Nathan L. Gates

Partner

Show up early, be prepared, understand the situation, execute.

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 practices in the area of banking and finance law.

Nathan routinely acts on behalf of banks and other financial institutions, as well corporate borrowers operating in a broad range of industries. Nathan's experience includes representing clients in connection with bilateral, syndicated and cross-boarder senior, subordinate and mezzanine financings. Having started his career practicing mergers and acquisitions, Nathan is also regularly engaged to advise clients on acquisition and project financings.

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 Limited], 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.