Banking & Finance
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
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Provided by Norton Rose Fulbright
We act as counsel to corporate and government clients, and advise Canada’s chartered banks and other financial institutions. We represent financial institutions and borrowers in some of the largest syndicated facilities in Canada, and have structured and implemented several precedent-setting private-public partnerships and project financings in Canada and abroad.
We have strength in completing complex financial transactions within tight timelines along with developing and implementing multi-faceted financing strategies for both the lending and borrowing sides. Teaming with our colleagues in areas such as securities, tax, employment and labour, and intellectual property ensures clients benefit from consolidated, cost-effective advice.
We advise on issues such as asset-based lending, innovative financing, hedging solutions, projects and project finance, asset-backed securitization, equipment and aircraft financing, cross-border financing, financial institution regulation, derivative products and structured finance.
Our team is comprised of creative, business-minded professionals dedicated to our clients’ transactions.
Chambers Review
Norton Rose Fulbright is held in high esteem for the strength of its dedicated asset-based lending practice, with an impressive track record advising chartered banks, as well as aviation, engineering and construction, and healthcare clients. The team is appreciated for its international capabilities and cross-office support, as well as its expansive presence across Canada, with offices in Alberta, Québec, Ontario and British Columbia. The firm is highly capable when it comes to infrastructure and construction finance, and it is well versed in the negotiation of long-term credit facilities. It is recognised for its expertise in complex cross-border matters including debt and acquisition finance.
Work Highlights
- Norton Rose Fulbright advised joint bookrunners and lenders on the financing of the Alimentation Couche-Tard acquisition of certain European retail assets from TotalEnergies, for a value of EUR3.1 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm is composed of highly skilled and experienced lawyers who advise us on complex legal matters. Each member is highly skilled in the specific fields of law they operate in."
"Norton Rose Fulbright is very adept at handling issues where complex and intersecting regulatory matters arise across jurisdictions."
"The group provides quick response time and lots of attention to details."
"Norton Rose Fulbright has a strong commercial awareness and is up-to-date on market dynamics."
"The Norton Rose Fulbright team demonstrates exceptional client service and is always prompt to respond, service our legal needs and proactively maintain communication."
"The firm is composed of highly skilled and experienced lawyers who advise us on complex legal matters. Each member is highly skilled in the specific fields of law they operate in."
"Norton Rose Fulbright is very adept at handling issues where complex and intersecting regulatory matters arise across jurisdictions."
"The group provides quick response time and lots of attention to details."
"Norton Rose Fulbright has a strong commercial awareness and is up-to-date on market dynamics."
"The Norton Rose Fulbright team demonstrates exceptional client service and is always prompt to respond, service our legal needs and proactively maintain communication."
Notable Practitioners
Calgary-based Rick Borden is particularly distinguished for his outstanding reputation and relationships within the Canadian energy sector, advising clients on acquisition financing mandates.
"Richard Borden is the best project finance lawyer in Canada."
"He is the leading banking practitioner in Calgary."
"He is the best in class."
Arnold Cohen is well recognised for his work in Canada's finance space. He acts as a key adviser to a range of asset-based lending clients and is well known within the business community in Montréal. His experience includes work involving amendments on credit facilities.
Senior partner David Lemieux is a respected Montréal-based corporate finance lawyer. He regularly assists prominent lenders with major finance mandates. His work of late has included high-value acquisition and project finance transactions.
"David Lemieux has a strong business acumen and is very creative."
Toronto-based lawyer David Amato is noted for his skill and proficiency in asset-based lending and credit facilities. He primarily acts for lenders, including well-known banks.
"David Amato is a market leader in asset-based lending legal knowledge."
Matthew Lippa is an up-and-coming lawyer who is well versed in asset-basedlending and real estate development finance transactions. He is based in Toronto and advises a large number of significant financial institutions.
"Matthew Lippa offers exceptional client service."
"He is personable, responsive, highly connected and very aware of industry trends and issues."
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