Warren Nishimura

Warren, a seasoned transaction lawyer, excels in navigating the complexities of business deals, ensuring his clients achieve their strategic goals efficiently. His expertise spans a wide spectrum, from straightforward agreements to intricate, multi-layered transactions. Warren's approach prioritizes swift, effective issue resolution and deal closure, always with an eye on his clients' future.

In the realm of syndicated credit facilities, especially within the energy sector, Warren has consistently been the go-to lead counsel. His experience is notably international, with transactions extending across the U.S., Europe, and Central America. His role in significant project financings, including innovative lease transactions, further highlights his versatility and strategic insight.

Warren's recent engagements reflect his broad expertise. He has been instrumental in securing financing for Pembina Pipeline Corporation, overseeing its C$1.5-billion syndicated facility among other international bank and note financings. His advisory role for Agrium Inc. covered both domestic and international financings, including a substantial US$2.5-billion syndicated global facility. Additionally, his guidance has been crucial in project financings, such as the Maritimes and Northeast Pipeline, and in facilitating cross-border acquisition financings, including for a major western Canadian pipeline.

His work doesn't stop at advising lenders and borrowers in the energy sector. Warren has adeptly structured and negotiated credit facilities for a special-purpose borrower in the regulated utilities industry and facilitated synthetic lease financing for joint venture interests in gas-powered cogeneration facilities. His counsel extends to ensuring large corporate clients maintain compliance and meet reporting requirements for bank and capital market financings.

Recognition of Warren's prowess comes from prestigious legal directories, acknowledging his expertise in banking, finance, and cross-border transactions. His role as an educator, sharing his knowledge through seminars and the Alberta bar admissions course, underscores his commitment to the legal profession.

Warren's educational background, with a law degree from the University of British Columbia and a commerce degree from the University of Alberta, provides a solid foundation for his legal practice. Admitted to the Alberta Bar in 1997, his career is a testament to his deep understanding of finance and corporate law, making him a distinguished figure in the field.