Cherie Mah

Cherie stands as a pivotal figure in the landscape of debt financing and lending, adeptly bridging the needs of both lenders, including private entities and financial institutions, and borrowers. Her expertise is sought in orchestrating a diverse array of transactions, from facilitating corporate mergers and acquisitions to reorganizations and extending across various credit facilities at all market levels.

Her specialization in real estate and construction financing shines through in projects that span the acquisition, development, and refinancing of a vast range of real estate assets, including but not limited to land, shopping centers, office buildings, and mixed-use residential properties. Cherie's proficiency encompasses a broad spectrum of financial undertakings, including real estate financings, leveraged buy-outs, cross-border lending, syndicated loan arrangements, mezzanine, subordinated debt financing, and asset-based lending.

In her practice, Cherie delves into intricate matters concerning the Land Title Act and the Personal Property Security Act, providing indispensable guidance to lenders on crafting standardized forms for loan and security agreements. Moreover, she has been instrumental in establishing and refining lending practices and procedures tailored to commercial mortgage and real estate-based lending programs.

Her role extends to acting for sureties in matters related to deposit protection facilities, where her counsel is sought for compliance with the Real Estate Development Marketing Act. Noteworthy achievements in her career include acting as counsel for a borrower in a massive $700 million refinancing venture spanning a portfolio of hotels across Canada, serving as BC local counsel in a $100 million refinancing endeavor for a forestry products company, and representing a surety in a significant $218 million deposit protection insurance facility for a luxury residential development.

Cherie's influence and insights have been recognized in various professional forums, including her participation as a panelist in initiatives like the Scotiabank Women's Initiative and as a speaker on topics critical to the financial services sector. Her contributions to the legal community are further evidenced through her writings and presentations on pivotal issues affecting the lending landscape.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Cherie's commitment to the community is manifest in her roles, including serving as a board director for the Boys and Girls Club Foundation of South Coast BC and mentoring through the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers. Her volunteer work with Vancouver Food Runners underscores her dedication to making a tangible difference in her community.

Cherie's recognition in the legal sphere is well-documented, with accolades from Lexpert Rising Stars and The Best Lawyers in Canada® in Asset-Based Lending Practice, among others. Her bar admissions in British Columbia and Alberta, coupled with her LLB from the University of Saskatchewan and a BA in English Literature from the University of British Columbia, underpin a legal career marked by distinction, expertise, and a profound commitment to service.