Derek Vesey

Derek focuses his practice on banking and finance, advising Canadian and international banks, private equity firms and corporate borrowers on complex domestic and cross-border financings. He acts for both lenders and borrowers on major syndicated credit facilities and on leveraged, acquisition, structured and project finance transactions. His experience spans real estate, fund finance (subscription, NAV and hybrid facilities), manufacturing, consumer goods, mining, renewable energy and infrastructure. Derek teaches Advanced Business Law at Osgoode Hall Law School, has lectured at Western University, University of Toronto and University of British Columbia Faculties of Law and is a member of the Practical Law Canada Finance Advisory Board. Select Recognition: Chambers Global (Band 2, Banking & Finance; 17 years ranked); Chambers Canada (Band 2); IFLR1000; The Legal 500 Canada; Lexology Index: Banking; Lexpert 500 Cross Border; The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory; The Best Lawyers in Canada.