Ryan Baker

Biography

  Honest and upfront assessment. The relationship between a business client and a lawyer should be a deep partnership, and lawyers should be judged by the value they bring to their clients. By having a deep understanding of both the law and the needs of his clients, Ryan strives to add true value to each matter that he works on.   Representative matters Ryan’s practice involves all aspects of corporate law, with a focus on commercial real estate and commercial banking and debt financing. Representative matters include: Representing Sobeys Inc. in the acquisition of the assets of Canada Safeway for approximately $5.8 billion. Representing Crombie REIT in the acquisition and financing of 70 commercial properties for approximately $990 million. Acting as de facto general counsel for local tech startup companies, which has included successful seed, Series A and B financings and the negotiation of complicated licensing and re-seller agreements relating to each company's SaaS offering Representing the owner in the development and financing of a large commercial wind farm, which included a $107 million syndicated loan. Representing a national retailer in the acquisition of a large, iconic Atlantic Canadian real estate chain. Acting for a large Canadian company in its joint venture with the largest diversified supplier of construction materials in North America. Areas of practice: Real Estate Corporate Commercial  Banking and Finance Mergers and Acquisitions Insolvency and Restructuring

Research Interest

  Real Estate Corporate Commercial  Banking and Finance Mergers and Acquisitions Insolvency and Restructuring