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Torys has a distinguished history of involvement in Canada's banking industry and in its finance markets; we are recognized by our clients and peers for our experience, our innovative but practical approach and our cross-border capability. From providing industry-leading regulatory counsel to creating first-of-kind financing structures, our group offers clients dedicated service that is second to none.

We are proud of our reputation as deal facilitators. Because of our experience representing both lenders and borrowers, we understand both sides of the issues at play. We find practical solutions that achieve all parties' objectives and help clients get deals done in a way that preserves and grows relationships. Our clients benefit from the experience of both our individual team members and from our close-knit, collegial group.

We act on a wide range of banking and debt financing matters, including:

  • bank financings (bilateral and syndicated)
  • asset-based loan transactions
  • banking and insurance regulatory
  • acquisition financings
  • project finance
  • private placements and public offerings of debt securities (including U.S. and Canadian high-yield offerings)
  • subordinated debt financings and related intercreditor arrangements
  • derivatives
  • U.S. term B loans for the institutional market
  • real estate financing
  • construction lending and permanent financing
  • workouts and other insolvency and bankruptcy matters
  • leasing
  • tax structuring of debt arrangements (including cross-border)
  • structured loan products

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Canada

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What the Team is Known For

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 acted for Orion Mine Finance in its project financing package to fund the development and construction of a rare earth project in Brazil.

Strengths

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Torys has an experienced bench of top notch lawyers who have a deep track record of navigating through complex matters.

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

The firm's banking and finance group has a depth of knowledge in financial services regulation and is on the leading edge of developments in this space, which has been invaluable.

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

The lawyers bring decades of experience and understanding of the Canadian regulatory regime that is second to none.

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

Torys has an understanding of our business and knows how to navigate through complex matters.

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

The Torys team is highly knowledgeable with deep market credibility. They also act in a very commercial fashion.

Banking & Finance respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Adam E Delean
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Adam E Delean
Head of Banking & Finance
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Band 1

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 is excellent and brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. He has an incredible ability to practically drive negotiations in a commercial way.

Adam is a wonderful person to work with.

Adam is a strong partner with a wealth of experience from working both on bank and client side. He gets our market and knows what it takes to get deals done.

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Blair W Keefe
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Blair W Keefe
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Blair Keefe is one of the most accomplished figures in the area of financial services regulation in Canada. 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. Based in Toronto, he is the co-head of Torys' financial services and bank regulatory practices.

If you have a complex or high-stakes regulatory matter, Blair is the lawyer you want.

Blair is very practical and offers to the point advice. He is very aware of what is market.

Blair is the preeminent Bank Act lawyer in the country. He is a pleasure to deal with and always does his best to find a business-focused solution.

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Amanda Balasubramanian
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Amanda Balasubramanian
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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.

She is practical and has good experience on the regulatory side.

Amanda is a very strong lawyer. She is thoughtful with her approach.

She is a great and collaborative lawyer.

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Eli Monas
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Band 3

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.

His advice is always practical and shrewd.

He has deep knowledge both in terms of his legal expertise and his knowledge of the regulators and market within which we operate.

Eli provides very practical legal advice and has deep industry expertise.

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Kevin A Fougere
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Kevin A Fougere
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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.

Kevin is a great practice leader.

He has extensive experience and has built out a very admirable practice.

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Tom Zverina
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Tom Zverina
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Toronto-based lawyer Tom Zverina holds expertise which encompasses an impressive range of project finance mandates.

Tom is viewed as being a universally strong lawyer.

Tom is highly practical, client-oriented and experienced.

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David Ferris
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David Ferris
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Band 5

Toronto-based David Ferris regularly advises lenders on high-profile refinancing transactions. He is well accustomed to acting for lending syndicates comprising international and major Canadian banks.

David is an excellent technician and a pleasure to work with.

He is a supportive partner in managing global complex transactions.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Banking & Finance
Adam E Delean
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Adam E Delean
Head of Banking & Finance
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Amanda Balasubramanian
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Amanda Balasubramanian
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Band 2
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Kevin A Fougere
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Kevin A Fougere
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Tom Zverina
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Tom Zverina
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David Ferris
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David Ferris
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Banking & Finance: Financial Services
Blair W Keefe
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Blair W Keefe
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Eli Monas
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Members

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Adam E Delean

Adam E Delean

Head of Department

Amanda Balasubramanian

Head of Department

Eli Monas