Craig Mitchell

Craig Mitchell, a distinguished partner in the Banking & Finance Group, specializes in banking, restructurings, and workouts. His vast expertise encompasses private acquisition financings, take-over bid financings, debtor-in-possession financings, asset-based lending, and mezzanine lending. Craig offers his legal services to both lenders and borrowers involved in domestic and international financings across North America, Europe, and Asia, as well as to creditors and debtors navigating commercial insolvencies and restructurings. Additionally, he provides counsel to private equity funds for leveraged mergers and acquisitions.

Affiliated with both the Law Society of Ontario and the American Bar Association, Craig’s professional activities underline his commitment to legal excellence.

His areas of expertise include Banking & Finance, Restructuring & Insolvency, and Private Equity, showcasing a comprehensive understanding of complex financial and corporate transactions.

Craig’s educational background is solid, with an LL.B. from the University of British Columbia and a B.A. in Politics and Economics from Queen’s University. His legal practice in Ontario, which began in 1998, has been marked by significant contributions to the field.

Some of his recent notable work includes advising Teck Resources Limited on its substantial sale of Elk Valley Resources to Glencore plc, guiding FGF Brands through its acquisition of Weston Foods' bakery business, and representing Brookfield Capital Partners in the sale of BGIS to CCMP Capital Advisors, demonstrating his pivotal role in major transactions.

Craig’s excellence in the legal profession is recognized by prestigious directories such as Chambers Canada and Global, and IFLR1000, where he is acclaimed as a leading lawyer in Banking & Finance and highly regarded in Banking and Private Equity.

His contributions have played a part in Stikeman Elliott's recognition as a leading business law firm, with the firm earning top rankings across numerous practice areas in legal directories, affirming Craig Mitchell’s influential presence in the legal community.