North America: Finance and Banking

BNP Paribas is seeking a Vice President - Legal Counsel to serve on the Asset Finance & Securitization (“AFS”) Legal team.

When a borrower takes possession of leased farm equipment, uses it for a full harvest season, and makes payments—but never signs the certificate of acceptance—can the lease still be enforced? The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal addressed this exact question in Millhouse Farms Inc. v De Lage Landen Financial Services Canada Inc., reaffirming that acceptance by conduct can complete a contract even when formal paperwork remains incomplete.

The global aviation leasing and finance market continues to navigate an era of unprecedented geopolitical risk.

The SEC rescinded Rule 202.5(e), which had codified the SEC rule requiring settling parties to agree that they would not publicly deny the SEC’s allegations. The change brings the SEC in line with the majority of federal agencies, including the CFTC which announced a similar change in early June. New language reflecting the change is already appearing in SEC orders.

Ce bulletin présente une rétrospective des principaux développements réglementaires en matière d’assurance et de distribution au Québec des six derniers mois. Comme vous pourrez le constater, l’Autorité des marchés financiers (l’« Autorité ») et le gouvernement du Québec ont été actifs au cours de cette période.

A co-investment is a direct investment opportunity presented by the sponsor (manager or general partner) of a private fund in which the investor may already be participating.

You have found a business you want to buy. The seller has an existing SBA loan with a solid interest rate, and the idea of simply stepping into their shoes — taking over the loan along with the business — sounds...

Nordic bonds have evolved from a regional niche into a credible alternative for acquisition financings across Europe, the United States, and Asia-Pacific. This financing framework offers institutional investors...

Large family offices and institutional investors are increasingly turning to NAV loans as a portfolio management tool for their alternatives holdings.

Partner Craig Garvey provides essential guidance for founders navigating the complex landscape of testing-the-waters meetings before an initial public offering. The article examines critical compliance requirements, disclosure obligations, and strategies for managing investor communications while avoiding potential SEC scrutiny during the IPO process.

With innovation in technology, artificial intelligence, defense, and life sciences driving investor demand, Israeli companies are poised to capitalize on a strengthening US IPO market in 2026.

The private equity exit market shows signs of recovery with increased deal volume in early 2026, though conditions remain far from the pre-pandemic norm. Strategic buyers pursue selective opportunities while public markets reopen cautiously, forcing sophisticated sponsors to fundamentally rethink their approach to liquidity planning throughout the investment lifecycle rather than concentrating exit strategies near the end of hold periods.