David Ferris Toronto Lawyer

David H. Ferris

Partner
Within the constantly changing financing environment, adept transactional management is required.
Jurisdiction Ontario, 2005
Language(s) English
Office(s) Toronto
Contact
Business +1 416 865 4391
Email dferris@fasken.com
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Overview

David (Dave) Ferris is a partner in the Banking and Finance Group. He has advised both lenders and borrowers in financing transactions across a wide range of industries and sectors, including mining, automotive, energy, financial services, general manufacturing, sports & entertainment, health care, technology, telecommunications, transportation and retail.

His practice focuses on domestic and multi-jurisdictional corporate and commercial debt transactions and he has extensive experience structuring and negotiating syndicated facilities, capital call facilities, letter of credit facilities, project financings, mezzanine lending and sustainability and ESG linked financings. David has a particular focus in multi-jurisdictional acquisition, project and mine financing.

Noted by various leading directories for his work, David is recognized in current editions of IFLR, Lexpert and Who’s Who Legal as a leading lawyer in banking and finance.

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Practices

Achievements

  • Recognized nationwide in Banking & Finance, Chambers Canada 2024 to 2025
  • Recognized nationwide in Canada in Banking & Finance, Chambers Global 2024
  • Recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in Banking & Financial Institutions, Lexpert 2023 to 2024
Chambers & Partners Publication name with laurels Chambers Canada Recognized nationwide in Banking & Finance Chambers Canada Guide covers lawyers and law firms practicing in all provinces and territories in Canada. Read more
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Lexpert Publication name with laurels Lexpert Recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in Banking & Financial Institutions The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory is the most comprehensive guide of legal talent in Canada. Read more

Client Work

  • North American Construction Group completes C$395 million strategic acquisition of MacKellar Group, [Deal - North American Construction Group], Premier provider of heavy civil construction and mining services acquires Australia-based provider of heavy earthworks solutions.
  • National Bank of Canada and Macquarie Bank Limited co-lead international lending syndicate in the provision of aggregate C$425 million credit facilities for BW Gold Ltd., [Deal - A syndicate of lenders led by National Bank of Canada and Macquarie Bank Limited], Financing to partially fund the construction, development, commissioning and other costs associated with the operation of a mine at the Blackwater Gold Project in British Columbia, Canada
  • Bank of Montreal leads syndicate of international lenders in C$2.45 billion multijurisdictional financing for Element Fleet Management Corp., [Deal - A syndicate of lenders with the Bank of Montreal acting as administrative agent], BMO leads significant and complex financing in favour of the world's largest pure-play automotive fleet manager.
  • The Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal and National Bank of Canada co-lead international lending syndicate in US$1 billion credit facility re-financing for NFI Group Inc., [Deal - A syndicate of lenders led by The Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal and National Bank of Canada], Canadian banks lead syndicate of international lenders in credit facility amendment for a leading provider of sustainable bus and motor coach solutions
  • Syndicate of international lenders led by The Bank of Nova Scotia completes US$2.5 billion financing in favour of TELUS International, [Deal - A syndicate of lenders with The Bank of Nova Scotia acting as administrative agent], Significant financing for a TSX and NYSE listed global digital customer experience innovator
  • The Bank of Nova Scotia leads syndicate of lenders in US$400 million refinancing of Wajax Limited, [Deal - A syndicate of lenders led by The Bank of Nova Scotia], Revolving and term loan amendment for a Canadian industrial machinery and equipment company
  • BaseCore Metals LP completes US$525 million portfolio sale including nine royalties and one stream to Sandstorm Gold Ltd., [Deal - BaseCore Metals LP], Base metals focused streaming and royalty company sells high-quality portfolio to gold royalty company.
  • Syndicate of Canadian and international lenders led by The Bank of Nova Scotia completes $750 million refinancing of Superior Plus Corp. credit facilities, [Deal - A syndicate of lenders with The Bank of Nova Scotia acting as administrative agent], Revolving loan agreement refinancing for a multinational propane and distillate distributor
  • The Bank of Nova Scotia and Bank of Montreal co-lead syndicate of international lenders in amendment and restatement of $600 million revolving loan to a leading provider of advanced space technologies, [Deal - A syndicate of lenders with The Bank of Nova Scotia and Bank of Montreal acting as co-lead arrangers], Revolving loan amendment for one of the country's leading providers of advanced space technologies
Deal Advised North American Construction Group North American Construction Group completes C$395 million strategic acquisition of MacKellar Group Premier provider of heavy civil construction and mining services acquires Australia-based provider of heavy earthworks solutions. Read more
Deal Advised A syndicate of lenders led by National Bank of Canada and Macquarie Bank Limited National Bank of Canada and Macquarie Bank Limited co-lead international lending syndicate in the provision of aggregate C$425 million credit facilities for BW Gold Ltd. Financing to partially fund the construction, development, commissioning and other costs associated with the operation of a mine at the Blackwater Gold Project in British Columbia, Canada Read more
Deal Advised A syndicate of lenders with the Bank of Montreal acting as administrative agent Bank of Montreal leads syndicate of international lenders in C$2.45 billion multijurisdictional financing for Element Fleet Management Corp. BMO leads significant and complex financing in favour of the world's largest pure-play automotive fleet manager. Read more
Deal Advised A syndicate of lenders led by The Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal and National Bank of Canada The Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal and National Bank of Canada co-lead international lending syndicate in US$1 billion credit facility re-financing for NFI Group Inc. Canadian banks lead syndicate of international lenders in credit facility amendment for a leading provider of sustainable bus and motor coach solutions Read more
Deal Advised A syndicate of lenders with The Bank of Nova Scotia acting as administrative agent Syndicate of international lenders led by The Bank of Nova Scotia completes US$2.5 billion financing in favour of TELUS International Significant financing for a TSX and NYSE listed global digital customer experience innovator Read more
Deal Advised A syndicate of lenders led by The Bank of Nova Scotia The Bank of Nova Scotia leads syndicate of lenders in US$400 million refinancing of Wajax Limited Revolving and term loan amendment for a Canadian industrial machinery and equipment company Read more
Deal Advised BaseCore Metals LP BaseCore Metals LP completes US$525 million portfolio sale including nine royalties and one stream to Sandstorm Gold Ltd. Base metals focused streaming and royalty company sells high-quality portfolio to gold royalty company. Read more
Deal Advised A syndicate of lenders with The Bank of Nova Scotia acting as administrative agent Syndicate of Canadian and international lenders led by The Bank of Nova Scotia completes $750 million refinancing of Superior Plus Corp. credit facilities Revolving loan agreement refinancing for a multinational propane and distillate distributor Read more
Deal Advised A syndicate of lenders with The Bank of Nova Scotia and Bank of Montreal acting as co-lead arrangers The Bank of Nova Scotia and Bank of Montreal co-lead syndicate of international lenders in amendment and restatement of $600 million revolving loan to a leading provider of advanced space technologies Revolving loan amendment for one of the country's leading providers of advanced space technologies Read more
All Client Work

