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About

Provided by Fasken

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.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation - Nationwide - Canada

2

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.

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Work Highlights

Fasken represented E.SUN Commercial Bank on the establishment of a new Canadian bank branch.

Strengths

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Even in our high-pressure and fast-moving deal environments, Fasken's attention to detail remains consistent.

Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation respondent
Canada

Fasken has a strong presence in complex cross-border mandates and a track record of being involved in some of Canada’s largest financing deals.

Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation respondent
Canada

Fasken consistently provides practical solutions.

Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation respondent
Canada

The team demonstrates a strong grasp of both the legal intricacies and the commercial objectives, helping to get deals over the line efficiently.

Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation respondent
Canada

Even in our high-pressure and fast-moving deal environments, Fasken's attention to detail remains consistent.

Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation respondent
Canada

Fasken has a strong presence in complex cross-border mandates and a track record of being involved in some of Canada’s largest financing deals.

Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation respondent
Canada

Fasken consistently provides practical solutions.

Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation respondent
Canada

The team demonstrates a strong grasp of both the legal intricacies and the commercial objectives, helping to get deals over the line efficiently.

Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation respondent
Canada

Notable Practitioners

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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.

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.

His ability to synthesise and his communication skills are very strong.

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.

David is responsive and knowledgeable, while also understanding his role in the advice and decision-making process.

Dave is a leading lawyer in the Canadian corporate lending market.

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.

Tom's strength is that he is technically strong and understands technical objectives.

Thomas Meagher is always focused on delivering clients a service with the highest level of quality.

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 provides excellent client service. She is practical and capable of making the complex easy to understand.

She is always very responsive and provides excellent service.

Angela has a very good understanding of the business side, with fast and efficient execution.

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 is an excellent technician and a pleasure to work with.

He is a supportive partner in managing global complex transactions.

5

Dev Singh

5

Band 5

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 and is co-leader of Fasken's banking and finance group.

He brings a strong understanding of complex financing structures.

Dev is a terrific lawyer and in high demand on the street. He has deep and genuine relationships with his clients.

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John W Torrey

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Senior Statespeople

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David I Johnson

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Band 3

4

Thomas Meagher

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Band 4

5

Angela Onesi

5

Band 5

5

David Ferris

5

Band 5

5

Dev Singh

5

Band 5

Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation

2

Koker Christensen

2

Band 2

Members

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David I Johnson

Koker Christensen

Fasken has rankings in the following guides

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Banking & Finance

Global 2025

Canada

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