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Lawson Lundell LLP

Banking & Finance

Canada Guide 2027 : Nationwide - Canada


Lawson Lundell LLP

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Provided by Lawson Lundell LLP

Lawson Lundell are highly experienced in a wide range of complex and sophisticated debt-based financing transactions. We act for a broad range of lender clients, from traditional financial institutions such as banks, trust companies, credit unions and insurance companies to other financial service providers such as merchant banks, private equity funds, mezzanine lenders and equipment lessors. We act for these lenders in the full range of debt financing and credit-related transactions, including:

  • Corporate lending
  • Syndicated and participated loan transactions
  • Acquisition financings
  • Operating and other commercial loan transactions
  • Multi-jurisdictional financing transactions
  • Real estate and construction financing
  • Asset based lending
  • Project financing
  • Equipment leasing and financing
  • Public/Private partnerships financing
  • Private placements of debt
  • Renegotiation and restructuring of debt
  • Interest rate, currency, credit and commodity swaps and other derivative products
  • Independent power project financing
  • Letters of credit and other documentary credit transactions
  • Deposit protection insurance transactions
  • Aircraft financing

We also act extensively for borrowers in a similarly wide range of debt financing transactions and are able to draw upon the considerable experience and skills of our lawyers in a variety of highly specialized areas of practice, including natural resources, energy, environmental, real estate, labour and employment, pensions and benefits and taxation.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Nationwide - Canada

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Lawson Lundell has a robust banking and finance practice advising lenders and borrowers on a broad range of financing transactions. The firm is particularly noted for its work on acquisition and construction financings, refinancings and credit facility matters, and regularly acts for a strong roster of traditional financial institutions.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Lawson Lundell advised Barrick Mining Corporation on the sale of its interests in the Tongon gold mine and certain exploration properties in Côte d’Ivoire to Atlantic Group for consideration of up to USD305 million. The transaction included a deferred and contingent consideration structure, as well as bespoke credit support arrangements designed to address local security and enforcement considerations.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Lawson Lundell is very experienced and able to break down complex matters to more manageable items and explain in simple terms. The team is extremely responsive.

    Banking & Finance respondentCanada
  • Lawson Lundell's grasp of the nuances and details is second to none. This is a great team with great knowledge.

    Banking & Finance respondentCanada
  • Lawson Lundell knows the market very well. The team is very responsive and provides excellent service. It always meets deadlines and provides the help we need.

    Banking & Finance respondentCanada
  • Lawson Lundell is knowledgeable on the market in both Canada and the USA. The team is able to explain legal terms simply and outline commercial impact.

    Banking & Finance respondentCanada
  • Lawson Lundell is very responsive, provides excellent service, is practical and finds simple streamlined solutions. The firm does a really excellent job.

    Banking & Finance respondentCanada

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 6Michael Low
    Band 6Michael Low

    Michael Low

    Michael Low is a highly experienced banking and finance lawyer who excels in a broad array of acquisition, LBO, asset-based and wider financing transactions. He is based in the firm's Vancouver office.

    • Michael is a high-quality, high caliber lawyer with very high integrity. He is very well respected, and we think very highly of him.

      Banking & Finance respondentCanada
    • He’s excellent; very responsive, very knowledgeable, provides excellent service and is always on top of things for us.

      Banking & Finance respondentCanada
    • Michael makes us feel like a very valued client. He works through complex issues and helps explain issues in language that is easy to understand. We also appreciate the business-minded approach to issues.

      Banking & Finance respondentCanada
    • Michael is one of the most even-keeled, knowledgeable, client-oriented attorneys I have had the pleasure to work with.
      Banking & Finance respondentCanada
    • Michael provides excellent client service, knows the market well, is always available and is my first choice for finance transactions in Western Canada.
      Banking & Finance respondentCanada

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