Bennett Jones LLP
Predominantly active on behalf of corporate borrowers, Bennett Jones LLP also advises lenders on finance transactions, including alternative lenders such as private equity clients and hedge fund debt investors. In Toronto, Mark Rasile is recognized for his experience in advising borrowers and lenders on a mix of syndicated loans, acquisition finance and restructuring transactions, among other matters. The Toronto team also includes regulatory specialist John Teolis; up-and-coming transactional partner David Rotchtin; and banking and secured transactions co-head Simon Grant. In Calgary, department co-head Karen Dawson and high-profile aviation finance expert Patrick Brennan are recommended. Former group co-head Steve Lutz left the firm in September 2022.
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Key clients
- RBC Capital Markets
- Barclays Bank
- Canso Investment Counsel
- TriWest Capital Partners
- Morgan Stanley Bank
- Canadian Natural Resources
- Third Eye Capital
- Stantec
- North West Redwater Partnership
- Waste Connections
- Ali Group
- Canadian Utilities
- The PNC Financial Services Group
- Obsidian Energy
- Cresco Labs
- Equitable Bank
- Mountain Province Diamonds
- ATB Corporate Financial Services
- Tenaska/TMV Corp
- ATCO Energy Solutions
- CSV Midstream Solutions Corp
- Certify
- TELUS International
Work highlights
- Advised Stantec on substantial amendments to its C$1.1bn syndicated credit facility, including negotiating and documenting new sustainability link loan terms.
- Advised the lead arrangers, RBC Capital Markets, and lending syndicate on the amendment and restatement of Cameco Corp’s C$1bn syndicated revolving credit facility.
- Advised TriWest Capital Partners on a sponsor-backed, asset-based lending credit agreement provided as acquisition financing for TriWest Capital Partners’ purchase of a majority interest in the Monarch group.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Karen Dawson, Simon Grant