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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

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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.

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Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3

Band 3


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

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  • 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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  • The firm is set up in a highly efficient manner with a great team which has highly technical expertise as well as an emphasis on client service and being a strategic partner to its clients.

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  • I've always had great experience with the firm. They've broken down complex issues in ways that are accessible to the team.

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  • Borden Ladner Gervais is more than capable and able to manage emerging topics which carry complex implementation.

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  • Borden Ladner Gervais has a deep understanding of our business and the way in which we prefer to operate from a risk perspective.

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  • BLG has specialists with deep expertise in key regulatory areas and we’ve consistently had access to the right people for both high-level strategy and detailed execution.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Gus Karantzoulis
    Band 3Gus Karantzoulis

    Gus Karantzoulis

    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.

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    • He is a strong practitioner who is highly regarded.

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  • Band 4Olivier Tardif
    Band 4Olivier Tardif

    Olivier Tardif

    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.

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  • Band 4Stephen J Redican
    Band 4Stephen J Redican

    Stephen J Redican

    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.

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

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  • Band 4Suhuyini Abudulai
    Band 4Suhuyini Abudulai

    Suhuyini Abudulai

    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.

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

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  • Up and ComingCherie Mah
    Up and ComingCherie Mah

    Cherie Mah

    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.

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