John Elias

John Elias stands as a distinguished figure in the realm of banking, finance, financial restructurings, and mergers and acquisitions. His extensive experience includes guiding financial institutions, borrowers, and project sponsors through the intricacies of multi-jurisdictional financings. John's proficiency encompasses a broad spectrum of financial transactions, from acquisition and corporate financings to those specific to the energy and mining sectors, as well as comprehensive project financing.

In the arena of corporate affairs and mergers and acquisitions, John's advisory services extend across international borders, specializing in cross-border private equity transactions and corporate finance dealings that span Canada, the US, Central and South America, Europe, and Africa.

Having served as the Managing Partner of his firm's London office for over a decade, John has garnered significant international expertise, a fact recognized by The Legal 500. His contributions to the legal field, particularly in banking and finance, project finance, capital markets, and corporate/commercial practices, underscore his versatile and deep understanding of global financial and corporate landscapes.

John's legal education was completed at Osgoode Hall Law School at York University in 1987, laying a solid foundation for his illustrious career. His professional involvement is extensive, including membership in the Canadian Bar Association, Ontario Bar Association, International Bar Association, and American Bar Association. Further demonstrating his commitment to the legal community, John has played active roles in the Upper Canada College Common Ties Advisory Committee, chaired the Structured Finance Subcommittee of the IBA Banking Law Committee, and co-chaired the Joint IBA/ABA Task Force on Cross-Border Legal Opinion Practices, highlighting his leadership and expertise in cross-border legal matters.