Best Lawyers in Canada for Banking and Finance Law

Ashley Beaulieu practises corporate and commercial law with a focus on banking and corporate finance. Her experience includes acting for Canadian and international commercial banks and non-bank financial institutions, as well as corporate borrowers and issuers, in connection with senior and subordinated debt, asset-based facilities, syndicated financings, bridge loans, term lending, securitizations, debt capital markets transactions and other forms of debt financing.

Charlene R. Joanes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Charlene R. practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Charlene R. Joanes since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Charlene R. Joanes is held by other lawyers.

Natalie Prange routinely acts for a variety of clients, including domestic and foreign banks, alternative lenders and borrowers. Natalie's experience includes representing clients in ‎connection with bilateral, syndicated and cross-border financings, including project financing and acquisition financing, all in a number of industries including mining, infrastructure, renewable energy and technology.

Eric Vice is a Banking & Finance Associate in Fasken's Toronto office and practices in the area of banking and finance law, with an emphasis on securitization and structured finance. Eric’s experience includes acting for domestic and international commercial banks, non-bank financial institutions, private credit providers, private equity funds and sponsors, as well as corporate borrowers and issuers, in connection with senior and subordinated debt, asset-based and cash flow faciliti...

Fannie Tremblay is an associate in the Corporate Group. Her practice focuses mainly on real estate law and corporate finance. In her practice, Fannie represents owners, managers, developers and lenders in numerous real estate matters. She guides clients through commercial real estate sales and purchases, as well as complex development projects, joint ventures, real estate financing, leasing of commercial assets, co-ownership and construction law.

Nabila is a partner in the firm’s Banking and Debt Financing group. Her practice focuses on corporate and commercial transactions involving both banks and private lenders. She has experience in a variety of transactions, including financings, corporate reorganizations and mergers and acquisitions. Nabila started with Lawson Lundell as a summer student in 2015 and joined the firm as an associate following the completion of her articles in 2017.

Marilie joined the Fasken team as a student in May 2022, after completing her bachelor’s degree in law at the Université de Montréal. Before joining the Fasken team, Marilie completed an eight-month internship with a Superior Court judge. She also completed an internship in the legal affairs department of a financial institution. Moreover, Marilie has worked as a research assistant for a professor in securities law and for a notary in succession law.

Thomas Nichols practises mainly in the field of business financing. He acts as legal counsel for both lenders and borrowers. Mr. Nichols is also interested in all aspects of commercial law and corporate law as well as new technologies, including block chains and cryptocurrencies.

Amy Yang is an associate on our banking and finance team. Her practice focuses on syndicated and bilateral debt financings, project finance, acquisition finance, reserve and asset-backed lending and offerings of bonds, debentures and convertible debt. Amy also advises clients in connection with distressed debt offerings and restructuring matters. Amy acts regularly on behalf of both corporate borrowers and lenders in a variety of national and cross-border transactions.

Hayley Larkin is a Partner in the Banking and Finance group. She advises both financial institutions and borrowers on domestic and cross border financing transactions. She also represents issuers and underwriters in relation to securitization transactions.

Aman Bindra and his team assist clients with all real estate, banking, and corporate matters, including the purchase and sale of real estate and businesses, borrowing and lending, land development and construction, and leasing. Aman regularly advises on and prepares agreements relating to land, asset, and share purchases, financings, construction projects, leasing, incorporations, partnerships, corporate reorganizations, and more. Aman grew up in Richmond, BC, and received both his undergradu...

Christopher Troulis practises in the area of banking and finance. His practice covers a broad range of financing transactions. He acts for both lenders and borrowers. He joined us after completing his articling at another leading law firm.

Nadim Somani is a dual-qualified (Ontario, England and Wales) corporate finance and regulatory compliance associate in the business law group. Nadim has international experience advising both lenders and borrowers on a broad variety of multijurisdictional and domestic financing transactions, including structured finance, trade and receivables finance, real estate finance, asset-based lending and other areas of general banking and finance. He also advises a variety of businesses, including fin...

Chen Li is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Chen practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Chen Li since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Chen Li is held by other lawyers.

Emile Berzghal practises corporate and commercial law, particularly in the areas of banking law and corporate finance. He acts as legal counsel for both lenders and borrowers in the context of Canadian and cross-border financing transactions.

Gabriella is a lawyer in the Banking & Finance group in our Montréal office. Her practice focuses on banking law, where she regularly represents both institutional lenders and borrowers in various financing transactions.