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Banking & Finance - Nationwide - Canada

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Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Cassels Brock & Blackwell is a well-known Canadian law firm with a respected banking and finance practice. The firm has notable expertise in mining finance, and also advises clients on matters across other industry sectors, including construction, real estate and energy, with a further presence in the technology market. The group frequently assists with the restructuring and amendment of credit facilities, as well as advising on project financing and mortgage loans. It offers additional proficiency in distressed debt lending and syndicated finance, and often acts for foreign lenders on cross-border financing transactions. The department attracts further recognition for its non-traditional lender representation.

Work Highlights

  • Cassels Brock & Blackwell acted for Calibre Mining on debt matters in connection with its CAD345 million acquisition of Marathon Gold, which included the restructuring of Marathon Gold's USD225 million project finance facility.

Strengths

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The team has an incredible level of service and responsiveness.

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Cassels served more as partners in my business rather than just service providers.

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We know difficult files are Cassels' bailiwick.

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Notable Practitioners

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Charles Newman
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Charles Newman
4
Band 4

Charles Newman is Cassels Brock & Brockwell's co-chair of their banking and specialty finance group. He is skilled across a host of financing transactions, including syndicated and project financing, as well as amended financing agreements. He is also well versed in cross-border matters involving the USA and is located in the firm's Toronto office.

He is a pleasure to deal with, very responsive and makes himself available.

Charles has extensive knowledge and is very well respected in his space.

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Charles Rich
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Charles Rich
4
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Chuck Rich is a Toronto-based lawyer in possession of notable credit facility and syndicated financing experience. He often handles mandates on behalf of leading domestic banks.

Chuck is very hands-on.

He is a go-to source of knowledge and advice.

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Alison R Manzer
5
Alison R Manzer
5
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Alison Manzer is a well-established and respected corporate finance lawyer based in Toronto. She is proficient across a range of finance-related mandates, including restructuring and project finance mandates.

Alison is a subject matter expert.

She is a pleasure to work with.

Alison is a very smart lawyer.

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Marc Mercier
5
Marc Mercier
5
Band 5
Marc Mercier is experienced in handling a variety of mandates ranging from refinancings to project and acquisition finance. He operates from the firm's Toronto office.

He's a talented lawyer.

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Charles Newman
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Charles Newman
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Charles Rich
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Charles Rich
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Alison R Manzer
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Alison R Manzer
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Marc Mercier
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Marc Mercier
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