Best Lawyers in Ontario, Canada for Banking and Finance Law
An accomplished domestic and international finance lawyer, Elana Hahn's experience is trusted by financial institutions, investment funds, multinational companies, government agencies and service providers around the globe. Elana has accumulated over two decades of banking and finance experience in the US and UK markets and in Canada, contributing to her focus in domestic and cross-border lending, debt capital markets, securitization and structured finance transactions. Elana provides advice ...
Noah Schein's practice covers all aspects of corporate finance, with an emphasis on cross-border and multi-jurisdictional structured financings. He acts for Canadian and international financial institutions, non-bank lenders and borrowers in connection with finance transactions including bilateral and syndicated financings, securitizations, debt capital markets transactions and insolvency and restructuring matters. Noah's experience includes asset-based loans, acquisition financings, first li...
David Reynolds is the Leader of the Financial Services group. His practice is devoted to commercial and asset-based lending transactions, assisting banks, institutional lenders, corporate borrowers and funds in secured and unsecured lending transactions. A significant portion of his practice involves advising on cross-border transactions. David’s commitment to legal education is evident through his involvement in various chair and co-chair roles for programs with the Law Society of Onta...
Aaron Stefan is a Partner in Fasken’s Banking and Finance group with over 20 years of experience advising on corporate/commercial transactions. He regularly advises on syndicated and non-syndicated secured and unsecured credit facilities, acquisition financings, receivables purchases, asset-based lending and private lending. Aaron acts for financial institutions as well as private and public companies in a wide range of industries including energy, mining, manufacturing, agribusiness, t...
Stephanie Fernandes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law. Stephanie practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Stephanie Fernandes since 2026. 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 Stephanie Fernandes is held by other lawyers.
Nathan Gates is a partner in Fasken’s Banking and Finance Group. Nathan primarily acts on behalf of banks, private lenders and other financial institutions, as well corporate borrowers operating in a variety of industries. Nathan has extensive experience with a broad range of financial transactions, including first and second lien credit facilities, acquisition financings, intercreditor arrangements and refinancings in relation to complex syndicated, bilateral and cross-border debt fina...
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...
Kaila Scarrow is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Kaila practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Kaila Scarrow since 2026. 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 Kaila Scarrow 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.
Victoria Zed is an associate in the Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions group. She maintains a broad corporate and transactional practice with a primary focus on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance (both debt and equity) and capital markets. Victoria has significant experience in handling an array of transactions for clients across multiple industries. She routinely assists private and public companies with a variety of transactions including public and private mergers and ...
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...
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.
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