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In today's global economy, Fasken's Banking & Finance Practice Group has been quick to respond to the constantly changing financing environment. Our lawyers are renowned for their extensive banking, lending and financing expertise.

We provide advice to and represent a broadly based and diversified number of providers and consumers of credit around the world. By acting for both lenders and borrowers in transactions ranging from simple credit agreements to complex multifacility, multicurrency financings with multiple syndicates, clients benefit from our in-depth know-how and practical results-oriented perspective.

On the creditor side, clients include banks, leasing companies, finance companies, merchant banks, investment funds and other financial institutions. On the debtor side, we regularly act for corporate, trust and institutional borrowers in connection with their financing requirements.

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Banking & Finance - Nationwide - Canada

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Fasken is a strong choice for mining finance and wider project finance mandates, offering notable expertise in relation to refinancing. It also has a strong bank lending practice and in-depth expertise in acquisition, syndicated and corporate finance. Clients benefit from the firm's offices across Canada and abroad when seeking advice on cross-border transactions. The team is well regarded for its representation of financial institutions in the establishment of revolving credit facilities, and acts for a number of the country's most high-profile banks. On the regulatory side, Fasken's team demonstrates an impressive track record in matters relating to payment systems, credit card programmes and digital product distributions, as well as anti-money laundering matters. It is equally well placed to handle regulatory work relating to large-scale M&A transactions. Fasken has a deep bench of practitioners in its offices across Canada, including Toronto and Montréal.

Work Highlights

  • Fasken assisted Royal Bank of Canada with CAD4.1 billion senior secured syndicated facilities in favour of Vidéotron comprised of a CAD2 billion revolving facility to be used for general corporate purposes and a CAD2.1 billion term facility to be used in connection with the acquisition by Videotron of Freedom Mobile.

Strengths

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The team has significant depth and breadth of knowledge, with skills and experience that it brings to each and every transaction.

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All members of the team demonstrate a very client-centric mindset, anticipating our needs and delivering excellent service on a timely basis.

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The group is very practical and experienced in working with various types of lenders.

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Fasken excels in handling complex and sophisticated matters due to the firm's deep expertise, quick responsiveness and team of highly skilled lawyers.

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Notable Practitioners

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John W Torrey
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John W Torrey
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Senior Statespeople
Toronto-based John Torrey is widely appreciated for the breadth of his expertise across the Canadian banking and finance world. He remains sought after by prominent banks for his ability to handle large-scale acquisition and debt finance transactions as well as refinancings.
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Koker Christensen
2
Koker Christensen
2
Band 2

Toronto-based financial institutions lawyer Koker Christensen has a strong profile in the Canadian banking sector. He has extensive experience across a range of mandates, including M&A, regulatory compliance and liquidations, as well as issues relating to payment services and fintech.

Koker Christensen is very responsive and provides good and clear advice.

He provides exceptional advice in new products and corporate governance matters.

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David I Johnson
3
David I Johnson
3
Band 3

David Johnson is based in Toronto and is co-leader of Fasken's banking and finance department. He is sought after by prominent banks and private equity funds for his deep experience in syndicated acquisition finance mandates and revolving credit facilities.

He has very strong technical legal skills.

David Johnson's approach is practical and pragmatic in all respects. He provides timely and thoughtful advice.

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Thomas Meagher
4
Thomas Meagher
4
Band 4

Toronto-based Tom Meagher is well placed to handle a variety of finance transactions, with particular expertise in deals across the mining and retail sectors. He regularly assists clients with syndicated financings and revolving credit agreements.

Thomas Meagher has the ability to understand complex business dynamics and translate them into strategic legal advice. His clients greatly benefit from this insightful approach.

He has the sophistication to address complex problems and does not overcomplicate them for his clients.

Thomas Meagher is a trusted and business-minded legal adviser.

Thomas Meagher has significant depth and breadth of knowledge, skills and experience. He has a demonstrated ability to lead complex and sophisticated financings, including globally.

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Angela Onesi
5
Angela Onesi
5
Band 5

Montréal-based Angela Onesi is co-leader of Fasken’s national banking and finance group. She provides expert advice on cross-border syndicated and asset-backed lending and acquisition financing.

Angela Onesi provides a strong level of service with an unmatched ability to provide viable solutions when deals reach critical decision points. She takes a business-friendly approach to solve issues.

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David Ferris
5
David Ferris
5
Band 5

Toronto-based David Ferris regularly advises lenders on high-profile refinancing transactions. He is well accustomed to acting for lending syndicates comprising international and major Canadian banks.

David Ferris' remarkable understanding of the market, especially in the bank sector, is truly impressive. He has a proactive approach which ensures clients receive timely and tailored advice.

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Dev Singh
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Dev Singh
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Up and Coming

Dev Singh is an experienced lawyer who provides high-quality counsel on a variety of financing transactions. He acts for a large number of major Canadian banks and is experienced in representing syndicates of lenders. He is based in Toronto.

Dev's exceptional expertise, attention to detail and responsiveness are pivotal in steering deals to close.

He has an astute understanding of the banking landscape, which is highly commendable. His depth of knowledge allows for insightful and strategic advice tailored to the complexities of the industry.

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Banking & Finance
John W Torrey
S
John W Torrey
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Senior Statespeople
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David I Johnson
3
David I Johnson
3
Band 3
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Thomas Meagher
4
Thomas Meagher
4
Band 4
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Angela Onesi
5
Angela Onesi
5
Band 5
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David Ferris
5
David Ferris
5
Band 5
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Dev Singh
U
Dev Singh
U
Up and Coming
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Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation
Koker Christensen
2
Koker Christensen
2
Band 2
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