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Banking & Finance - Canada

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What the Team is Known For

Blake, Cassels & Graydon is a pre-eminent Canadian law firm in the banking and finance space, with robust expertise in acquisition and project finance, as well as acting on financing amendments, refinancings and ESG-linked credit facilities within the real estate, mining and energy sectors. It is also well regarded for its experience of syndicated lending and debt financing, servicing a client base of leading domestic banks and global financial services providers. The firm is renowned for its involvement in especially high-value deals and is distinguished by its nationwide and international reach. Furthermore, Blakes is held in high esteem for its full-service regulatory group handling M&A transactions in the banking sector, insurance regulation, product rollouts and anti-money laundering mandates. Clients also seek Blakes' advice on operational expansions and strategic partnership set-ups in Canada. The team regularly acts as an adviser to financial institutions hailing from the USA, Asia and Europe.

Work Highlights

  • Blake, Cassels & Graydon advised Advent International on its acquisition of Nuvei Corporation in a USD6.3 billion transaction.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael Matheson
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Michael Matheson
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Michael Matheson is a noted leader in Canadian banking and finance law, with expertise cutting across a range of areas, including syndicated lending and refinancing. He operates out of the firm's Toronto office.

He is a fantastic lawyer who is very commercial, experienced and gives great client service.

Michael is a very experienced and accomplished lawyer who provides best in class service and accessibility. He is also very commercial when providing advice.

He quickly gets to the point and provides solid advice.

Paul Belanger
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Paul Belanger
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Toronto-based Paul Belanger remains highly rated for his regulatory expertise across all areas of Canadian financial services. His impressive client roster includes market-leading banks. He offers notable experience in the regulatory aspects of transactions in the financial sector.

Paul is among the select few that are the top tier in this practice area.

J Michael McIntosh KC
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J Michael McIntosh KC
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Michael McIntosh KC has cultivated an excellent reputation in the Canadian banking sector. He handles a variety of impressive mandates, including major project financing initiatives and financing amendments. Based in Calgary, he is particularly active in the energy and oil and gas sectors.

Mike provides excellent and timely advice.

Michael knows the market and is a really smart guy. He comes up with thoughtful solutions.

Jacqueline D Shinfield
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Jacqueline D Shinfield
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Based out of Toronto, Jacqueline Shinfield is a leading figure when it comes to financial services regulatory matters. She has extensive expertise in card payments, fintech and anti-terrorism financing regulations.

She is very practical and pragmatic, has deep regulatory knowledge and is a respected industry leader.

Jackie is terrific.

Simon A Finch
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Simon A Finch
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Simon Finch remains a trusted adviser for prominent banks due to his strength in revolving credit agreements and asset-based lending. He operates from the firm's Toronto office.

It was an intellectual edge he gave to our case.

Simon is an exceptional lawyer, possessing extensive commercial awareness and a wide range of expertise, making him a valuable asset to any team.

Simon brings a solutions-oriented approach to the table.

Bonny Murray
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Bonny Murray
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Bonny Murray operates from the firm's Toronto office and enjoys a growing presence in the financial services market. Her expertise ranges from payment processing contracts to payment system overhauls, and she also has experience assisting clients to obtain Bank Act regulatory approvals.

Bonny is client-centric and an expert in her field. She is my trusted partner.

Vladimir Shatiryan
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Vladimir Shatiryan
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Toronto-based Vladimir Shatiryan draws strong praise for his depth of understanding in banking regulatory matters. He assists banks and other payment services providers with the regulatory aspects of transactions in the financial services sector and compliance with Canadian legislation.

Vlad is great at a practical level.

I feel like Vlad is part of our team. He is very reliable and gives great advice regardless of the complexity of the subject.

We are very happy with the timely and practical advice provided to us by Vlad on bank regulatory matters.

Ranked Lawyers at
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

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Banking & Finance

Michael Matheson
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Michael Matheson
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J Michael McIntosh KC
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J Michael McIntosh KC
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Simon A Finch
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Simon A Finch
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Banking & Finance: Financial Services

Paul Belanger
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Paul Belanger
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Jacqueline D Shinfield
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Jacqueline D Shinfield
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Bonny Murray
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Bonny Murray
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Vladimir Shatiryan
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Vladimir Shatiryan
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