Charles McRoberts

Charles excels in guiding clients through the intricacies of commercial lending and debt financing, focusing on transactions that include acquisition finance and general corporate affairs. His expertise extends to both secured and unsecured financing, covering bilateral and syndicated loan transactions, cross-border financings, and corporate restructuring.

With a keen understanding of various sectors such as energy, mining, oil and gas, agriculture, manufacturing, and cannabis, Charles has become a go-to advisor for both lenders and borrowers. His role often involves acting as agent counsel, providing insights into the Canadian dimensions of international financings.

Some of Charles’ notable work includes:

Facilitating Northland Power Inc.’s acquisition of C$1.25-billion credit facilities as the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce served as the administrative agent for the lending syndicate.

Assisting Richardson International Limited in securing over C$1-billion in term and asset-based credit facilities through the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, acting as the administrative agent for the lenders.

Providing legal guidance for a C$100-million credit facility to support the acquisition of a significant real estate portfolio, working closely with a leading Canadian chartered bank.

Advising the administrative agent and lending consortium on credit arrangements for Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust as part of its arrangement with Canadian Real Estate Investment Trust.

Offering legal expertise to Alcanna Inc. regarding corporate credit facilities, where he served the syndicate of lenders’ administrative agent.

Charles’ academic background includes a JD from the University of Calgary, coupled with a BA in Philosophy and Sociology from the University of Guelph. His legal acumen is fortified by admissions to both the Ontario and Alberta Bars, making him a versatile asset in the legal landscape of corporate finance across Canada.