Find Lawyers in Edmonton, Alberta for Banking and Finance Law
Practice Area Overview
What is required of lending agreements in such transactions will depend to a great extent on the use of the funds being advanced – whether to purchase assets, to be used for working capital, assist with corporate re-financing or re-organization, or for acquisitions. Agreements might be secured or unsecured, completed via a public or private debt instrument, or even carry a derivative component. A lender can be a private lender or an institutional government-regulated lender. Banks, insurance companies, trust companies, and pension fund managers are all examples of institutional lenders and may act alone or may act in syndicated transactions.
Lawyers in this area will need legal, business, and industry knowledge and expertise, along with strong negotiation skills. Transactions must be executed quickly, while still properly structured to minimize the risk of loss. Often, a lawyer must be able to work in tandem with counsel from other jurisdictions to properly manage cross-border transactions and a multitude of regulatory issues. Familiarity with the Bank Act as well as provincial legislation governing financial matters coupled with federal and provincial security registration and reporting requirements are essential skills.
As the Managing Partner and leader of the Insolvency and Restructuring practice at Duncan Craig LLP, Darren is a highly sought-after counsel for debtors, lenders, creditors, insolvency professionals, and other stakeholders involved in some of Alberta's most significant and intricate insolvencies. In addition to his insolvency and restructuring work, Darren is also experienced in handling complex corporate and commercial litigation cases, such as shareholder disputes, creditor remedy actions, ...
Jon is a solicitor whose practice emphasizes commercial lending and commercial real estate law. After earning his B.A. with Distinction (2003) and his LL.B. (2006) at the University of Alberta, Jon was admitted to the Alberta bar in 2007. He is a member of the Canadian Bar Association Business Law and Real Property subsections. Outside the office, Jon skis, mountain bikes, and runs (at his wife’s insistence). He also enjoys camping and traveling.
John A. Cross, K.C. has been recognized as a leading lawyer in the Real Estate, Commercial Leasing, Corporate, and Banking and Finance Law practice areas. He has completed large scale property projects of all types, including mixed use projects. He acts on acquisitions, dispositions, land assemblies, land use agreements, commercial leases, as well as co-ownership and joint venture arrangements for developers, property managers, big box retailers, REITs, investment pools and health and seniors...
Clear, pragmatic advice is extraordinarily valuable in business today, especially when navigating regulations, critical start-up options, or important mergers. For clients who are seeking informed guidance on complex legal issues, financing, or transactions, Brittany Earl provides meaningful and reassuring counsel while keeping matters relatable, attainable, and straight-forward. In Britany's Own Words: "I believe I bring a refreshing approach to complex issues by thinking of what I do as &ls...
Cathy is a commercial solicitor whose practice emphasizes commercial real estate, business law, and financing. After earning her B.A. with Distinction (1993) and her LL.B. with Distinction (1996 - bronze medalist) at the University of Alberta, she was admitted to the Alberta bar in 1997. Away from the office, Cathy is a director of the Edmonton Chapter of NAIOP, a member of the Edmonton chapter of the Commercial Real Estate Women Network, a director of the Elzinga Family Foundation and a memb...
Mark Hildebrand carries on a corporate/commercial practice and is a member of RMRF’s Construction and Financial teams. In his work with the Construction team, Mark has significant experience advising both owners and contractors with respect to various contracting issues, including structuring complex joint ventures and providing advice related to large construction projects. He has advised on dozens of public private partnership (P3) social infrastructure projects throughout Alberta, ac...
Jerry has been practicing in the areas of security enforcement and insolvency since his call to the bar in 1984. He has extensive experience representing corporate litigants at all Alberta Court levels. The majority of Jerry’s clients are institutional lenders, receivers, and trustees in bankruptcy, whom he represents in connection with the enforcement of security instruments and recovery of indebtedness. He acts on behalf of debtors, creditors (secured and unsecured), receivers, and mo...
Victor Lirette is RMRF's Financial Team Leader and carries on a practice which includes loans and security placement, commercial lending, syndicated loan, club deal and floor plan financing. He also carries on an active practice in real estate development and construction law. Victor has published articles in the Alberta Law Review relating to problems involving non-profit associations and frequently presents seminars and courses of interest to those involved in the banking, construction and ...
Sonny Mirth has practiced law in Alberta for over 50 years. His practice focuses on property and contract law including property development, financing, sales, purchases, leasing, preparation and analysis of mortgages, debentures and other security documents, condominiums, mortgages and other security remedies and actions, builders’ liens, and landlord and tenant matters. He has appeared in all levels of the courts of Alberta and in the Supreme Court of Canada and has served on arbitrat...
Percy practices in the area of financial services including financing for financial institutions, financing in commercial and corporate mergers and acquisitions, and related Litigation at the Trial and Appellate Levels including success at the Supreme Court of Canada. Percy's practice also includes entertainment law. Percy has given lectures for the Legal Education Society of Alberta, Business Law Refresher Course (2003 and 2010), The Alberta Bar Admission Course sub-section of the Canadian B...
Clients count on Kevin Ozubko’s talent for closing deals in corporate, commercial, securities, and real estate matters. Effective and efficient, he pushes deals forward with clear communication and attention to detail, including large commercial real estate projects, and the purchase and sale of medium to large-sized businesses. As a corporate lawyer, he enjoys a wide variety of transactional work and getting deals done from start to finish, including every stage in between. He has acte...
Denise Prokopiuk is a trusted advisor and skilled negotiator who focuses on corporate, commercial, and real estate law. In her corporate commercial practice, Denise handles syndicated loans, incorporations, corporate structure and reorganization, joint ventures, shareholder and partnership agreements, director issues, the purchases and sales of businesses and other business matters. She has been counsel for leading financial institutions and corporate borrowers on a vast range of banking tran...
Gary is a commercial solicitor, whose practice includes commercial lending and commercial real estate. After earning his B.A. in Political Science (1973) and his LL.B. (1976) at the University of Alberta, Gary was admitted to the Alberta bar in 1977. Away from the office, Gary is actively involved in numerous charitable, community and political organizations in capacities as fundraiser, organizer and lecturer.
Melissa Timbres has a general solicitor’s practice, focused on banking and finance, commercial real estate, land development, and corporate commercial transactions. Melissa advises clients on a range of commercial matters, including with respect to commercial real estate purchase and sales, land development contracts, secured financings, corporate reorganizations, joint ventures, sales and acquisitions of businesses, technology and licensing matters, and contracting for third party serv...
Andrea is a 7th year associate at Witten LLP in Edmonton. Prior to completing her J.D. with Distinction (2015) at the University of Alberta, Andrea obtained a B.A. (First Class Honors) in Drama at the U of A and received an Alison White Honors award for having the highest GPA in the Faculty of Fine Arts. Called to the Alberta bar in 2016, the Northwest Territories bar in 2018, and Nunavut bar in 2021, Andrea is a civil litigator, with a focus on debt collection and foreclosures. She has appea...
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