Thomas Meagher, Partner | Banking & Finance

Thomas Meagher *

Partner
Jurisdiction Ontario, 2002
Language(s) English
Office(s) Toronto
Contact
Business +1 416 865 5473
Email tmeagher@fasken.com
*practising through a professional corporation
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Overview

Thomas (Tom) Meagher is a partner in the firm's Banking and Finance group. Tom’s banking and finance practice is focused exclusively on structuring, documentation and negotiation of complex corporate and commercial debt transactions on behalf of financial institutions, insurance companies, corporations and foreign law firms seeking Canadian banking and finance advice.

Advising creditors and debtors both nationally and internationally, Tom has extensive experience in all areas of corporate and commercial debt transactions, including syndicated financings, sustainability and ESG linked financings, acquisition financings, project financings, asset based loans, debtor in possession (insolvency) loans, letter of credit facilities and the negotiation and structuring of complex intercreditor agreements. While Tom has experience in a broad range of industry sectors, he is recognized as a leading practitioner in mine finance throughout the Americas and Africa.

Tom’s practice is recognized in current editions of Chambers Global, Chambers Canada, IFLR, Legal 500, Lexpert, Best Lawyers and Who’s Who Legal as a leading banking & finance practitioner. Tom has been recognized as 'Lawyer of the Year' by Best Lawyers in Canada in 2023 for Banking & Finance and in 2025 for Asset-Based Lending.

 

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Achievements

  • Recognized nationwide in Banking & Finance, Chambers Canada 2020 to 2025
  • Recognized as Lawyer of the Year in Asset-Based Lending Practice in Toronto, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2025
  • Recognized in Asset-Based Lending Practice and Banking and Finance Law in Toronto, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2021 to 2025
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
Best Lawyers Publication name with laurels The Best Lawyers in Canada Recognized as Lawyer of the Year in Asset-Based Lending Practice in Toronto Best Lawyers is an attorney ranking service. For more than 30 years, it has identified lawyers best qualified to represent clients in various jurisdictions and specialties. Read more
Best Lawyers Publication name with laurels The Best Lawyers in Canada Recognized in Asset-Based Lending Practice and Banking and Finance Law in Toronto Best Lawyers is an attorney ranking service. For more than 30 years, it has identified lawyers best qualified to represent clients in various jurisdictions and specialties. Read more

