About
Provided by Dentons Canada LLP
Dentons possesses one of the largest and strongest Banking & Finance departments in Canada, and is best known for expertise in syndications, asset-based lending, real estate financing, project/P3 financing, oil and gas lending, structured finance, cross border lending, fund finance, insolvency, aviation finance, trade finance and entertainment financing.
Our team has extensive experience and knowledge in complex multijurisdictional financing matters, which provides our clients with seamless service delivered in a cost-effective and efficient manner. Dentons Banking lawyers also have leading expertise (local and international) in emerging markets, including cannabis, Fintech, cryptocurrencies and payments.
In addition, Dentons is on the panel for all the top banks in Canada and many alternative financiers are among Dentons key clients.
Our experience in multi-jurisdictional financings, coupled with the experience we draw from our colleagues around the world, allows the Canadian team to promote industry leading ideas and cutting edge financing solutions that are being used in other parts of the world. We are the first choice for multiple Canadian banks on cross-border structures.
Our Banking Group is extremely well respected by our clients for our expertise and experience on complex deals. They continue to tell us they appreciate that we are practical and that we build strong relationships while effectively advocating for, and protecting, their interests.
Chambers Review
Dentons Canada represents several major domestic banks in connection with their Canadian and cross-border financing transactions. The team's expertise encompasses syndicated loans as well as acquisition, construction, project and refinancing matters. The firm is well known for its extensive international reach; this continues to be a major benefit for clients, with cross-office support allowing the firm to offer a wide range of specialist expertise as and when it is required.
Work Highlights
- Dentons Canada assisted Ligado Networks with a number of incremental financings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm is well-connected within the industry and with regulators in multiple jurisdictions."
"Dentons provides appropriate and timely responses to any request for advice or consultation. The firm is effective in negotiations."
"The team is well-equipped to handle complex and cross-border matters."
"The lawyers at Dentons are very available and knowledgeable in addressing all questions and concerns clients have."
"The firm offers a strong, large and experienced team."
"The firm is well-connected within the industry and with regulators in multiple jurisdictions."
"Dentons provides appropriate and timely responses to any request for advice or consultation. The firm is effective in negotiations."
"The team is well-equipped to handle complex and cross-border matters."
"The lawyers at Dentons are very available and knowledgeable in addressing all questions and concerns clients have."
"The firm offers a strong, large and experienced team."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Henriques is based in Toronto, where he regularly assists lenders with syndicated and revolving financings and restructurings.
"He is always responsive and thoughtful during our discussions."
"Michael Henriques provides very strong counsel."
Ryan Middleton has been lead partner on a range of notable acquisition and construction financings, as well as assisting lenders with refinancing mandates. Based in Toronto, he heads the Canadian banking and finance practice at Dentons.
"He is a fantastic banking lawyer when it comes to financing matters that require a high degree of sophistication and responsiveness."
"It was a pleasure working with Ryan Middleton. He was very informative and communicated thoroughly with our team. Ryan provided great customer support, efficiency, and sophistication."
"He is a great lawyer with lots of experience."
Heidi Clark regularly assists both lenders and borrowers with financing transactions, including unsecuredand project financing matters. She is based in Toronto.
"Heidi Clark is very savvy in relation to legal requirements, pitfalls and contractual nuances."
"Heidi Clark consistently provides a high level of service through her strategic legal advice with practical and commercial outlooks incorporated within agreements."
Radha Khosla is an emerging Toronto-based lawyer who regularly advises well-known Canadian banks on syndicated financing mandates,
"She is a very commercially-oriented and talented lawyer who is adept at managing large, complex and cross-border transactions."
"Radha Kholsa is quick to uncover the key issues that need to be addressed and dealt with. She can translate all issues into layman's terms."
"Radha has a very strong ability to execute and exceed expectations. She understands complex structures and provides solutions to hurdles."
"Radha Khosla is always a pleasure to work with. She is particularly effective at listening attentively to a situation and responding with a practical solution that addresses the needs of the client."
Ranked Lawyers at
Dentons Canada LLP
Nationwide - Canada
Members
Provided by Dentons Canada LLP
Dennis Wiebe
Heidi E. Clark
Joel Cabelli
Michael Henriques
Peter Murphy
Ryan Middleton
Tim Bezeredi
Tom Hunter