Dentons
Dentons’ global network is reflected in a client list that encompasses a range of non-Canadian banks and alternative lenders. The group also routinely advises Canadian borrowers and domestic financial institutions, with a focus on the energy, infrastructure, TMT and financial services industries. Ryan Middleton and Robert de Guzman co-head the transactions-focused team from Toronto and Edmonton respectively. Other key names in Toronto include Dennis Wiebe, Michael Henriques and Heidi Clark. Joel Cabelli and Marie-Josée Couture are noted in Montreal.
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Key clients
- Royal Bank of Canada
- Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec
- Canada Infrastructure Bank
- TD Greystone Mortgage Fund
- BDC Capital
- Fiera FP Business
- Certus Oil and Gas
- Capital Power Corporation
- Meridiam Infrastructure North America Corporation
- Energera
Work highlights
- Advised Bank of Nova Scotia, as agent, on a syndicated C$360m non-revolving senior secured credit facility.
- Advised Energera on the refinancing of its term and operating credit facilities with HSBC Bank Canada.
- Advised Canadian Infrastructure Bank on its financing of clean energy infrastructure projects in the City of Markham, through Markham District Energy.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ryan Middleton, Robert de Guzman