Client Work

  • Ecora Resources PLC completed the refinancing by way of an amendment and restatement of its existing C$150 million senior secured revolving credit facility agreement, [Deal - Ecora Resources PLC], Advised Ecora Resources PLC, on the amendment and restatement of its $150 million revolving credit facility agreement with Scotiabank, CIBC and RBC.
  • Syndicate of Agents led by Sprott Capital Partners LP and CIBC Capital Markets completes US$65 million convertible debenture private placement for i-80 Gold Corp., [Deal - Sprott Capital Partners LP and CIBC Capital Markets], Nevada-focused mining company closes upsized “best efforts” private placement offering of up to US$65 million principal amount of secured convertible debentures
  • The Bank of Nova Scotia and Bank of Montreal co-lead lending syndicate in US$2 billion sustainability-linked revolving credit facility for Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. and Wheaton Precious Metals International Ltd., [Deal - A syndicate of lenders co-led by The Bank of Nova Scotia and Bank of Montreal], Canadian banks co-lead syndicate in a significant sustainability-linked financing for one of the world’s largest precious metals streaming companies
  • Sprott Private Resource Streaming and Royalty (B) Corp. and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan purchases secured note for US$225 million, [Deal - 1735825 (formerly Grafton-Fraser Inc.)], Sprott Resource Streaming and Royalty Corp. and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan purchased a secured note from KSM Mining ULC, subsidiary of Seabridge Gold Inc.
  • Sandstorm Gold upsizes senior secured credit facility to US$350 million and establishes first royalty company sustainability-linked loan, [Deal - The Bank of Nova Scotia and Bank of Montreal]
  • First Cobalt Corp. completes US$45 million combined debt and equity investment, [Deal - First Cobalt Corp.], Aggregate US$45 million private placement of US$37.5 million principal amount of secured convertible notes and C$9.5 million public offering of common shares
  • Foraco International S.A. completes US$100 million cross-border debt refinancing, [Deal - Foraco International SA], Foraco International S.A. completes US$100 million cross-border debt refinancing
  • Walter Global Asset Management, in partnership with Bonnefield Financial’s management team, on its acquisition of Bonnefield Financial, [Deal - Walter Global Asset Management], Acted for Walter Global Assed Management in connection with its acquisition of a majority interest in Bonnefield Financial Inc., a Canadian farmland asset management leader.
  • Arsenal and Seal for Life announce acquisition of Canusa, [Deal - Arsenal Capital Partners and Seal For Life Industries], Leading private equity firm specializing in investments in specialty industrials and healthcare companies acquires global leading manufacturer of pipeline coatings.
Deal Advised Ecora Resources PLC Ecora Resources PLC completed the refinancing by way of an amendment and restatement of its existing C$150 million senior secured revolving credit facility agreement Advised Ecora Resources PLC, on the amendment and restatement of its $150 million revolving credit facility agreement with Scotiabank, CIBC and RBC. Read more
Deal Advised Sprott Capital Partners LP and CIBC Capital Markets Syndicate of Agents led by Sprott Capital Partners LP and CIBC Capital Markets completes US$65 million convertible debenture private placement for i-80 Gold Corp. Nevada-focused mining company closes upsized “best efforts” private placement offering of up to US$65 million principal amount of secured convertible debentures Read more
Deal Advised A syndicate of lenders co-led by The Bank of Nova Scotia and Bank of Montreal The Bank of Nova Scotia and Bank of Montreal co-lead lending syndicate in US$2 billion sustainability-linked revolving credit facility for Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. and Wheaton Precious Metals International Ltd. Canadian banks co-lead syndicate in a significant sustainability-linked financing for one of the world’s largest precious metals streaming companies Read more
Deal Advised 1735825 (formerly Grafton-Fraser Inc.) Sprott Private Resource Streaming and Royalty (B) Corp. and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan purchases secured note for US$225 million Sprott Resource Streaming and Royalty Corp. and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan purchased a secured note from KSM Mining ULC, subsidiary of Seabridge Gold Inc. Read more
Deal Advised The Bank of Nova Scotia and Bank of Montreal Sandstorm Gold upsizes senior secured credit facility to US$350 million and establishes first royalty company sustainability-linked loan Read more
Deal Advised First Cobalt Corp. First Cobalt Corp. completes US$45 million combined debt and equity investment Aggregate US$45 million private placement of US$37.5 million principal amount of secured convertible notes and C$9.5 million public offering of common shares Read more
Deal Advised Foraco International SA Foraco International S.A. completes US$100 million cross-border debt refinancing Foraco International S.A. completes US$100 million cross-border debt refinancing Read more
Deal Advised Walter Global Asset Management Walter Global Asset Management, in partnership with Bonnefield Financial’s management team, on its acquisition of Bonnefield Financial Acted for Walter Global Assed Management in connection with its acquisition of a majority interest in Bonnefield Financial Inc., a Canadian farmland asset management leader. Read more
Deal Advised Arsenal Capital Partners and Seal For Life Industries Arsenal and Seal for Life announce acquisition of Canusa Leading private equity firm specializing in investments in specialty industrials and healthcare companies acquires global leading manufacturer of pipeline coatings. Read more
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Career & Education

Education

  • Certificate, Mining Law Osgoode Hall Law School at York University
  • LLB, (magna cum laude) University of Ottawa
  • BA, (summa cum laude) University of Ottawa

Accreditations

  • Course, Derivatives Documentation Limited 2002 ISDA Master Agreement and Credit Support Annex – 30 hour advanced intensive derivatives course

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Member, Canadian Bar Association
  • Member, Ontario Bar Association

News

  • Forty-Two Fasken Lawyers Ranked in 2020 Edition of Legal 500 Canada, 11/19/2019
  • The 2018 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory recognizes 200 Fasken lawyers, 4/12/2018
Forty-Two Fasken Lawyers Ranked in 2020 Edition of Legal 500 Canada News Release | Rankings & Recognitions Forty-Two Fasken Lawyers Ranked in 2020 Edition of Legal 500 Canada Fasken has received a number of accolades in the 2020 edition of Legal 500 Canada Read more
News - 7 News Release | Rankings & Recognitions The 2018 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory recognizes 200 Fasken lawyers The Firm has been recognized in 34 practice areas Read more

Speaking Engagements

  • Negotiating and Drafting Loan Documentation: A Quick Practical Guide, 3/1/2005
Negotiating and Drafting Loan Documentation: A Quick Practical Guide Presenter, Commercial Loan Finance & Security Conference, Canadian Institute

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