Gordon Baird

In Toronto, Gordon Baird contributes his expertise as a pivotal member of the Business Law Group. Specializing in lending and secured transactions, Baird's work spans a broad spectrum, including advising bank syndicates, non-bank lenders, and borrowers. His proficiency shines in handling loan transactions that are not only domestic but also stretch across international borders, with a keen eye on sectors such as power, financial services infrastructure, and media/telecommunications.

Baird's portfolio boasts a variety of significant transactions. He has represented bondholders in securing a hefty $350 million in financing for an Ontario hydro-electric project, and again, when $1.08 billion was needed for acquiring stakes in three northern British Columbia hydro-electric facilities. His expertise was sought by a central clearing party for managing liquidity facilities and by a Canadian bank to facilitate net asset value based credit for private equity funds in Canada and Luxembourg. Furthermore, Baird has orchestrated subscription facilities for private equity funds, and a $300 million financing deal for an Alberta electricity generator's transition away from coal.