Michael Bertrand

Practice Areas

Michael Bertrand is a partner in the Banking and Financial Services Group at Goodmans.

He has a broad financing practice that includes many industries, with a particular emphasis on transactions involving corporate lending, acquisition finance, construction loans, real estate finance, private placements and bond offerings. Michael often represents U.S.-based financial institutions and private equity sponsors in cross-border financings and secured transactions.

Career

Michael is recognized by Chambers Canada 2023 in Band 4 in Banking and Finance Law (Nationwide) and by The Legal 500 Canada 2023 as a “Next Generation Partner” in Banking and Finance Law. He is also recognized as a leading practitioner in the 2015 through 2024 editions of The Best Lawyers in Canada, is “repeatedly recommended” by The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory for Banking and Finance Law and is “Highly Regarded” in Banking and Finance by IFLR1000.

Professional Memberships

Michael sits on the Board of Directors of the Museum of Contemporary Art (Toronto). Michael is also a member of the advisory board to Practical Law Canada – Finance section.

He is a member of the Law Society of Ontario.