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Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

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Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

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Banking & Finance - Canada

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • 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.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

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

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • We know difficult files are Cassels' bailiwick.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Charles Newman
    Charles Newman

    Charles Newman

    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.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

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

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Charles Rich
    Charles Rich

    Charles Rich

    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.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

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

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Alison R Manzer
    Alison R Manzer

    Alison R Manzer

    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.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Alison is a very smart lawyer.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • She is a pleasure to work with.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Marc Mercier
    Marc Mercier

    Marc Mercier

    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.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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