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Commercial Financing

Commercial Financing

We advise businesses on all legal aspects of raising capital, including fundraising from outside investors via the issuance of debt or equity.

Driving business success.

We advise on requirements under corporate and securities law and prepare any necessary documents including offering memoranda and subscription agreements.

We help lenders understand their financing options, obtain, perfect and enforce security and how to minimize risk. We have experience with acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, multi-jurisdictional financings, development project financings, and commercial vessel and aircraft financing, in all stages of the process including renegotiating and amending financing arrangements.

When it comes to borrowing, each client has a unique set of circumstances. We assist with traditional financing, as well as with the financing of unique assets including specialized equipment, commercial vessels, aircraft and goodwill.

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