Financial Services
The Aird & Berlis Financial Services Group is a dynamic and responsive team of lawyers who are able to help agents, lenders, borrowers, secured parties, investors and anyone with a financial interest through any financing transaction or insolvency, restructuring or recovery proceeding. Whether you require a simple and efficient path forward to get a deal done, or a complex and innovative solution to a problem, we have the right professionals to act as your trusted advisors.
With our Banking & Finance and Insolvency & Restructuring professionals working closely together, clients quickly see the value of our innovative approach and the results of working with us. The ability to work with creditors and debtors from the start of a financing transaction or case through to any recovery or enforcement proceedings allows us to deliver tailored, business-minded legal solutions that not only protect and preserve, but propel our clients’ interests forward.
We represent some of Canada’s largest financial institutions and companies in banking, financing, borrowing, insolvency and restructuring transactions of all sizes. The breadth and depth of our experience contributes to deeper insight into the dynamics, business realities and regulatory environments in which our clients operate. We have the experience to help clients recognize potential challenges early and identify solutions that avoid problems and risk, regardless of size and complexity. We pride ourselves on our commitment to our clients’ success by providing sophisticated advice, quick turnaround and responsive service.
Our group regularly publishes the Financial Perspectives newsletter, featuring key client activities, legislative updates and case law developments. To read our current edition, click here.
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Recent Developments
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ONCA Clarifies When Lenders Must Consider Undue Influence in Special Relationships
This article explains that lenders usually have no duty to inquire about undue influence in special relationships unless the transaction is clearly disadvantageous, and personal guarantors are expecte... -
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Lenders Take Note: Consultations Set to Begin on Ontario’s New Coerced Debt Legislation
This article outlines Ontario's forthcoming consultations on regulations to implement Bill 41, which will prohibit the collection of debts incurred through human trafficking and require lenders to abs... -
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Adrienne Ho Explores Cross-Border D&O Liability Issues in ABI Journal Article
A recent article in the ABI Journal by Aird & Berlis lawyer Adrienne Ho provides a Canadian perspective on director and officer liability in insolvency and restructuring proceedings, examining the leg... -
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Collateral Controversy: The J. Crew Manoeuvre and the Fight Over Loan Agreement Loopholes
This article explores how U.S.-based retailer J. Crew Group Inc. exploited loosely drafted credit agreement provisions – most notably an undefined "trap door" clause – to transfer valuable collateral ... -
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Pick of the Patch: Sage Advice About Super Priorities for Fresh Produce Suppliers
This article explains recent legislative amendments in Canada that grant fresh produce suppliers a super priority deemed trust for unpaid perishable goods in bankruptcy or insolvency situations, highl... -
Firm NewsMatilda Lici Receives Justice Glenn Hainey Memorial Award
We are proud to share that Matilda Lici is this year’s recipient of the Justice Glenn Hainey Memorial Award. -
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Developments in Class Action Law: Highlights From Q1 2025
This article reviews notable Q1 2025 class action rulings on certification limits, delay dismissals, arbitration clauses and emerging claims in crypto and privacy law. -
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Aird & Berlis Vancouver Expansion Featured in Globe and Mail
This article outlines the firm’s growth strategy, Indigenous practice development and efforts to better serve national clients through office integration. -
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Anti-Money Laundering Amendments Accelerated: Businesses Face Unexpected Compliance Rush
This article discusses accelerated anti-money laundering amendments under Canadian legislation, requiring new reporting entities to comply by April 1, 2025, with a transition period until April 1, 202... -
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Proposed Amendments to the British Columbia Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act
This article outlines Bill 4’s proposed amendments to strengthen consumer rights and contract regulations. -
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Aird & Berlis LLP Announces the Opening of Vancouver Office
Aird & Berlis is pleased to announce the opening of our new Vancouver office, marking a significant milestone in our growth. -
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Aird & Berlis Recognized in Chambers Global Guide 2025
Aird & Berlis has been included in the 2025 edition of the Chambers Global Guide in the areas of Intellectual Property, Projects: PPP & Infrastructure, Restructuring/Insolvency and Tax. Additionally, ... -
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Strategic Growth: Jill Fraser Reflects on First Year as Managing Partner
In a recent interview with Canadian Lawyer, Jill Fraser reflected on her first year as managing partner of Aird & Berlis LLP. -
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Jurisdictional Decisions Shape Class Actions in Q4 2024
This article examines how Q4 2024 jurisdictional decisions shaped class actions, addressing constitutional validity, extraterritorial jurisdiction, certification reconsideration and privacy statute co... -
Firm NewsAird & Berlis Welcomes Seven New Partners
Aird & Berlis is pleased to announce that Monica Carinci, Ryan Cohen, Matthew Helfand, Meredith McCann, Ian McLeod, Lawrence Veregin and Jonathan Yantzi have become partners of the firm. -
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Ontario Seeks Input on Proposed Regulation for New Consumer Protection Act
This article discusses Ontario's call for input on the proposed regulation for the Consumer Protection Act, 2023, covering updates to consumer agreements, leases, contract changes and implementation f...