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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

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Banking & Finance - Nationwide - Canada

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

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 continued to assist Ligado Networks with a number of incremental financings.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael Henriques
3
Michael Henriques
3
Band 3

Michael Henriques is based in Toronto, where he regularly assists lenders with syndicated and revolving financings and restructurings.

Michael has been a great asset for our team.

Michael is a pleasure to work with and demonstrates a high level of competency and knowledge.

He is a very practical and responsive lawyer.

Heidi Clark
4
Heidi Clark
4
Band 4

Heidi Clark regularly assists both lenders and borrowers with financing transactions, including unsecured and project financing matters. She is based in Toronto.

She has a deep understanding of the practical perspectives.

Heidi Clark is an exceptional lawyer.

Heidi is incredibly client-focused. She anticipates issues, proactively engages in them and is very knowledgeable of the market.

Ryan Middleton
4
Ryan Middleton
4
Band 4

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 has been an invaluable partner to our group given his deep understanding of complex structures and strong leadership skills overall.

He exceeds our expectations every time. His knowledge and his timeliness are key to our success in closing transactions, all while maintaining a strong customer experience.

Ryan is a diligent, commercial and client-focused lawyer with exceptional attention to detail and dedication to exceeding expectations.

Radha Khosla
5
Radha Khosla
5
Band 5

Radha Khosla is an emerging Toronto-based lawyer who regularly advises well-known Canadian banks on syndicated financing mandates.

Her experience provides for very efficient processes, thoughtful and very accurate drafting, as well as expert advice of how to handle bespoke situations.

Radha is a pleasure to work with. I rely on her to deliver under tight deadlines and provide constructive and concise advice.

Ranked Lawyers at
Dentons Canada LLP

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Nationwide - Canada

Banking & Finance

Michael Henriques
3
Michael Henriques
3
Band 3
Heidi Clark
4
Heidi Clark
4
Band 4
Ryan Middleton
4
Ryan Middleton
4
Band 4
Radha Khosla
5
Radha Khosla
5
Band 5

Members

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Dennis Wiebe

Heidi E. Clark

Joel Cabelli

Michael Henriques

Peter Murphy

Ryan Middleton

Tim Bezeredi

Tom Hunter