A broad range of financial institutions and other lending and borrowing clients appreciate the results-oriented approach of our Banking and Financial Services Group.
We use a "team" approach that combines partners, associates and law clerks which, together with proprietary software developed specifically for our financing clients, enables us to provide you with industry-leading expertise, advice and documentation for a full spectrum of financing transactions.
Our Banking and Financial Services Group assists both lenders and borrowers in financings of all types, size and complexity. From financing start-ups, operations and acquisitions through to international expansion, we have the experience necessary to get the deal done. We are particularly adept at meeting the commercial mid-market’s unique requirements for quick, yet precise, legal services.
We also represent corporate borrowers and lessees in diverse business enterprises. We advise on all aspects of:
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Syndicated loans and participations
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Structured finance
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Asset based lending
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Securitizations
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Project financing
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Leasing
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Real estate and construction financing
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Aircraft financing
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Financial instruments and derivative products
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Trade finance
Representative Transactions
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Represented Cinram International, Canada's leading manufacturer of DVD's, CD's and similar products in respect of its syndicated US$1.175 billion credit facility.
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Represented Kingsway Financial in respect of the issuance of $78 million of term notes in the first offering in Canada of single issuer linked return of capital notes.
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Represented a syndicate of mezzanine lenders in a $25 million subordinated debt and equity financing for a U.S. and Canadian luggage manufacturer and distributor.
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Represented an international lender in the service sector in respect of US$250 million of note issuances and numerous refinancings of its syndicated credit facility.
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Represented a syndicate of borrowers in a group of car dealerships in respect of their various credit facilities, aggregating in excess of $70 million.