Service

Asset-based Lending

Clients benefit from our extensive experience in structuring, negotiating and documenting collateral-based financings.

Osler advises both borrowers and lenders in structuring, negotiating and documenting a wide array of domestic and multi-jurisdictional asset-based lending (ABL) transactions — from sponsor-led acquisitions to debtor-in-possession and exit transactions. 

We understand the legal and practical issues involved in these collateral-based financings. Our ABL group has deep industry experience and has advised clients in implementing ABL solutions in such diverse sectors as industrial, manufacturing, retail, distribution, consumer products, forestry, steel, technology and software, oil and gas, and airline industries.

Our ABL team works closely with lawyers in our insolvency and restructuring group, with extensive collaboration between teams to advise clients from deal inception to exit.

Key Contacts

Joyce M. Bernasek

Partner, Financial Services, Toronto

Richard M. Borins

Partner, Financial Services, Toronto


Awards and Recognition

  • Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business: Recognized in Banking & Finance
  • Chambers Global: The World’s Leading Lawyers for Business: Recognized in Banking & Finance
  • The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory: Recognized in Asset Equipment Finance/Leasing (Toronto, Ontario; Calgary, Alberta)
  • IFLR 1000: The Guide to the World’s Leading Financial Law Firms: Recognized in Banking; Financial Services Regulatory
    •  Sources describe Osler as having “a deep bench firm wide. They can utilize the wide expertise of the firm.”
  • Legal 500: Recognized in Banking and Finance Law