Michael Matheson
Global Guide 2024
Band 1 : Banking & Finance
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About
Provided by Michael Matheson
Practice Areas
Michael has 25 years of experience in banking and financial services law, with a particular specialization in corporate and commercial finance. His practice is focused on the areas of banking, syndicated lending, leveraged finance, project finance, and mergers and acquisitions. Michael regularly advises Canadian and foreign financial institutions and borrowers with respect to the structuring and negotiation of syndicated loan transactions, acquisition financings, take-over bid financings, leveraged buyouts, corporate reorganizations, workouts, and mergers and acquisitions.
Career
Michael is recognized as a leading lawyer in all major directories and publications.
Chambers Review
Global
Michael Matheson is a noted leader in Canadian banking and finance law, with expertise cutting across a range of areas, including syndicated lending as well as project and leveraged finance. He operates out of the firm's Toronto office.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mike is a seasoned professional who provides very concise and considerate advice as counsel. He has a remarkable ability to identify the risks, but also comes to a commercial view that satisfies all parties."
"He's one of the best lawyers when it comes to broad support. He has a perspective on the Canadian bank market and also on the US side; he understands US clients when they come over to Canada. He is a huge asset and one of our top choices to work with."
"Mike is a seasoned professional who provides very concise and considerate advice as counsel. He has a remarkable ability to identify the risks, but also comes to a commercial view that satisfies all parties."
"He's one of the best lawyers when it comes to broad support. He has a perspective on the Canadian bank market and also on the US side; he understands US clients when they come over to Canada. He is a huge asset and one of our top choices to work with."
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