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Goodmans LLP

Banking & Finance

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Goodmans Banking and Finance Group combines market insight with a solutions oriented approach to drive successful outcomes on matters including:

• Acquisition finance (leveraged buyouts, private equity financings, syndicated loans, and complex acquisition facilities)

• Asset based and corporate lending (customized solutions to optimize liquidity and operational flexibility for lenders and borrowers)

• Debt issuances and high-yield debt, financial regulatory and compliance advisory (financial services regulatory compliance, governance, and industry developments, advising domestic and international banks, fintechs, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies)

• Power and energy finance

• Real estate and project finance

• Structured finance and derivatives.

Goodmans cross-disciplinary team represents leading banks, financial institutions, private lenders, private equity sponsors, corporate borrowers, and emerging companies on complex domestic and cross border financings.

Our lawyers are recognized in Chambers Global, Chambers Canada, IFLR1000, The Legal 500, 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 both locally and internationally. Additionally, Goodmans was named Banking & Financial Markets Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers Canada Awards 2024.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Goodmans is a prominent Toronto firm with a strong banking and finance practice. The team advises lenders, borrowers and financial institutions on corporate lending, acquisition finance, real estate finance, refinancings and recapitalisations, and is particularly adept at handling cross‑border transactions. The firm regularly acts for global financial institutions and clients in sectors including mining, real estate and financial services.

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Work Highlights

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  • Goodmans advised Coeur Mining on financing issues arising in the acquisition of New Gold for USD7 billion.

Strengths

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  • Goodmans combines technical expertise with highly practical commercial judgEment. The team is consistently thoughtful, responsive and solutions-oriented.

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  • Goodmans has the highest level of expertise and market knowledge. The team is highly responsive and produces excellent work product. Goodmans has the right experts for the most complicated of matters.

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  • The Goodmans team is exceptional on highly complex cross-border transactions. It demonstrates deep technical expertise, exceptional responsiveness and proactivity, and a highly organised, hands-on approach. This combination of responsiveness, specialised expertise and operational excellence sets them apart.

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  • Goodmans' deep knowledge of our business and our industry are invaluable and set them apart, along with their responsiveness and elite technical knowledge.

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  • The firm is excellent, with a top service level. Goodmans carves a business-savvy route through situations for us.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Michael Bertrand
    Michael Bertrand

    Michael Bertrand

    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.

    • Michael is a problem solver and has very good depth of knowledge on our company. His biggest strength is his ability to problem solve, understand where risks lie and keep everyone comfortable.

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    • Michael is fantastic.

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    • Michael services my files in a very timely and professional manner.

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  • Celia Rhea
    Celia Rhea

    Celia Rhea

    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 goes above and beyond. She has deep technical knowledge and a way of explaining the most complex deals and financing structures in a digestible way. She is an absolute pleasure to work with.

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    • Celia is practical and solution-oriented.

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    • Celia is great. She is very capable and very smart.

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    • Celia is very skilled transactional counsel.

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    • Celia is spectacular. She is smart and responsive – the complete package.

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  • David Nadler
    David Nadler

    David Nadler

    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.

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  • Dan Dedic
    Dan Dedic

    Dan Dedic

    Dan Dedic acts for clients on a broad range of domestic and cross-border finance mandates, acting for borrowers, lenders and other sponsors. He is frequently engaged by clients to handle mining finance work.

    • Dan understands the key issues, is able to prioritise key issues on the deal and is a good person to work with.

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    • Dan is outstanding to deal with; his response time is amazingly efficient.

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    • Dan manages complexities well, is very understanding of our industry and is very efficient and responsive.

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    • Dan is has a practical mindset and practical view of the reality of the matters. He is very efficient and a very straight shooter.

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  • Kyle Gerow
    Kyle Gerow

    Kyle Gerow

    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 very prompt and helpful.

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    • Kyle consistently demonstrates a great deal of professionalism and excellent client service.
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    • Kyle is great. He is very responsive and takes the initiative, giving us confidence that we can go to him with any issue and he will be able to support us.

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    • Kyle is a very skilled transactional counsel.

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