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Pat Forgione Photo
Pat Forgione Photo

Pat Forgione practises business law in the financial services industry, acting for domestic and foreign financial institutions on domestic and cross-border transactions. His expertise includes corporate and commercial financing, asset-based lending, syndicated lending, mezzanine financing, private equity and securitization. Pat has significant industry-specific knowledge in the automotive and technology sectors.

Financial institutions trust Pat’s counsel on the regulatory requirements relating to carrying on business in Canada, as well as ongoing compliance matters. His experience includes obtaining regulatory approvals for the establishment of operations in Canada by foreign banks, and ongoing regulatory capital requirements. Pat holds a certificate in regulatory compliance and legal risk management for financial institutions from Osgoode Hall.

Pat also works with automotive finance companies in connection with consumer finance matters, routinely providing advice on consumer protection relating to retail finance and leasing programs. He also counsels on the establishment and ongoing operation of wholesale dealer financing programs.



Representative Matters

  • Counsel to Comerica Bank in a connection with a large portfolio of loans to borrowers in the technology and life sciences sector
  • Counsel to RBC Capital Partners in connection with a $23,000,000 subordinate debt credit facility to a borrower in the business of providing downhole wireline services
  • Canadian counsel to JPMorgan in connection with a US$80,000,000 credit facility to a borrower specializing in energy efficiency solutions
  • Counsel to Comerica Bank in connection with a syndicated credit facility provided to DragonWave Corporation
  • Counsel to a large automotive finance counsel in connection with various unsecured loans from foreign and domestic lenders
  • Canadian counsel to JPMorgan in connection with a US$195,000,000 credit facility to a borrower in the business of manufacturing current carrying wiring devices

Speaking Engagements

Second Lien, Subordinated and Mezzanine Lending Presentation, Osgoode Hall Law School Intensive Short Course on Secured Lending

March 2012

Second Lien, Subordinated and Mezzanine Lending Presentation, Osgoode Hall Law School Intensive Short Course on Secured Lending

March 2011

News



  • Recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada (2025) as a leading lawyer in the area of Banking and Finance Law
  • Recognized in the 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as a Repeatedly Recommended Lawyer in the area of Banking & Financial Institutions
  • Recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada (2024) as a leading lawyer in the area of Banking and Finance Law

Directorships & Affiliations

  • Canadian Bar Association
  • Turnaround Management Association

Education & Admissions

1997
Called to the Ontario bar
1995
LLBQueen's University
1991
BA (Honours)University of Toronto

Publications

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Featured Insight

FinTech: 2023 Legal Year in Review

The FinTech industry in Canada was impacted by significant regulatory developments in 2023. Explore the key updates in our year-in-review summary.

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Feb 7, 2024
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Could it be True? Canada to Introduce Open Banking Legislation

On November 21, 2023, the Government of Canada released its 2023 Fall Economic Statement. The Economic Statement announced the federal government's intention.

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Nov 29, 2023
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Canadians’ Awareness of Open Banking is Low – But Does it Matter?

The results are in: Canadians’ understanding of open banking is low, according to the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (“FCAC”).

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Jun 29, 2023
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Prepare for Regulation: Bank of Canada Introduces New Retail Payments Supervisory Framework

This bulletin provides an overview of the Bank of Canada’s new retail payments supervisory framework.

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Nov 17, 2022
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The Road to Canada’s Open Banking Framework: Updates from the Working Group Meetings

Four working groups have been working to develop common rules, accreditation criteria, and technical standards for open banking in Canada.

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Nov 2, 2022
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2020 Fintech Year in Review: Canadian Regulatory Developments

2020 Fintech Year in Review: Canadian Regulatory Developments

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Feb 10, 2021
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Rules for Control of Electronic Chattel Paper – Ontario’s Push to Modernize the Personal Property Security Act

On Friday, May 15, 2020, the electronic chattel paper amendments to the Ontario PPSA finally came into force, nearly a year after receiving royal assent.

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May 18, 2020
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Federal Government Relief Programs for Small and Medium Enterprises

Federal Government Relief Programs for Small and Medium Enterprises

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Apr 24, 2020
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A Call to Action on Open Banking

On June 19, 2019, the Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce (“the Committee”) published a report on open banking entitled Open Banking

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Jul 3, 2019
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Getting the Deal Through – Banking Regulation 2018

The Canada chapter in Getting the Deal Through - Banking Regulation 2018 provides an overview of the regulations governing the banking industry in Canada

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Jun 1, 2018
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Banking Regulation 2018 – 5th Edition

global financial crisis has led to significant regulatory changes (most notably in the areas of liquidity and capital) designed to reduce the risk of another global financial crisis occurring

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Apr 24, 2018
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Getting the Deal Through – Banking Regulation 2017

Canada has a centrally regulated banking system with a focus on macroprudential regulation and stability of the financial system ...

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Jun 27, 2017
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Banking Regulation – 4th Edition

Global Legal Insights - Banking Regulation

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Jun 22, 2017
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Fintech at the Crossroads: Regulating the Revolution

Fintech at the Crossroads: Regulating the Revolution

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Oct 30, 2016
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OSFI Extends Implementation Date for Pillar 3 Disclosure Requirements

OSFI Extends Implementation Date for Pillar 3 Disclosure Requirements

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Aug 31, 2016
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OSFI Publishes Letter regarding the Tightening of its Supervisory Expectations for Mortgage Underwriting

OSFI Publishes Letter regarding the Tightening of its Supervisory Expectations for Mortgage Underwriting

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Jul 13, 2016
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Updates to the Bail-In Regime: Depositor Accounts

Updates to the Bail-In Regime: Depositor Accounts

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May 12, 2016
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Updates to the Bail-In Regime: Introduction of Bill C-15

Updates to the Bail-In Regime: Introduction of Bill C-15

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May 10, 2016
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Budget 2016: Introduction of a Bail-in Regime

Budget 2016: Introduction of a Bail-in Regime

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Apr 5, 2016
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OSFI releases guidelines in response to revised Pillar 3 disclosure requirements

OSFI releases guidelines in response to revised Pillar 3 disclosure requirements

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Mar 7, 2016
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Getting the Deal Through – Banking Regulation 2015, Canada chapter

Getting the Deal Through - Banking Regulation 2015, Canada chapter

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Dec 23, 2015
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OSFI Publishes Letter on Plans to Update Capital Requirements for Residential Mortgages

On December 11, 2015 OSFI released a letter notifying stakeholders that it is planning to update the regulatory capital requirements for residential mortgages and home equity lines of credit.

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Dec 21, 2015
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OSFI Updates Financial Assessment Criteria for Composite Risk Rating

OSFI Updates Financial Assessment Criteria for Composite Risk Rating

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Dec 3, 2015
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OSFI Publishes Draft of Revised Guideline for Minimum Capital Test for Federally Regulated Property and Casualty Insurance Companies

OSFI Publishes Draft of Revised Guideline for Minimum Capital Test For Federally Regulated Property and Casualty Insurance Companies

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Aug 26, 2015
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Supreme Court of Canada upholds solicitor-client privilege settling a 15 year dispute

Supreme Court of Canada upholds solicitor-client privilege settling a 15 year dispute

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Feb 15, 2015
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OSFI Issues Final Advisory for Early Adoption of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments for Domestic Systemically Important Banks

OSFI Issues Final Advisory for Early Adoption of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments for Domestic Systemically Important Banks

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Jan 15, 2015