Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

Noted for its ‘speed, expertise and accountability’, Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP’s banking and finance practice is additionally characterized by its transactional firepower. Arguably best known for its record in large-scale borrower-side mandates, the team also handles a significant volume of lender-side matters for major Canadian and global banks. In Toronto, Carol Pennycook is widely regarded as a reference in the market for banking and finance work, particularly project finance; she recently led the team’s advice to Canada Infrastructure bank on its C$235m financing to electric vehicle charging network, FLO. The Toronto team also draws on Joel Scoler, who enjoys close links to major lenders; Derek Vesey, who frequently acts for borrowers and lenders; Scott Hyman, whose practice spans banking, corporate and capital markets law; and next-generation partners Peter Martorelli and Jennifer Prieto. In Montreal, department co-head Dan Wolfensohn is recommended. In September 2023, dual-qualified (New York/Ontario) counsel Hugh McKee joined from GLAS — he will split his time between Canada and the US.