Chris is involved extensively in all types of finance transactions, from routine accounts receivable and inventory financing to mergers and acquisitions.
Chris's experience extends to financing of start-up companies, syndications of mid-cap and large-cap financings, as well as smaller "club transactions" and secured and unsecured loans.
He represents a diverse range of lenders, including national lenders, regional and community banks, commercial and consumer finance companies, and venture and hedge funds providing cash flow senior financing, second lien, mezzanine and subordinated debt financings.
In commercial finance, Chris represents national and local lenders and borrowers in asset-based lending, cash flow financings and capital restructure and second lien loans, including mid-cap and large-cap syndicated credits.
In consumer credit, he represents national lenders, banks and finance companies, providing all types of consumer financing programs.
Chris’ recent accomplishments include:
- Part of team that engineered an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) for a large architectural firm, while also adding a stock appreciation rights plan to provide additional incentives to the employees.
- Assisted in the $170-million ESOP acquisition of Casino Queen, a first in the gaming industry.
- Counseled Algonquin Power & Utilities, a Toronto-based company, in three separate transactions totaling $470 million.