Nicholas McFarlane

Associate

Jurisdiction Ontario, 2024

Language(s) English

Office(s) Toronto

Contact

Business +1 416 865 4428

Email [email protected]

Overview

Nicholas McFarlane is an Associate in the Banking and Finance group with a practice focusing on lending and securitization transactions. Nicholas acts for borrowers and lenders and has experience in bilateral, syndicated and cross-border transactions.

Prior to law school, Nicholas held various commercial banking roles at GE Capital and Wells Fargo. In these roles, Nicholas was responsible for originating equipment finance loans and managing the transaction process from credit approval to funding. Following his banking career, Nicholas completed his law degree at Osgoode Hall Law School where he earned the Honourable F.H. Barlow Scholarship for his academic performance in banking and business law courses. Prior to joining Fasken, Nicholas summered and articled at another national law firm.

Achievements

The Honourable F.H. Barlow Scholarship, Osgoode Hall Law School 2023

2023 2023 Osgoode Hall Law School The Honourable F.H. Barlow Scholarship

Experience

Bank of America co-leads Capital Asset Lending’s inaugural RMBS Program launch with $220 million bond issuance, [Deal - Bank of America, N.A.], Bank of America co-leads residential mortgage-backed securitization (RMBS) program launch with $220M inaugural bond issuance.
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.
Bank of America leads and arranges the launch of RMBS Program with $200 million bond issuance, [Deal - Bank of America, N.A.], Multinational bank leads and arranges launch of RMBS program.
Anthem Sports & Entertainment, Inc. acquires Hollywood Suite Group of Companies, [Deal - Anthem Sports & Entertainment], Canadian multinational media company acquires film company.
University Health Network acquires 522 University Avenue in Toronto, [Deal - University Health Network], Canada’s largest research hospital acquires strategic downtown Toronto property to support patient care and research expansion.
Forum’s C$1.7 billion combination with Alignvest Student Housing, [Deal - Forum Asset Management Inc. and Forum Real Estate Income and Impact Fund], Real estate and private equity focused asset manager completes significant acquisition to create leading owner/provider of purpose-built student accommodations in Canada.
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.
Beringer Capital closes strategic investment in Northern Commerce, [Deal - Beringer Capital], Beringer Capital Completes Strategic Investment in Northern Commerce, Marking First Investment from its Fund V.