Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Canada
Band 3
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+1 416 865 7000About
Provided by McMillan LLP
McMillan’s Financial Services Group is unique in that unlike most other large Canadian firms, we have a core bank lending practice that is based on lender clients rather than an add-on group materially relying upon borrower-side work generated from corporate practice. We understand the needs of lenders – from the establishment of their operations to originating a loan to selling the loan (or participating, syndicating or moving the risk off balance sheet) to working out the loan.
We understand how to structure transactions to meet internal and external requirements (including credit approval, regulatory restrictions and capital requirements). We are a financial services law firm acting for Canadian and international financial institutions and known for our work in cross-border transactions and strong working relationships with leading US and UK firms.
Chambers Review
McMillan is home to a well-respected banking and finance team with a strong lender client base and wide-ranging experience encompassing construction, infrastructure and real estate finance transactions. The firm demonstrates additional strength in multi-creditor files and acquisition finance. It acts for national and international financial institutions on cross-border transactions, including syndicated credit facilities and restructuring mandates. McMillan is notable for its regular representation of Canada's Department of Finance, and its client list also features several multinational banks and financial services companies.
Work Highlights
- McMillan represented JPMorgan Chase and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, as joint lead arrangers, on a CAD500 million revolving credit facility provided to Converge Technology Solutions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has been able to handle all of our complex questions and structuring issues effectively."
"They are timely in their delivery of anything that we request."
"The firm has been able to handle all of our complex questions and structuring issues effectively."
"They are timely in their delivery of anything that we request."
Notable Practitioners
Jeffrey Rogers is a Toronto-based practitioner who is well reputed in the Canadian banking and finance world. He is particularly visible on syndicated finance mandates, mostly acting for prominent lenders.
"He is an excellent, seasoned lawyer with significant experience in Canadian and cross-border transactions."
"He is client-facing, provides excellent customer service and understands what is needed to get a deal done."
Toronto-based lawyer Steven Lutz is sought after by prominent international banks for his strength in acquisition, syndicated and asset-based financing.