Nathan L. Gates

Partner | Banking & Finance

Jurisdiction Ontario, 2019 | Nova Scotia, 2018

Language(s) English

Office(s) Toronto

Contact

Business +1 416 865 5470

Email ngates@fasken.com

Overview

Nathan Gates is a partner in Fasken’s Banking and Finance Group.

Nathan primarily acts on behalf of banks, private lenders and other financial institutions, as well corporate borrowers operating in a variety of industries. Nathan has extensive experience with a broad range of financial transactions, including first and second lien credit facilities, acquisition financings, intercreditor arrangements and refinancings in relation to complex syndicated, bilateral and cross-border debt financings. Nathan is also frequently engaged to represent large syndicates in relation to mine financings throughout the Americas and Africa. Raised and educated on the East Coast of Canada, Nathan is known for his straightforward, practical and solution-oriented approach to his banking practice.

In 2024, Nathan was recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada in the "Ones to Watch" category.

Achievements

Recognized as Ones to Watch in Banking and Finance Law in Toronto, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2025

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Client Work

Castle Harlan acquires Alumni Educational Solutions, [Deal - Castle Harlan Inc.], Global private equity investment firm’s acquisition of leading educational furniture manufacturer.
Joe Mimran's Unity Acquisitions Inc. acquires the Mastermind Toys Business subsequent to a CCAA proceeding, [Deal - Unity Acquisitions Inc.], Purchase by Canadian retail pioneer Joe Mimran and partners of Canadian toy retailers Mastermind Toys
The Sarjeant Company Limited completes acquisition of Northern Ontario assets from Superior Propane, [Deal - The Sarjeant Company Limited], Leading Canadian construction and energy solutions provider acquires Northern Ontario assets from Canada’s largest propane distributor.
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
Elemental Altus Royalties Corp. completes US$27.5 million debt-to-equity conversion, [Deal - Elemental Altus Royalties Corp.], Gold-focused royalty company completes debt-to-equity transaction by way of a loan facility conversion and termination agreement
Schivo Medical Limited completes indirect acquisition of APN Inc., [Deal - Schivo Medical], Ireland-based Schivo Medical Limited acquires recognized leader in proprietary AFP valves, fittings, and tubing technologies located in Quebec, Canada.
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
A Schedule I Bank completes C$30,000,000 financing for, among others, Kontrol Technologies Corp., [Deal - A Schedule I Bank], A Schedule I Bank provides financing to support Canadian leader in smart buildings and cities through IoT, cloud and SaaS technology
A syndicate of banks led by Royal Bank of Canada completes C$140 million financing for mortgage investment company, [Deal - Royal Bank of Canada], Royal Bank of Canada provides financing to support a leading and trusted non-bank lender in Ontario.