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Lawson Lundell LLP

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Canada


Lawson Lundell LLP

About

Provided by Lawson Lundell LLP

Lawson Lundell are recognized leaders in our fields and 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 in which they become involved, including:

  • Corporate lending
  • Syndicated and participated loan transactions
  • Acquisition financings (including complex leveraged buyout transactions)
  • 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

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Banking & Finance - Canada

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Lawson Lundell houses a well regarded banking and finance group, capable of assisting clients with a variety of financing transactions. This includes acquisition financings and construction financings, as well as refinancings. The firm acts for a particularly impressive array of traditional financial institutions.

Notable practitioners

Vancouver-based Mandeep Dhaliwal is a key contact at the firm.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The banking and finance team is always accessible and responsive.

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  • The firm has the knowledge and experience to navigate difficult negotiations.

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  • Lawson Lundell is able to provide specific expert advice.

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  • Lawson Lundell has exceptional staff who are responsive, pragmatic and highly efficient.

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