Banking & Finance
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
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Provided by McCarthy Tétrault LLP
National and international financial companies rely on our unparalleled depth, extensive experience and expertise in minimizing the impact on their operations in this country of Canadian securities, tax and other laws
We advise financial institutions as well as domestic and foreign dealers, advisors, investment funds and investment fund managers, alternative trading systems and other market intermediaries on the regulatory requirements governing securities regulation, investment products, transactions work and risk. We support you through investigations and enforcement proceedings, assist with civil cases and respond to compliance reviews, audits and information demands by regulators.
We make it our business to identify potential regulatory challenges that could enable you to engage more efficiently in reorganizations, acquisitions and dispositions, and to advise you on best practices in corporate governance. We also help you manage credit exposure, banking rules, borrowing disclosure rules and payment systems.
Governments, regulatory agencies and private sector organizations and companies regularly retain us on national and international financial services policy development, implementation and issues.
Chambers Review
McCarthy Tétrault maintains a prominent position in the Canadian banking and finance marketplace through its representation of lenders, including many of the country's largest financial institutions, as well as major foreign banks. The group has a strong presence in the structured finance and asset-based lending spaces, with further proficiency in areas such as refinancing, syndicatedfinancing and acquisition finance. The firm also acts on the borrower side, offering significant experience of project finance as well as construction and bridge financing. The team additionally has a strong track record advising on banking regulatory and compliance matters in relation to M&A as well as regulatory investigations and fintech mandates. The firm's expansive sector expertise ranges from TMT and infrastructure to mining and energy. Notable for its impressive reach across Canada, the firm has offices in Québec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia, as well as in New York and London, UK.
Work Highlights
- McCarthy Tétrault advised Blue Owl Capital on its USD5.3 billion syndicated senior secured credit facilities to refinance Finastra Group Holdings.
Strengths
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"The McCarthy Tétrault team is very knowledgeable, responsive and able to work on aggressive timelines."
"The firm's ability to parse complex issues, analyse risk and articulate solutions for clients is industry leading."
"The firm demonstrates deep experience in complex and unusual situations."
"McCarthy understands industry trends and practices."
"The partners are highly-skilled and knowledgeable. They belong to multidisciplinary teams and are committed to delivering excellent service on high-value and time-sensitive transactions."
"The McCarthy Tétrault team is very knowledgeable, responsive and able to work on aggressive timelines."
"The firm's ability to parse complex issues, analyse risk and articulate solutions for clients is industry leading."
"The firm demonstrates deep experience in complex and unusual situations."
"McCarthy understands industry trends and practices."
"The partners are highly-skilled and knowledgeable. They belong to multidisciplinary teams and are committed to delivering excellent service on high-value and time-sensitive transactions."
Notable Practitioners
Toronto-based Richard Higa is a highly respected individual with a strong track record in telecom and acquisition finance. He has extensive experience assisting with cross-border financing structures.
"Richard Higa provides great guidance on credit terms, as well as market knowledge and availability."
"Richard Higa is a very experienced lawyer, who is always a pleasure to work with."
"He is always responsive and pays high attention to details."
Gordon Baird is a well-regarded, Toronto-based banking and finance lawyer. His skills encompass a broad range of areas, with a particular proficiency for lender-side mandates, including secured transactions.
"Gordon Baird is a valuable player with strong technical knowledge."
Justin Lapedus is a strong performer in the Canadian banking world, notably acting on acquisition finance and asset-based lending. His client base includes a range of prominent players, including major Canadian banks and private equity houses. He is based in Toronto.
"Justin Lapedus provides an excellent service."
"He is extremely quick at drafting documents and is intuitive."
Montréal-based Michel Deschamps is a trusted adviser to many high-profile clients due to his longstanding experience in the market. He is especially noteworthy for his expertise in receivables financing.
"Michel Deschamps demonstrates very strong technical knowledge and experience."
Montréal-based Richard O'Doherty is well experienced in financial services law, notably acting on cross-border acquisition finance transactions. His client base includes major Canadian banks and private equity groups.
"Richard O'Doherty provides sound advice and a practical approach to complex situations."
"Richard O'Doherty offers great business acumen and commercial awareness."
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