Goodmans LLP

Praised for its ‘broad market knowledge and insight’, Goodmans LLP’s eight-partner banking and finance practice advises banks, alternative lenders — including private equity funds — and corporate borrowers on a wide range of finance transactions. The Toronto-based team is led by David Nadler, who represents both lenders and borrowers on domestic and cross-border lending. Also highly regarded are Michael Bertrand, whose increasingly prominent lender-side practice spans mandates for major Canadian and foreign banks as well as alternative lenders; Celia Rhea, noted for her combination of corporate and finance expertise; Jeffrey Citron, whose work covers banking and finance, hospitality, and sports law; and business law co-chair Dan Dedic. Up-and-coming names include next-generation partners Karen Vadasz and Kyle Gerow, as well as associate Waseem Jarjis.