Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Canada
Band 2
Contact number
+1 514 847 4747About
Provided by Norton Rose Fulbright
We act as counsel to corporate and government clients, and advise Canada’s chartered banks and other financial institutions. We represent financial institutions and borrowers in some of the largest syndicated facilities in Canada, and have structured and implemented several precedent-setting private-public partnerships and project financings in Canada and abroad.
We have strength in completing complex financial transactions within tight timelines along with developing and implementing multi-faceted financing strategies for both the lending and borrowing sides. Teaming with our colleagues in areas such as securities, tax, employment and labour, and intellectual property ensures clients benefit from consolidated, cost-effective advice.
We advise on issues such as asset-based lending, innovative financing, hedging solutions, projects and project finance, asset-backed securitization, equipment and aircraft financing, cross-border financing, financial institution regulation, derivative products and structured finance.
Our team is comprised of creative, business-minded professionals dedicated to our clients’ transactions.
Chambers Review
Norton Rose Fulbright is held in high esteem for the strength of its dedicated asset-based lending practice, with an impressive track record advising chartered banks, as well as aviation, engineering and construction, and healthcare clients. The team is appreciated for its international capabilities and cross-office support, as well as its expansive presence across Canada, with offices in Alberta, Québec, Ontario and British Columbia. The firm is highly capable when it comes to infrastructure and construction finance, and it is well versed in the negotiation of long-term credit facilities. It is recognised for its expertise in complex cross-border matters including debt and acquisition finance, as well as refinancing.
Work Highlights
- Norton Rose advised Bombardier Aerospace USA, and its affiliates, on the receipt of a USD300 million syndicated revolving credit agreement.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Norton Rose are very experienced and have seen enough transactions to be able to provide advice on complex and sophisticated matters."
"The team is always available and highly attentive to our timelines and requirements."
"Their ability to synthesise complex regulatory trading matters involving multiple jurisdictions is excellent."
"Norton Rose’s bench strength, and their ability to quickly adapt and mobilise different departments in their firm in response to evolving legal matters, sets them apart."
"Norton Rose is our go-to law firm for complex transactions. They have a solid team and a very pragmatic approach."
"The team at Norton Rose are very experienced and have seen enough transactions to be able to provide advice on complex and sophisticated matters."
"The team is always available and highly attentive to our timelines and requirements."
"Their ability to synthesise complex regulatory trading matters involving multiple jurisdictions is excellent."
"Norton Rose’s bench strength, and their ability to quickly adapt and mobilise different departments in their firm in response to evolving legal matters, sets them apart."
"Norton Rose is our go-to law firm for complex transactions. They have a solid team and a very pragmatic approach."
Notable Practitioners
Calgary-based Rick Borden is particularly distinguished for his outstanding reputation and relationships within the Canadian energy sector, as well as among the country's leading banking institutions.
"His breadth of knowledge of the industry is, in my view, unrivalled."
"He is a first-class lawyer. He's intelligent and practical."
"Rick has a strong legal mind, and is highly commercial and good value, as well as being highly regarded by both lenders and borrowers."
"An outstanding lawyer."
Arnold Cohen is well recognised for his work in Canada's finance space. He acts as a key adviser to a range of asset-based lending clients and is well known within the business community in Montréal. His experience includes real estate, project and acquisition financing work.
"Arnold has a lot of experience and is well known in the asset-based lending community."
Senior partner David Lemieux is a respected Montréal-based corporate finance lawyer. He regularly assists prominent Canadian banks and corporates, in their capacities as lenders and borrowers, in major finance mandates. His work of late has included high-value acquisition finance transactions.
Toronto-based lawyer David Amato is noted for his skill and proficiency in asset-based and syndicated lending. He primarily acts for lenders, including well-known banks.
"He is a pleasure to work with. Bank customers appreciate his approach and how commercial he is."
"He knows the product and players, and is extremely knowledgeable. He gives great overall counsel."
"Dave is an excellent lawyer who has exceptional relationship skills."
Ranked Lawyers at
Norton Rose Fulbright
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