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Richard T Higa

Richard T Higa

Global 2026

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Practice Areas

Practice focuses on all aspects of domestic and cross-border financings, including acquisition, asset-based, cash flow and recurring revenue based lending, bilateral and syndicated financings, Term B, second lien and mezzanine financings, as well as debtor-in-possession financings and high-yield notes. Recently acted on behalf of a variety of Canadian and US financial institutions including banks, insurance companies and specialty debt funds on asset-based financings and leveraged cash-flow financings and mezzanine financings provided to private equity funds in connection with acquisitions in the gaming, telecom, insurance, medical, technology and manufacturing sectors. With over 30 years of experience, Richard has built a strong reputation for bringing a pragmatic, solution oriented practical style to closing transactions. In addition to his finance practice, Richard is the Practice Group Leader for the firm’s business law group in Toronto.

Career

Ontario Bar, 1990. Practice Group Leader, Business Law, Toronto – 2024

Professional Memberships

Association for Corporate Growth

Publications

Frequent speaker on current market issues in financing.

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Banking & Finance - Canada

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Toronto-based Richard Higa is a highly respected individual with a strong track record in telecom and acquisition finance. He has extensive experience assisting with cross-border financing structures.

Strengths

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  • Richard is highly knowledgeable on market practices.

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