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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation

Canada Guide 2026 : Nationwide - Canada


McCarthy Tétrault LLP

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About

Provided by McCarthy Tétrault LLP

National and international financial companies rely on our unparalleled depth, extensive experience and expertise in minimizing the impact on their operations in this country of Canadian securities, tax and other laws

We advise financial institutions as well as domestic and foreign dealers, advisors, investment funds and investment fund managers, alternative trading systems and other market intermediaries on the regulatory requirements governing securities regulation, investment products, transactions work and risk. We support you through investigations and enforcement proceedings, assist with civil cases and respond to compliance reviews, audits and information demands by regulators.

We make it our business to identify potential regulatory challenges that could enable you to engage more efficiently in reorganizations, acquisitions and dispositions, and to advise you on best practices in corporate governance. We also help you manage credit exposure, banking rules, borrowing disclosure rules and payment systems.

Governments, regulatory agencies and private sector organizations and companies regularly retain us on national and international financial services policy development, implementation and issues.

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Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

McCarthy Tétrault plays a significant role in the Canadian banking and finance marketplace through its representation of lenders, including many of the country's largest financial institutions, as well as major foreign banks. The group has a strong presence in the structured finance and asset-based lending spaces, with further proficiency in areas such as refinancing, syndicated financing and acquisition finance. The firm also acts on the borrower side, offering significant experience of project finance as well as construction and bridge financing. The team additionally has a strong track record advising on banking regulatory and compliance matters in relation to M&A as well as regulatory investigations and fintech mandates. The firm's expansive sector expertise ranges from TMT and infrastructure to mining and energy. Notable for its impressive reach across Canada, the firm has offices in Québec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia, as well as in New York and London, UK.

Work Highlights

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  • McCarthy Tétrault acted for Constellation Software as borrower in connection with a CAD1 billion revolving credit facility under an amended and restated credit agreement provided by a syndicate of lenders.

Strengths

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  • McCarthy Tétrault is skilled in getting to the root of the challenge and is able to appropriate legal advice and guidance that aides in a business decision.

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  • The firm takes a very practical and business approach to the work we give them.

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  • The team has incredible knowledge and experience in the space.

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  • McCarthy Tétrault has strong industry expertise and provides integrated national advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Richard T Higa
    Band 2Richard T Higa

    Richard T Higa

    Toronto-based Richard Higa is a highly respected individual with a strong track record in telecom and acquisition finance. He has extensive experience assisting with cross-border financing structures.

    • Richard is highly knowledgeable on market practices.

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  • Band 3Ana Badour
    Band 3Ana Badour

    Ana Badour

    Toronto-based lawyer Ana Badour is renowned for her deep expertise in fintech and cryptocurrency. She is also engaged by clients to assist with a range of other regulatory mandates, including product launches.

  • Band 3Gordon D Baird
    Band 3Gordon D Baird

    Gordon D Baird

    Gordon Baird is a well-regarded, Toronto-based banking and finance lawyer. His skills encompass a broad range of areas, with a particular proficiency for lender-side mandates, including secured transactions.
    • Gordon is an exceptional lawyer.

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  • Band 3Justin Lapedus
    Band 3Justin Lapedus

    Justin Lapedus

    Justin Lapedus is a strong performer in the Canadian banking world, notably acting on acquisition finance and asset-based lending. His client base includes a range of prominent players, including major Canadian banks and private equity houses. He is the co-leader of McCarthy Tétrault's financial services group and is based in Toronto.

    • He goes above and beyond.

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    • He understands the big picture but also the details. He always provides sound legal advice and has a very strong commercial awareness.

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    • Justin is a highly capable lawyer who provides great client service.

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  • Band 4Michel Deschamps
    Band 4Michel Deschamps

    Michel Deschamps

    Montréal-based Michel Deschamps is a trusted adviser to many high-profile clients due to his longstanding experience in the market. He is especially noteworthy for his expertise in receivables financing.
    • He is one of the gurus of the banking world.

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    • Michael is an excellent and experienced lawyer.

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  • Band 4Richard O'Doherty
    Band 4Richard O'Doherty

    Richard O'Doherty

    Montréal-based Richard O'Doherty is well experienced in financial services law, notably acting on cross-border acquisition finance transactions. His client base includes major Canadian banks and private equity groups.

    • We love working with Richard! He understands business dynamics very well.

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  • Up and ComingD.J. Lynde
    Up and ComingD.J. Lynde

    D.J. Lynde

    Toronto-based D.J. Lynde is recognised for his impressive banking and finance practice, which sees him frequently advise on debt and acquisition financings.

    • He is a practical lawyer.

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    • D.J. is a highly capable lawyer who provides great client service.

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