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Nathan Gates Toronto Lawyer

Nathan L. Gates

Partner Fasken
Jurisdiction Ontario, 2019 | Nova Scotia, 2018
Language(s) English
Office(s) Toronto
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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

Client Work

  • Syndicate led by Bank of America, N.A. completes US$10.1 billion financing in connection with a joint acquisition of prime student loans, [Deal - Bank of America, N.A.], On September 6, 2024, a syndicate of lenders led Bank of America, N.A. closed a financing in connection with the US$10.1 billion acquisition of a portfolio of prime student loans from Discover Financial Services by way of a joint venture including two global investment firms, Carlyle and KKR.  Fa...
  • Castle Harlan acquires Alumni Educational Solutions, [Deal - Castle Harlan Inc.], Global private equity investment firm’s acquisition of leading educational furniture manufacturer.
  • Waterfall Asset Management refinances C$350 million Canadian credit arrangements in connection with cross-border bankruptcy proceeding, [Deal - Waterfall Asset Management], American alternative investment management company restructures debt financing.
  • 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

Career & Education

Education

  • JD University of New Brunswick
  • BA, History and Political Science (Dean's List) Dalhousie University

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