Partner at McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Year Called to the Bar: 1990 (ON)
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Richard T. Higa is a highly experienced partner at McCarthy Tétrault LLP, recognized for his extensive expertise in domestic and cross-border financings. With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, Richard focuses on all aspects of acquisition, asset-based, cash flow, and recurring revenue-based lending. His practice includes bilateral and syndicated financings, Term B, second lien and mezzanine financings, debtor-in-possession financings, and high-yield notes.
Richard consistently acts for a wide range of Canadian and US financial institutions such as banks, insurance companies, and specialty debt funds. He has played a key role in structuring asset-based and leveraged cash-flow financings, as well as mezzanine financings for private equity funds in connection with major acquisitions across sectors including gaming, telecom, insurance, medical, technology, and manufacturing.
Known for his pragmatic and solution-oriented approach, Richard ensures transactions are closed efficiently and effectively. In addition to his finance law practice, he leads as the Practice Group Leader of the firm’s Business Law Group in Toronto.
Richard is an active member of the Association for Corporate Growth and is frequently invited to speak on current market issues in the field of financing, sharing his insights and thought leadership with peers and industry professionals.
As a leader within McCarthy Tétrault LLP’s Business Law Group, Richard T. Higa is known for delivering tailored legal solutions that address complex financing challenges. His reputation for excellence and commitment to client service distinguishes him as a top finance lawyer in Toronto and across Canada.
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