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Banking & Finance - 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 acted for Cineplex on its USD700 million refinancing plan.

Strengths

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Goodmans offers a high level of attention to details.

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Global

Goodmans is able to pull together teams to make sure 100% coverage of all risks is obtained. The firm is able to guide us through complex negotiations and interpret complex issues and documents.

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

The banking and finance team at Goodmans has experienced counsels at all relevant levels, from senior partners to junior associates.

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Global

Goodmans provides great resources to handle matters quickly and efficiently.

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

The lawyers are always prompt, thorough and practical in their advice.

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Global

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.

She adds value in all matters she contributes to and goes the extra mile to ensure her client's needs are met.

Celia Rhea demonstrates a strong knowledge of how to draft credit agreements to capture commercial concepts.

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David Nadler
4
David Nadler
4
Band 4

David Nadler is sought after by borrowers and lenders for his deep experience in cross-border acquisition and syndicated financing as well as restructuring mandates. He is based in Toronto.

It is a terrific experience working with him. He is probably our go-to lawyer for cross-border finance matters.

David Nadler is responsive, provides good advice and is a pleasure to work with.

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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 an exceptional lawyer providing a high level of sophistication and commercial awareness.

Michael Bertrand consistently demonstrates deep knowledge of our industry, regulatory environment and trends. He proactively guides us through complex situations.

It has been a great experience working together.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Goodmans LLP

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Celia Rhea
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Celia Rhea
3
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David Nadler
4
David Nadler
4
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Michael Bertrand
4
Michael Bertrand
4
Band 4
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