About

Provided by Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Navigating your banking and financing needs in the global economy can be complex. You require a legal partner with a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in lending and financing, both in Canada and across international borders.


We excel at finding pragmatic, business-focused solutions to help structure lending transactions and negotiate various financial arrangements, whether they involve government entities, corporations, commercial enterprises, or project financing. Our clients rely on us for a wide range of services, including corporate and commercial loans, bilateral and syndicated loans, securitizations, structured finance, derivatives, leasing arrangements, and more, enabling them to expand their businesses both nationally and globally.


Additionally, we offer expertise in addressing insolvency matters, serving creditors, borrowers, receivers, trustees in bankruptcy, and monitors. We specialize in establishing electronic banking and e-commerce solutions, including electronic banking platforms, payment systems, debit and credit card products, and financial instruments.


As Canada's premier law firm, we take pride in advising not only the nation's largest banks but also U.S. and foreign financial institutions, as well as Canadian and international borrowers. Our clientele extends to a wide spectrum of leading financial institutions, including Schedule I, II, and III banks, insurance companies, credit unions, pension funds, and other entities.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Nationwide - Canada

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Borden Ladner Gervais has a large banking and finance team operating from offices across Canada. The group acts on a wide variety of lender mandates in the real estate and natural resources sectors, as well as assisting with construction and project finance matters. The firm also often represents clients in cross-border transactions and is regularly called upon by a number of major Canadian and international banks, as well as non-traditional lenders and sponsors. It is noted for its experience in syndicated acquisition financing, secured credit agreements and refinancing. The department additionally handles a wide range of regulatory matters. Its work in this field covers advice on anti-money laundering and the launch of new financial products, including cryptocurrencies.

Work Highlights

  • Borden Ladner Gervais represented Telesat Canada in securing funding agreements with the Government of Canada and the Government of Québec to advance its Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit broadband satellite constellation.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Gus Karantzoulis
3
Gus Karantzoulis
3
Band 3

Gus Karantzoulis is based in Toronto and regularly advises well-known banking clients, as well as investment and asset management groups. He has significant experience in acquisition financing matters and amendments to credit agreements.

Gus is very solution-oriented.

He is a strong practitioner who is highly regarded.

Olivier Tardif
4
Olivier Tardif
4
Band 4

Montréal-based Olivier Tardif is a respected practitioner in Québec. He is visible on acquisition finance mandates, often acting for prominent Canadian banks.

Olivier does great work in Montréal.

Stephen J Redican
4
Stephen J Redican
4
Band 4

Toronto-based Stephen Redican advises clients on FINTRAC investigations and securitisation issues.

Stephen's counsel, awareness and service levels to our business, day in and day out, are unequaled and unrivaled.

Stephen is a phenomenal legal partner in supporting our organisation. He's very knowledgeable and aware of the market.

Suhuyini Abudulai
4
Suhuyini Abudulai
4
Band 4

Suhuyini Abudulai provides valued counsel on legislation to her roster of clients, which features a number of fintech companies. In particular, she advises companies on the Bank Act and Retail Payment Activities Act. She is based in Toronto.

She consistently brings a forward-looking perspective and helps us anticipate regulatory changes.

Her dedication to finding practical solutions, combined with her extensive legal expertise, ensures that every file is handled with care and precision.

Cherie Mah
U
Cherie Mah
U
Up and Coming

Cherie Mah has a growing banking and finance practice, with impressive experience on construction financings and refinancings. She is based in the firm's Vancouver office.

Cherie has great attention to detail and is good at problem-solving.

Ranked Lawyers at
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

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Nationwide - Canada

Banking & Finance

Gus Karantzoulis
3
Gus Karantzoulis
3
Band 3
Olivier Tardif
4
Olivier Tardif
4
Band 4
Cherie Mah
U
Cherie Mah
U
Up and Coming
Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation

Stephen J Redican
4
Stephen J Redican
4
Band 4
Suhuyini Abudulai
4
Suhuyini Abudulai
4
Band 4

Members

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Claudine Millette

Kendell Anderson

Melinda Park

Pascale Dionne

Sean Muggah

Tiffany Murray

Vincent Frenette