Michael Bertrand
Canada Guide 2025
Band 4 : Banking & Finance
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Band 4
About
Provided by Michael Bertrand
Practice Areas
Michael Bertrand is a partner in the Banking and Financial Services Group at Goodmans.
Michael has over 20 years’ experience representing both domestic and international lenders and borrowers in a broad range of financing transactions, including corporate lending, private credit, acquisition finance, real estate finance and construction loans, and public debt offerings. Michael has in-depth expertise in the private equity, real estate development, technology and diversified industries.
Career
Michael is recognized by Chambers Global and Chambers Canada in Band 4 in Banking and Finance Law. He is also recognized as a leading practitioner in the 2015 through 2024 editions of The Best Lawyers in Canada, is “repeatedly recommended” by The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, is “Highly Regarded” by IFLR1000, and is “recommended” by The Legal 500 Canada for Banking and Finance Law.
Professional Memberships
Michael sits on the Board of Directors of the Museum of Contemporary Art (Toronto), and previously was a member of the contemporary acquisitions committee for the Art Gallery of Ontario. Michael is also a member of the advisory board to Practical Law Canada – Finance section.
He is a member of the Law Society of Ontario.
Chambers Review
Canada
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"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."
"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."