Tim Bezeredi

In Vancouver, Tim shines as a key player at Dentons Canada LLP, where he takes on a pivotal role within the Banking and Finance and Corporate/Commercial sectors. Not just an ordinary partner, Tim also helms the Banking and Finance group, guiding a diverse clientele through the intricate landscapes of finance and corporate dealings. His expertise spans a wide array of financial structures such as senior and mezzanine financing, asset-based lending, leveraged buyouts, and syndicated loans, alongside lease financing. Furthermore, Tim's proficiency extends to handling private mergers, acquisitions, corporate reshaping, and private equity ventures across sectors like manufacturing, tech, and mining, dealing with clients that range from local startups to global conglomerates.

Renowned for his leadership, Tim orchestrates large, cross-disciplinary teams, ensuring seamless integration of legal, tax, and regulatory dimensions from inception to the successful closure of transactions. His knowledge dissemination includes authoring articles and delivering speeches on a plethora of subjects from banking finance to cross-border deals.

Tim's portfolio of experience is as broad as it is impressive. He has acted as counsel for Vistara Technology Growth Fund in a significant fundraising endeavor for Reach, an e-commerce fintech entity. For Beedie Investments Ltd., he navigated a convertible loan facility to bolster Think Research Corporation. He has also facilitated financing for Cerrado Gold Inc.'s gold project in Brazil, helped Herschend Family Entertainment acquire Vancouver Aquarium assets, and supported Rokstad Power Corporation in regaining full ownership from Carillion Group.

His advisory role extended to a Canadian Chartered Bank for a US$10 million facility, assisted in Conuma Coal Resources Limited's acquisition of mining complexes, and guided Jemi Fibre Corp. through a substantial loan for timberland acquisition. Tim's expertise also played a crucial part in the restructuring of GuestLogix Inc., the equity co-investment in English Bay Batter LP, and numerous other significant transactions.

Tim's contributions have not gone unnoticed, earning recognition from prestigious directories and forums for his expertise in natural resources, forestry law, and his distinguished peer review ratings. His academic achievements from the University of British Columbia underscore his foundational knowledge and commitment to excellence in his field, marking him as a distinguished figure in the legal landscape of banking, finance, and corporate law.