Overview
David Wiseman is a partner in the Banking and Financial Services Group and a member of the Opinions Committee at Goodmans.
His practice is transaction-based with a particular emphasis on asset-based lending, private credit, bank lending, project financing, high-yield debt and restructurings with banking and finance components. David advises lenders, borrowers and sponsors on complex domestic, cross-border and international financings. David has deep knowledge of financing issues relevant to renewable energy, infrastructure and mining.
David is recognized as a leading lawyer in the areas of asset-based lending, bank lending, project finance, banking & financial institutions, global mining, and energy law by IFLR1000, Best Lawyers in Canada, Lexology Index and The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, and featured in the Lexpert Special Edition: Energy and Mining, the Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure, and the Lexpert Special Edition: Finance and M&A. David also has the highest possible rating (AV Preeminent) from Martindale-Hubbell for ethical standards and legal ability.
Featured Work
David’s representative work includes acting for:
- Wells Fargo, Siena Lending, PNC Bank, MidCap Business Credit, People’s Bank, Provident Bank and Citizen’s Bank on numerous ABL/commercial finance transactions including DIP loans and exit financings
- Fiera Private Debt in connection with numerous infrastructure and corporate finance transactions
- TCW Private Credit in connection with its USD$162 million term loan financing of Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (Nasdaq: CMTL)
- Silver Point Finance in connection with the financing of GOJO Industries
- LiUNA Pension Fund with multiple rounds of secured debt financing for Entourage Health Corp.
- Maranon Capital in connection with an acquisition financing of the purchase of a Canadian specialty automotive parts manufacturer and distributor
- The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) with its $500 million financing of Pace Credit Union
- PNC Bank, National Association with its $125 million USD exit financing of Covia Holdings
- Mandalay Resources in connection with US$40 million HSBC credit facilities
- Hub International in connection with its USD$5.06 billion cross-border refinancing from Morgan Stanley
- CEDA/OMERS in connection with its $125 million credit facilities with Bank of Nova Scotia
- Hudson Resources in connection with a multi-lender project financing in Greenland
- Canaccede Financial Group in connection with its US$75 million financing and several distressed debt portfolio acquisitions from Canadian banks totalling over $2 Billion in transaction value
- Ridgeback Resources in connection with its $400 million senior credit facilities and US$40 million 2nd lien notes
Awards & Recognition
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Best Lawyers in Canada Recognized, Asset-Based Lending Practice, Banking and Finance Law, Project Finance Law, Energy Law 2025
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IFLR1000 Canada Highly Regarded, Banking 2024
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Lexology Index Recommended National Leader, Banking 2024
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Lexpert Special Edition: Energy and Mining Canada's Leading Energy and Mining Lawyers 2024
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Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure Canada's Leading Infrastructure Lawyers 2024
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Lexpert Special Edition: Finance and M&A Canada's Leading Finance and M&A Lawyers 2024
Credentials
Professional Involvement
Credentials
- Queen's University, B.A.
- Osgoode Hall Law School, J.D./M.B.A.
Professional Affiliations
- Law Society of Ontario
- Association of Commercial Finance Attorneys
- Secured Finance Network (SFNet)
- Turnaround Management Association
Call to Bar
- Ontario
Insights
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Acquisition Finance
In-Depth: Acquisition and Leveraged Finance - Edition 11 - Canada
David Nadler, David Wiseman, Dan Dedic, Caroline Descours, Cathy Costa-Faria, Chris Baxter and Zhiyao Chen have co-authored the Canada Chapter in Lexology's In-Depth: Acquisition and… -
Acquisition Finance
In-Depth: Acquisition and Leveraged Finance - Edition 10 - Canada
David Nadler, David Wiseman, Dan Dedic, Caroline Descours, Michael Royal, Cathy Costa-Faria and Zhiyao Chen have co-authored the Canada Chapter in Lexology's In-Depth: Acquisition and Leveraged… -
Banking and Financial Services
The Acquisition and Leveraged Finance Review 9th Edition - Canada Chapter
Jean Anderson, David Nadler, Carrie Smit, David Wiseman, Caroline Descours and Cathy Costa-Faria co-authored the Canada Chapter of The Law Reviews' Acquisition and Leveraged Finance Review 9th Edition… -
Banking and Financial Services
The Lending and Secured Finance Review 8th Edition - Canada Chapter
Jean Anderson, David Wiseman, David Nadler, Caroline Descours, Michael Royal, Kyle Gerow and Cathy Costa-Faria co-authored the Canada Chapter of The Law Reviews' Lending and Secured Finance Review 8th… -
Banking and Financial Services
The Acquisition and Leveraged Finance Review 8th Edition - Canada Chapter
Jean Anderson, David Nadler, Carrie Smit, David Wiseman, and Caroline Descours co-authored the Canada Chapter of The Law Reviews' Acquisition and Leveraged Finance Review 8th Edition. The publication… -
Banking and Financial Services
The Lending and Secured Finance Review 7th Edition - Canada Chapter
Jean Anderson, David Wiseman, David Nadler, Carrie Smit, Caroline Descours, Kyle Gerow and Cathy Costa-Faria co-authored the Canada Chapter of The Law Reviews' Lending and Secured Finance Review 7th…
News & Events
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Banking and Financial Services
IFLR1000 2024 Recognizes Goodmans Lawyers and Practices
We are proud to announce Goodmans continues to be recognized by IFLR1000 in its annual guide.Recognition in IFLR1000 is based on a combination of in-depth qualitative research and direct client… -
Energy
Goodmans Recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Energy and Mining 2024
We are delighted to announce the Lexpert Special Edition: Energy and Mining 2024 has recognized 10 Goodmans LLP partners among Canada's experts in the areas of energy and mining.Congratulations to our… -
100+ Goodmans lawyers recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada: 2025 Edition
We are delighted to share Goodmans has once again been recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada with 105 lawyers featured across 43 practice areas.Congratulations to Andrew Brodkin…