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We can assist with all types of loan, financing and security matters, including:

  • Facilitating lending and borrowing transactions;
  • Preparing agreements, including loan and credit agreements, commitment letters and offers to finance; 
  • Negotiating financing arrangements and inter-creditor agreements; 
  • Structuring loans and security; 
  • Securing interests in all types of property, including on personal property, intellectual property, land and leases (for example, security agreements, mortgages, debentures, collateral security, and guarantees); 
  • Conducting and reporting on due diligence searches; 
  • Registering and perfecting security in the Saskatchewan Land Titles Registry, the Saskatchewan Personal Property Registry, the Ministry of Energy and Resources, the Bank Act, and certain extra-jurisdictions registries; 
  • Advising private and foreign lenders on financial licensing and reporting requirements; 
  • Assessing trust and beneficial and nominee ownership structures, particularly in relation to real property loans; 
  • Reviewing corporate borrower records and preparing corporate authorizations and certificates;  
  • Preparing and negotiating legal opinions; and 
  • Advising on personal property collateral priority rules

We have significant experience in national transactions that have a Saskatchewan element.  Our team works seamlessly with law firms from outside the province to provide cost-efficient added value. 

We have in-depth knowledge of unique Saskatchewan farm land and farming security issues, including farmland ownership matters and applications to the Farm Land Security Board.
 

Primary Contacts in Financing
New Kelly- Waddell Oct 6 1:1

Kelly Canham (Waddell)

Partner
Regina
306-565-5173
kcanham@mcdougallgauley.com
Ryan Laidlaw

Ryan J. Laidlaw

Partner
Regina
306-565-5167
rlaidlaw@mcdougallgauley.com
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Michael W. Milani, K.C., FIIC

Partner
Regina
306-565-5117
mmilani@mcdougallgauley.com
Chad Haaf

Chad Haaf

Partner
Saskatoon
306-665-5494
chaaf@mcdougallgauley.com
Bill Shaw, Q.C.

William (Bill) J. Shaw, K.C.

Counsel
Saskatoon
306-665-5426
bshaw@mcdougallgauley.com
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