Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Partner

Stephen is a leading financial services lawyer, who provides clients with practical legal advice related to banking, financial institution regulation, fintech, payment cards and payment mechanisms. He is recognized nationally and internationally for his expertise in these areas.

Stephen has detailed knowledge of anti-money laundering, cost of borrowing, credit business practices, privacy and regulatory compliance requirements. He also has substantial expertise in payments products and co-branded cards tied to loyalty programs.

Stephen is the Co-Chair of the Firm's Innovation Thought Leadership Committee and has extensive experience creating innovative and efficient solutions for clients, and using innovative tools and technologies. Stephen is also a member of the Derivatives group, which has been recognized as Global Capital’s Canadian Law Firm of the Year for derivatives, an award it has received every year since 2014.

Professional Involvement Ontario Bar Association Business Law Section Canadian Financing and Leasing Association Commercial Mortgage Securities Association Mortgage-Backed Securities Issuer Association

Education

LLB, Osgoode Hall Law School, 1994 BA (Hons.), McGill University, 1991

Bar Admission

Ontario, 1996

Community Involvement Member, Board of Directors and audit and conduct review committees of one Schedule II bank Member, Finance Advisory Board for Practical Law — Canada