Banking & Finance: Financial Services Regulation
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
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Provided by Torys LLP
Clients look to Torys for commercially-minded counsel to advance their financing objectives, with the long term always in view.
Torys' long history of involvement in Canada’s banking industry and its financing markets extends experience and perspective to our advice to lenders, private equity sponsors and borrowers in the public and private markets. Through our teams in Canada’s major financing markets in Toronto and Calgary, and our full-service office in New York, we offer integrated Canadian and U.S. services, industry-leading regulatory counsel, and a team known for creative first-of-kind structures tailored to clients’ needs.
We work closely with lending and borrowing clients on both discrete transactions and on ongoing financing requirements. We are also deal facilitators, which comes from a long track record of representing lenders and borrowers: we know the issues at play on all sides and help get deals done efficiently and in a way that grows relationships.
Having been involved in the creation of numerous federally regulated financial institutions and establishment of branches in Canada, we give strategic counsel through each stage of development: from the establishment and licensing of a new business or service, corporate governance arrangements and M&A, to distribution strategies and market conduct, as well as financial products.
We pride ourselves on our agility and perspective with new and uncharted aspects of the banking business.
Chambers Review
Torys has an excellent banking and finance practice which handles a broad spectrum of banking work from Toronto and Calgary, aided by the firm's office in New York. The group's experience includes advising on high-end acquisition finance and project finance matters, with further strength in secured and unsecured credit facilities relating to the energy, real estate and mining sectors. The team acts for a range of both lender and borrower-side clients, including leading domestic banks, insurance companies, international financial institutions and private equity funds. Furthermore, the firm's esteemed regulatory practice is notable for its advice regarding financial services M&A, new legislation and credit card programmes. The handling of digital payment matters complements the firm's excellent holistic offering.
Work Highlights
- Torys assisted Baytex Energy with USD1.75 billion debt financing arrangements in relation to its acquisition of Ranger Oil Corporation, including a USD1 billion revolving credit facility, a USD250 million term loan and a USD500 million bridge facility.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Torys is extremely knowledgeable of the regulatory landscape, legal requirements and industry practices. It provides timely and solution-oriented advice."
"Torys capably manages complex transactions under tight deadlines."
"The firm's service level is excellent and responsiveness is almost immediate."
"Torys offers a strong bench strength, as well as detailed subject matter experts on hand within the firm for specialised matters."
"The team demonstrates amazing capabilities and expertise, complemented by a balanced and business-oriented approach."
"Torys is extremely knowledgeable of the regulatory landscape, legal requirements and industry practices. It provides timely and solution-oriented advice."
"Torys capably manages complex transactions under tight deadlines."
"The firm's service level is excellent and responsiveness is almost immediate."
"Torys offers a strong bench strength, as well as detailed subject matter experts on hand within the firm for specialised matters."
"The team demonstrates amazing capabilities and expertise, complemented by a balanced and business-oriented approach."
Notable Practitioners
Co-head of the banking and debt finance practice, Adam Delean has an excellent track record of advising high-end banking clients on a wide variety of issues, including syndicated lending, acquisition finance and revolving credit facilities. He works out of Toronto.
"Adam Delean is an exceptional lawyer and a trusted advisor with deep expertise. His advice is always based on a practical and common-sense approach."
"Adam Delean is a very strong counsel providing excellent advice and solutions to handle difficult negotiations."
"His experience and expertise are immeasurable."
"Adam Delean is our go-to lawyer."
Blair Keefe is one of the most accomplished figures in the area of financial services regulation in Canada. Based in Toronto, he is frequently sought out by leading domestic and multinational institutions for his strength in the regulatory aspects of M&A transactions in the financial sector.
"Blair Keefe is very knowledgeable and draws on an excellent team for timely and effective advice."
"Blair Keefe is instrumental in guiding us successfully through difficult issues."
"He is considered an expert in his field."
"He is the best of the best."
"He has a good level of expertise and is well connected."
Amanda Balasubramanian co-leads the banking and debt finance practice from the firm's Toronto office. She is regularly involved in major project financing and credit facility initiatives, with her recent work involving a number of public sector clients.
"Amanda Balasubramanian demonstrates a strong ability to navigate complex legal matters and reach consensus on key business point."
"She is excellent to work with."
Calgary-based lawyer Kevin Fougere is well versed in acting for borrowers and is especially prominent in project financing transactions in the energy sector. He also assists with debt financing mandates.
Toronto-based lawyer Tom Zverina holds expertise which encompasses an impressive range of project finance mandates.
Eli Monas regularly assists with the regulatory aspects of M&A transactions in the banking sector. His client roster includes prominent banks, credit unions and non-bank financial services companies. He is based in Toronto.
"Eli Monas provides excellent advice and is a pleasure to work with."
"Eli Monas is an excellent advisor.He is knowledgeable, pays incredible attention to details and provides almost immediate responses to any queries."
"He demonstrates strong legal and regulatory knowledge, alongside having important contacts across the industry."
"He offers excellent communication skills and timely responses."
Nina Mansoori is based in the Toronto office, where she advises lenders and borrowers on a variety of mandates. This includes refinancing, acquisition financings and syndicated lending transactions.
"Nina Mansoori provides excellent service and advice on various matters."
"She is very responsive and effective."
Marissa Daniels is frequently seen assisting clients with financial regulatory matters in relation to consumer protectionmatters, strategic partnerships and payment services. She is based in Toronto.
"Marissa Daniels provides a good level of expertise and service and is a pleasure to work with."
Ranked Lawyers at
Torys LLP
Nationwide - Canada
Members
Provided by Torys LLP
Head of Department
Adrienne Love
Head of Department
Jacob Weinstock
Nina Mansoori
Tyrel Henderson