Derek Vesey
Global Guide 2024
Band 2 : Banking & Finance
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About
Provided by Derek Vesey
Practice Areas
Derek advises clients on a broad range of corporate matters, including banking, private equity, corporate finance, public-private partnership transactions, corporate reorganizations and general corporate matters. He works in close partnership with his clients, advising banks, private equity firms, manufacturing and service businesses of all sizes—in Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia. He has significant expertise advising on major syndicated credit facilities, acting for both borrowers and lenders. Derek regularly consults on public-private infrastructure projects and acts in diverse sectors, including real estate, manufacturing, consumer goods, mining, and renewable energy. Derek teaches the Advanced Business Law course at Osgoode Hall Law School and has also lectured at Western University and University of Toronto Faculty of Law. Select Recognition: Chambers Global; Chambers Canada; IFLR1000; Who’s Who Legal: Banking; Lexpert Special Edition: Energy, Finance and M&A and Infrastructure; The Best Lawyers in Canada.
Chambers Review
Global
An experienced finance lawyer, Derek Vesey has notable expertise in establishing and renewing major credit facilities and short-term loan agreements. He works out of the firm's Toronto office.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Derek's expertise, his talent in developing thoughtful solutions to complex problems and his ability to tailor his efforts to a company's specific needs have been a great benefit."
"Derek's attention to detail is unparalleled, and his ability to provide advice and deliverables in a quick and effective matter is premier."
"He understands our business intimately and is able not only to provide legal counsel but to advise on commercial issues as well."
"Derek provides a high level of service and is a valuable resource across a broad range of lending transactions and structures."
"Derek's expertise, his talent in developing thoughtful solutions to complex problems and his ability to tailor his efforts to a company's specific needs have been a great benefit."
"Derek's attention to detail is unparalleled, and his ability to provide advice and deliverables in a quick and effective matter is premier."
"He understands our business intimately and is able not only to provide legal counsel but to advise on commercial issues as well."
"Derek provides a high level of service and is a valuable resource across a broad range of lending transactions and structures."
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