezzanine funds and subordinated lenders, development banks and project finance participants. The lawyers in our Banking and Financial Services Group work seamlessly with Goodmans’ top-rated insolvency, corporate/M&A and tax practices, and leverage our colleagues’ expertise in specific fields such as private equity, hospitality, media, mining, seniors housing and care, power, infrastructure and construction law to provide clients with first rate integrated, practical and strategic advice.
Chambers Review
Goodmans is a prominent Toronto law firm with a strong banking and finance practice. The team's work has a significant emphasis on corporate lending, acquisition finance and real estate financing transactions. The department demonstrates considerable experience in managing cross-border transactions and represents a number of global financial services companies. It additionally advises on financing facilities involving borrowers in the mining sectors. The team complements its offering with further expertise in refinancing and recapitalisation mandates.
Work Highlights
- Goodmans acted for Cineplex on its USD700 million refinancing plan.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers are always prompt, thorough and practical in their advice."
"Goodmans provides great resources to handle matters quickly and efficiently."
"Goodmans is able to pull together teams to make sure 100% coverage of all risks is obtained. The firm is able to guide us through complex negotiations and interpret complex issues and documents."
"Goodmans offers a high level of attention to details."
"The banking and finance team at Goodmans has experienced counsels at all relevant levels, from senior partners to junior associates."
"The lawyers are always prompt, thorough and practical in their advice."
"Goodmans provides great resources to handle matters quickly and efficiently."
"Goodmans is able to pull together teams to make sure 100% coverage of all risks is obtained. The firm is able to guide us through complex negotiations and interpret complex issues and documents."
"Goodmans offers a high level of attention to details."
"The banking and finance team at Goodmans has experienced counsels at all relevant levels, from senior partners to junior associates."
Notable Practitioners
Toronto-based lawyer Celia Rhea is an experienced practitioner with a range of experience in financing matters. She is particularly noted for her work on credit facility agreements.
"Celia Rhea demonstrates a strong knowledge of how to draft credit agreements to capture commercial concepts."
"She adds value in all matters she contributes to and goes the extra mile to ensure her client's needs are met."
David Nadler is sought after by borrowers and lenders for his deep experience in cross-border acquisition and syndicated financing as well as restructuring mandates. He is based in Toronto.
"David Nadler is responsive, provides good advice and is a pleasure to work with."
"It is a terrific experience working with him. He is probably our go-to lawyer for cross-border finance matters."
Michael Bertrand has developed a notable reputation in the banking and finance market in Toronto. He represents a range of financial institutions, including investment banks and private equity houses, in acquisition and construction financing mandates.
"Michael Bertrand consistently demonstrates deep knowledge of our industry, regulatory environment and trends. He proactively guides us through complex situations."
"He is an exceptional lawyer providing a high level of sophistication and commercial awareness."
"It has been a great experience working together."
Toronto-based Daniel Dedic is an up-and-coming lawyer who is commended for his activity in refinancing and restructuring matters. He is frequently seen representing borrowers.
"Daniel Dedic is practical and result-oriented."
Kyle Gerow is well versed in acquisition financing and credit facility matters, assisting major Canadian and international lenders and borrowers. He is based in Toronto.
"Kyle Gerow is helpful and provides a good client service."
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