Career & Education

Education

  • JD University of Toronto
  • BA (Honours), Biology/Pharmacology McMaster University

Memberships & Affiliations

  • National Reporter – Canada, Taxes Committee, International Bar Association
  • Member, Canadian Bar Association
  • Member, Ontario Bar Association
  • Member, Fasken Martineau Law School Liaison Committee

News

  • Fasken Takes Five in Lexpert®’s Top 10 Deals and Top 10 Business Decisions of 2018, 2/22/2019
  • Fasken Doubles Top Tier Rankings in Legal 500 Canada 2018, 12/7/2017
  • Forty-Seven Partners and Eleven Practice Areas listed by IFLR 1000 Financial and Corporate 2017, 10/17/2017
Fasken Takes Five in Lexpert®’s Top 10 Deals and Top 10 Business Decisions of 2018 News Release | Rankings & Recognitions Fasken Takes Five in Lexpert®’s Top 10 Deals and Top 10 Business Decisions of 2018 Fasken is highlighted as a key player in three deals and a counsel in two of the top cases in Lexpert®’s Top 10 Deals and Top 10 Business Decisions of 2018 Read more
News Release | Rankings & Recognitions Fasken Doubles Top Tier Rankings in Legal 500 Canada 2018 Our lawyers have achieved the highest recognition in seven practice areas Read more
Forty-Seven Partners and Eleven Practice Areas listed by IFLR 1000 Financial and Corporate 2017 News Release | Rankings & Recognitions Forty-Seven Partners and Eleven Practice Areas listed by IFLR 1000 Financial and Corporate 2017 21 Highly Ranked Individuals and 10 Rising Stars are profiled Read more

Speaking Engagements

  • Conducting Effective Due Diligence, 11/22/2022
  • Conducting Effective Due Diligence, 10/13/2021
  • Conducting Effective Due Diligence, 9/23/2020
Program Faculty Conducting Effective Due Diligence Osgoode Professional Development: The Intensive Short Course in Secured Lending and Debt Finance location location Toronto Osgoode Professional Development Centre
Program Faculty Conducting Effective Due Diligence Osgoode Professional Development: The Intensive Short Course in Secured Lending and Debt Finance
Program Faculty Conducting Effective Due Diligence Osgoode Professional Development: The Intensive Short Course in Secured Lending and Debt Finance

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