Global Guide 2026 : Canada
Ranked Individuals
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Aird & Berlis is a Toronto-based outfit with wide-ranging skills in the banking and finance sphere. The firm offers strength in acquisition, syndicated and project financings, as well as refinancings and asset-based loans. Its client roster comprises major Canadian and international financial institutions and private equity firms, as well as borrowers in the energy and mining sectors.
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Aird & Berlis represented Powerfleet in its USD200 million strategic acquisition of Fleet Complete.
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The team have been in the industry for decades; they are well-known and respected in the market.
I think Aird & Berlis' customer-centric approach is what sets them apart.
The lawyers' strong expertise has been demonstrated across multiple complex financings with attention to detail on deal specifics.
Aird & Berlis is able to confidently help us navigate complex issues.
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Jill Fraser provides expert advice to borrowers and lenders on a range of banking and finance matters, including loan facilities, construction financing, debt financing and refinancing transitions. She is based in Toronto.
Jill quickly adapts to her client's needs and consistently shows a very high level of commercial awareness.
She is an absolute pleasure to deal with and capably deals with whatever challenges arise in various complex financings.
She is an amazing business partner.
Kyle Plunkett is based in Toronto and is a valued adviser to major financial services clients on matters such as asset-based lending.
Kyle is the consummate professional and always provides practical advice in a timely manner.
He has a high level of expertise, strong commercial sense and is very responsive.
Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance
Canada 2026
Practice area: Banking & Finance
Location: Nationwide - Canada
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