Michael M. "Mike" Kalef

Michael M. "Mike" Kalef


Koffman Kalef LLP

Recognized since 2006

Vancouver, British Columbia

Practice Areas

Banking and Finance Law

Corporate Law

Project Finance Law

Real Estate Law

Structured Finance Law

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Michael is a member of the Lending / Insolvency team. He has over 40 years of experience in this practice area, and is regularly recognized for his knowledge and expertise in his field. He has focused his practice on banking, financing, and real estate matters. His experience allows him to provide basic and innovative financing techniques and banking solutions in comprehensive and timely manner.

Michael primarily works with Canadian chartered banks and other commercial lenders. He has been engaged as senior counsel by a number of Schedule I and Schedule II banks on lending, enforcement and bank regulatory issues.

Michael advises his client on the following:

  • Syndicated loans among domestic and foreign banks
  • Offshore financing transactions
  • Asset-back commercial paper
  • Leveraged buyouts
  • Acquisitions by income trusts or existing retail businesses

Contact & Links
Location
  • 885 West Georgia Street, 19th Floor
    Vancouver, BC V6C 3H4
    Canada
Languages
  • English
Education
  • Queen’s University, BA
  • Queen’s University, LLB
Bar Admissions
  • British Columbia, The Law Society of British Columbia 1974

Koffman Kalef LLP
Headquarters: Vancouver, British Columbia

15 The Best Lawyers in Canada awards

1 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada award

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Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Structured Finance Law, Vancouver, Canada (2024)
  • Structured Finance Law, Vancouver, Canada (2021)
  • Project Finance Law, Vancouver, Canada (2019)
  • Structured Finance Law, Vancouver, Canada (2019)
  • Structured Finance Law, Vancouver, Canada (2017)
  • Banking and Finance Law, Vancouver, Canada (2016)
  • Project Finance Law, Vancouver, Canada (2014)
  • Structured Finance Law, Vancouver, Canada (2013)
  • Corporate Law, Vancouver, Canada (2011)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2025 for work in:
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Project Finance Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Structured Finance Law
Special Focus:
  • Lending
  • Property Development

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