Banking & Finance

Carol Pennycook is a leading project finance lawyer in Canada who also maintains a broader corporate finance practice. A veteran of numerous high-value financings, she is sought out for assistance on a wide range of matters and regularly acts for lending syndicates.

She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that is very useful for us.

Carol Pennycook has a tremendous wealth of experience in the Canadian legal space. She is a go-to person for challenging legal matters.

We can always trust Carol Pennycook to give the best advice and be efficient with the process.

Toronto-based Joel Scoler is held in extremely high regard for the strength of his banking and finance practice. His clientele includes major Canadian banks, and he is well versed in acting for lending syndicates on financing transactions, including acquisition finance mandates.

Joel Scoler is highly skilled and knowledgeable, helping us to mitigate any unforeseen risks in our lending practice. He is a consummate professional who is responsive, efficient and practical.

He is the best in the industry.

Joel Scoler is rightfully viewed as the country’s best banking lawyer. 

He is super bright, knows the market better than anyone and always ensures that the deal is done on time.

He makes the difficult appear simple. He protects our interests - while also maintaining relationships. He is always our first choice.

An experienced finance lawyer, Derek Vesey has notable expertise in establishing and renewing major credit facilities and loan agreements. He works out of the firm's Toronto office.

Derek Vesey provides me and my team with exceptional advice and leverage. He has great awareness of our needs and is an expert on key matters within the Canadian market.

 He is extremely thorough.

Derek Vesey is an asset in all credit agreement-related matters.

Scott Hyman has experience advising on an impressive number of structured cross-border financings and other significant transactions. Based in Toronto, he often acts on the establishment of credit facilities in sectors such as energy and TMT.

Scott Hyman is an invaluable asset. He consistently demonstrates a willingness to assist promptly and effectively with any of our needs.

His skill set, sophistication and level of commercial awareness pairs extremely well with his experience and institutional knowledge of our firm and history.

Scott Hyman is always responsive. He has great insights and is pragmatic.