About

Provided by Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP

Working with more than 50 domestic and foreign banks and insurers, the legal professionals at Gowling WLG are the preferred counsel on a wide variety of transactions ranging in size from $1 million to $34 billion.

Our broad range of expertise is balanced by highly specific and innovative service offerings. For example, our portfolio management programs reduce client risk by assuming full responsibility for all aspects of various types of claims, including insurance claims and defaulted mortgages and loans. We have in-depth experience with a variety of non-traditional lenders – such as mezz, ABL, sub-debt and DIP – and provide insightful financial regulatory law services to help our clients achieve transaction approvals and ensure compliance with all levels of Canadian regulatory requirements. We offer a comprehensive range of legal services, including:

  • Asset-based lending
  • Bond financing/public debt
  • Consumer finance and cards
  • Commercial insurance law
  • Corporate and debt restructurings
  • Cross-border and domestic transactions
  • Demand and enforcement proceedings
  • Employment and labour
  • Insolvency and restructurings, including litigation proceedings
  • Leasing
  • Mortgage recovery
  • Project finance
  • Real estate lending
  • Receiverships, bankruptcy and related enforcement proceedings
  • Renegotiating loans and security agreements
  • Senior secured and unsecured lending
  • Shariah-compliant financing
  • Sub-debt, mezzanine and second lien lending
  • Syndicated, club and joint venture transactions
  • Tax
  • Trade finance

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Nationwide - Canada

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Gowling WLG is experienced in all manner of banking and finance matters, including syndicated loans, fund structure arrangements and refinancings, as well as aviation, construction and project financing transactions. The group is adept at advising both borrowers and major Canadian and international lenders. The firm offers significant expertise from its Toronto office.

Work Highlights

  • Gowling acted as Canadian counsel to Vonovia SE in a new debt issuance programme listed in Luxembourg.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Christopher Alam
5
Christopher Alam
5
Band 5

Christopher Alam regularly assists borrowers with aviation finance and real estate finance transactions. He also acts for banks and financial service companies on major financing agreements. Based in Toronto, he leads the national lending practice at Gowling WLG.

Chris is a highly experienced partner that consistently provides best-in-class service, with a quick turnaround time.

Chris is a top lawyer and is a trusted adviser for our company.

Matthew Mitchell
U
Matthew Mitchell
U
Up and Coming

Matt Mitchell is based in the Vancouver office. He regularly advises major Canadian banks and syndicates of lenders on high-value financing agreements.

He consistently demonstrates a thorough understanding of local legal requirements and market dynamics, ensuring comprehensive advice and guidance.

Matt excels in every aspect of the client experience and is a trusted and valued partner.

Matt is excellent, practical and pragmatic.

Kaila Scarrow
Kaila Scarrow
Associates to watch

Kaila Scarrow is an associate practicing out of the firm's Toronto office. She regularly represents financial institutions and investors in relation to syndicated lending and project finance transactions.

Kaila is an outstanding lawyer, who puts client service at the forefront. She has deep industry knowledge and is a true professional in her craft.

Ranked Lawyers at
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP

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Nationwide - Canada

Banking & Finance

Christopher Alam
5
Christopher Alam
5
Band 5
Matthew Mitchell
U
Matthew Mitchell
U
Up and Coming
Kaila Scarrow
Kaila Scarrow
Associates to watch

Members

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