Russell Dufault

Russell Dufault

Toronto, ON recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2026
Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP

222 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Banking and Finance Law

Biography

Russell Dufault practises in all areas of transactional banking and corporate finance matters, with an emphasis on cross-border and multi-jurisdictional structured financings. Russell's experience includes acting for domestic and international commercial banks, non-bank financial institutions, alternative and 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 facilities, syndicated and club financings, leveraged financings, bridge loans, term lending, securitizations, high-yield debt offerings, debt capital markets transactions, restructuring matters and other forms of debt financing.

He acts for clients in financings across a range of industries including retail and brands, healthcare, manufacturing, aerospace, shipping and aviation. Russell also has experience advising financial institutions in connection with regulatory and compliance-related matters and payments transactions.

Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP

222 Best Lawyers awards

Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP logo

Overview

  • English

  • Ontario, 2015
  • Manitoba, 2014

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2026 for work in:
  • Banking and Finance Law
Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada from 2023-2024 for work in:
  • Banking and Finance Law - 2024
  • Banking and Finance Law - 2023

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