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Syndicated finance and secured loans are frequent sources of new capital for corporations in North America. To reduce risk and improve profits, borrowers and lenders alike require expert advice from financial services lawyers who understand what degree of risk lenders and borrowers are willing to accept, in any given market environment. McMillan’s Financial Services Group has this type of expert insight into the dynamics of today’s financial markets. We represent both lenders and borrowers in a variety of secured lending transactions, including bi-lateral lending, syndicated lending, asset-based lending, subordinated debt financings, acquisition financings and debtor-in-possession financings.

McMillan’s diverse experience in domestic, cross-border and multi-jurisdictional financing transactions gives us deep domain expertise across the syndicated lending sector. We advise clients on structuring, documenting and implementing sophisticated financing arrangements tailored to reflect the unique objectives of each transaction. On the lender side, we work with major Canadian and international commercial banks, institutional investors and other financial institutions. And on the borrower side, we assist corporations, private equity groups, sponsors and funds.

For all secured lending transactions that we help facilitate, our focus is on understanding your objectives and delivering creative, practical solutions throughout the process. Our experience in asset finance and secured lending is complemented by expertise in workouts, bankruptcy, asset liquidation and, if necessary, litigation.

McMillan secured lending professionals helps clients by:

  • Structuring investment grade syndicated and bilateral lending facilities
  • Structuring second lien facilities and mezzanine facilities
  • Structuring asset-based lending facilities
  • Drafting terms sheets, and loan and security documentation
  • Negotiating terms between arrangers and borrowers
  • Performing due diligence and perfecting liens
  • Advising on private placement financings
  • Advising on relevant regulatory and compliance issues
  • Designing and implementing bridge facilities, both to bridge equity issuances and bond issuances
  • Advising on restructurings and workouts

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Under Construction: The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) Publish Proposed Regulatory Framework for Public Investment Funds Seeking to Invest in Crypto Assets

The CSA published proposed amendments to NI 81-102 and Companion Policy 81-102CP to create a regulatory framework for investment funds investing in crypto.

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Jan 31, 2024
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A Focus on Alternative Investments in the Private Credit Market

McMillan and Bloomberg invite you to join us on Thursday, February 15th for a lunch seminar on the Canadian private credit market.

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Structuring Mortgage Investment Corporations in Canada

An overview of structuring Mortgage Investment Corporations or "MICs" in Canada

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Nov 23, 2023
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Environmental Obligations Trump Lenders: The Trend Continues

Re Mantle Materials Group, Ltd continues a recent trend in Alberta in which environmental remediation obligations are found to have a super priority.

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Nov 8, 2023
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Remember, Remember, the 1st of November; Navigating the November 1st Deadline in the CDOR Transition and Term CORRA’s Launch

Navigating the November 1, 2023 Deadline in the CDOR Transition and Term CORRA’s Launch.

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Aug 15, 2023
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Interesting Changes to Interest Rates

For the first time in over 40 years, Canada is making changes to the criminal interest rate.

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Jul 11, 2023
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The End of LIBOR: The Grand Finale (or is it?)

All remaining tenors of USD LIBOR ceased being published on June 30, 2023; synthetic USD LIBOR and the LIBOR Act are available for legacy contracts.

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Jul 4, 2023
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Government of Canada Seeks Input on Updating Canada’s Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Regime

The Government of Canada has launched public consultations on updating Canada's anti-money laundering and terrorist financing regime.

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Jun 21, 2023
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Creditors May Invalidate Debtor Fraudulent Transfers Occurring Long Before Any Debtor-Creditor Relationship Established

A creditor may undo a transaction as a fraudulent conveyance even if it was not a creditor at the time the debtor made the transfer.

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Jun 20, 2023
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Proposed Updates to Canada’s Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Regime

Finance Canada's proposed changes relating to anti-money laundering and armoured car companies, mortgage lenders, and money service businesses.

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Jun 7, 2023