Nathan L. Gates

Partner

Jurisdiction Ontario, 2019 | Nova Scotia, 2018

Language(s) English

Office(s) Toronto

Contact

Business +1 416 865 5470

Email [email protected]

Overview

Nathan Gates is a Partner in Fasken’s Banking and Finance Group.

Nathan primarily acts on behalf of banks, private lenders and other financial institutions, as well corporate borrowers operating in a variety of industries. Nathan has extensive experience advising on complex financial transactions, including first and second lien credit facilities, acquisition financings, intercreditor arrangements and refinancings involving syndicated, bilateral, and cross-border debt facilities. Nathan is also frequently engaged to represent large lender syndicates on mining financings across Canada, the Americas and Africa, among other jurisdictions. Raised and educated on the East Coast of Canada, Nathan is known for his straightforward, practical and solution-oriented approach to his banking practice.

In 2024 and 2025, Nathan was recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada in the "Ones to Watch" category for banking and finance.

Achievements

Recognized as Ones to Watch in Banking and Finance Law in Toronto, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2025 to 2027

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2025 to 2027 The Best Lawyers in Canada Recognized as Ones to Watch in Banking and Finance Law in Toronto Best Lawyers is an attorney ranking service. For more than 30 years, it has identified lawyers best qualified to represent clients in various jurisdictions and specialties. Read more

Experience

Elemental Royalty Corporation enters into US$25 million investment package with Quilla Resources Inc., [Deal - Elemental Royalty Corporation], Canadian mining royalty company completes US$25 million royalty and equity investment in the producing Chapi copper project in Peru.
The Bank of Nova Scotia and National Bank of Canada co-lead on a US$75 million senior secured revolving credit facility for Minera Alamos Inc., [Deal - The Bank of Nova Scotia and National Bank of Canada], Canadian mining company enters into US$75 million revolving credit facility.
North American Construction Group acquires Iron Mine Contracting to expand Australian platform, [Deal - North American Construction Group Ltd.], A Canadian provider of heavy civil construction and mining services acquired an Australian mining services contractor to expand its platform and strengthen its presence in key commodity sectors.
Bank of Montreal leads a syndicate of lenders in a US$1.5 billion multi‑jurisdictional non-revolving financing for Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. and Wheaton Precious Metals International Ltd., [Deal - Bank of Montréal], Canadian bank leads financing for largest ever precious metals streaming transaction.
The Bank of Nova Scotia leads syndicate of lenders in US$4.5 billion financing of Lundin Mining Corporation, [Deal - The Bank of Nova Scotia], Global mining company secures large‑scale cross‑border financing to fund joint venture development of a major gold, silver, and copper project.
Elemental Royalty Corporation completes US$933 million merger with EMX Royalty Corporation and concurrent US$100 million private placement financing, [Deal - Elemental Royalty Corporation], Canadian mining royalty company completes a US$933 million merger and concurrent US$100 million private placement financing, resulting in a Nasdaq listing and TSX uplisting.
National Bank of Canada leads a syndicate of lenders in a US$500 million multi‑jurisdictional senior secured financing for G Mining Ventures, [Deal - National Bank of Canada], Global mining company secures significant senior secured revolving credit facility to enhance liquidity, fund growth initiatives, and support cross‑border operations.
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce leads syndicate of seven international lenders on a US$1 billion senior secured revolving credit facility for B2Gold Corp., [Deal - Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce], Canadian bank leads US$1 billion senior secured financing for international gold mining company.
National Bank of Canada leads a syndicate of eight lenders in a strategic $1.675 billion refinancing of credit facilities for a leading Canandian mortgage finance company, [Deal - National Bank of Canada], Canadian mortgage finance company completes refinancing of credit facilities.