About

Provided by Goodmans LLP

Goodmans Banking and Financial Services Group is consistently involved in a wide spectrum of high-profile national and international financing transactions. Our lawyers have successfully closed some of the country's most novel and complex deals and are seen as leaders in this practice area. A number of our lawyers are recognized in Chambers Global, IFLR1000, The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, The Lexpert 500, Euromoney’s Guide – The World’s Leading Banking Lawyers and Project Finance Lawyers, Lexology Index and The Best Lawyers in Canada, among other publications, and are regularly invited as guest speakers in the practice area both locally and internationally. Goodmans was named Banking & Financial Markets Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers Canada Awards 2024.

Our Banking and Financial Services practice is notable for its breadth and variety. We regularly advise domestic and international banks and other financial institutions, as well as regulators, borrowers, private equity sponsors, asset-based lenders, mezzanine funds and subordinated lenders, development banks and project finance participants. Our lawyers work seamlessly with Goodmans’ top-rated insolvency, corporate/M&A and tax practices, and leverage our colleagues’ expertise in specific fields such as private equity, hospitality, media, mining, seniors housing and care, power, infrastructure and construction law to provide clients with first rate integrated, practical and strategic advice.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Nationwide - Canada

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Goodmans is a prominent Toronto law firm with a strong banking and finance practice. The team's work has a significant emphasis on corporate lending, acquisition finance and real estate financing transactions. The department demonstrates considerable experience in managing cross-border transactions and represents a number of global financial services companies. It additionally advises on financing facilities involving borrowers in the mining sectors. The team complements its offering with further expertise in refinancing and recapitalisation mandates.

Work Highlights

  • Goodmans advised IAMGOLD Corporation in connection with its financing facilities, including first and second lien credit facilities and high yield notes.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Celia Rhea
3
Celia Rhea
3
Band 3

Toronto-based lawyer Celia Rhea is an experienced practitioner with a range of experience in financing matters. She is particularly noted for her work on credit facility agreements.

Celia is very knowledgeable and gives us full confidence in her abilities. She also combines practical advice with deep financing and banking expertise.

David Nadler
4
David Nadler
4
Band 4

Toronto-based David Nadler co-heads the banking and financial services group at Goodmans. He is sought after by borrowers and lenders for his deep experience in cross-border acquisition and syndicated financing as well as restructuring mandates.

David is smart and also great on client risk tolerance.

It has been a pleasure working with him. We also have meaningful discussions with David.

Michael Bertrand
4
Michael Bertrand
4
Band 4

Michael Bertrand has developed a notable reputation in the banking and finance market in Toronto. He represents a range of financial institutions, including investment banks and private equity houses, in acquisition and construction financing mandates.

He is a strong technical lawyer.

Michael is an excellent lawyer and a pleasure to work with. He is very responsive to our requests and always makes himself available to us for questions.

Michael knows the market and is able to provide great advice.

Dan Dedic
U
Dan Dedic
U
Up and Coming

Toronto-based Dan Dedic is an up-and-coming lawyer who is commended for his activity in refinancing and restructuring matters. He is frequently seen representing borrowers.

Dan is practical, thoughtful and deal-oriented in trying to get the transaction closed.

Dan is very good at negotiating with the other side.

Kyle Gerow
U
Kyle Gerow
U
Up and Coming

Kyle Gerow is well versed in acquisition financing and credit facility matters, assisting major Canadian and international lenders and borrowers. He is based in Toronto.

Kyle is a very strong lawyer and hard-working.

Ranked Lawyers at
Goodmans LLP

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Nationwide - Canada

Banking & Finance

Celia Rhea
3
Celia Rhea
3
Band 3
David Nadler
4
David Nadler
4
Band 4
Michael Bertrand
4
Michael Bertrand
4
Band 4
Dan Dedic
U
Dan Dedic
U
Up and Coming
Kyle Gerow
U
Kyle Gerow
U
Up and Coming