Richard Higa > McCarthy Tétrault > Toronto, Canada > Lawyer Profile

Noted for its ‘knowledge of industry precedents‘, McCarthy Tétrault possesses an enviable track record of involvement in many of the country’s landmark finance transactions. The firm also houses a prominent regulatory practice, which frequently advises domestic and foreign financial institutions on financial services policy development and implementation. Names to note in the former sphere include high-profile specialist Richard Higa, who shines in major, large-scale lending transactions. Higa led on one of the market’s marquee deals for 2021 when he acted as Canadian counsel to Bank of America Securities and Bank of America (Canada Branch) — as financial advisor, underwriter and lead arranger to Rogers Communications — in relation to Rogers’ C$26bn acquisition of Shaw Communications. The group also includes Justin Lapedus, whose practice takes in a broad range of secured and unsecured lending transactions; project finance specialist Stephen Furlan; and Montreal-based Michel Deschamps. On the non-transactional side, Ana Badour is recommended for her strong skill sets in banking regulation and fintech, while Nancy Carroll combines strength in financial services and insurance law matters. Seasoned counsel Barry Ryan is also highly regarded for his long-standing reputation in the banking and finance field. Up-and-coming names include partner Ian Mak and talented associate Noel Chow, both of whom focus on transactional work. Debt capital markets expert Marc MacMullin spearheads the broader financial services department.