John draws from his extensive experience to provide counsel
in financing transactions, capital markets and mergers and acquisitions. He is
committed to protecting clients' interests and ensuring the successful
execution of transactions.
John is a member of the firm’s Financial Services, Capital
Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions and Indigenous Practice Groups. He specializes in corporate and
commercial lending, with a focus on asset-based, syndicated, secured, mezzanine
and subordinated debt, both domestic and cross-border. John negotiates and
structures various corporate transactions, including public and private
securities offerings, corporate acquisitions, reorganizations and joint
ventures. He also provides guidance on securities regulatory reporting and
compliance.
John has significant experience advising on matters involving Indigenous, Aboriginal and First Nations communities, including corporate and commercial transactions, as well as major projects. He also helps clients navigate the unique regulatory and transactional considerations that arise in the Indigenous and Aboriginal contexts.
John is a sought-after speaker on corporate finance,
international risk management and transactional matters.
Prior to joining Aird & Berlis, John practised law at
leading domestic and international law firms. He played a key role in several
multi-billion dollar debt restructurings during the 2008 global financial
crisis.
