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Simon Grant is a trusted advisor to leading companies and lenders navigating high-stakes financing and regulatory challenges in Canada’s complex financial landscape. Known for his clarity, strategic insight, and ability to drive deals forward, Simon helps clients unlock opportunity where precision matters most.

Overview

With a sharp focus on results, Simon works with corporations, credit funds, and fintech leaders to get deals done—whether structuring secured lending arrangements for mining companies, helping international technology clients comply with payment regulations, or guiding foreign lenders through Canadian secured finance structures. He is known for simplifying complexity, managing risk, and driving transactions forward with precision.

A dual-sector leader, Simon co-heads both the firm’s Banking and Secured Transactions and Fintech groups. In the lending space, he advises sponsors, borrowers, and mining-focused lenders on sophisticated cross-border transactions, secured finance, and intercreditor issues—often collaborating with international counsel. In fintech, he is a trusted advisor to global tech companies entering the Canadian market, guiding them through compliance with Canada’s payments and financial regulatory regimes, including the new Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA), without slowing their go-to-market timelines.

Simon is ranked in Chambers Canada (Fintech Guide) and Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory for his work in financial services and emerging technology. He is also active in policy discussions through his involvement with committees of the Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law.

Client Work

Osisko Development in its US$650-million debt and equity financing package to support the development and construction of its Cariboo Gold Project
Asante Gold in its US$500-million financing package, including a C$237-million bought deal private placement of subscription receipts and the restructuring of approximately US$175 million of deferred consideration associated with the purchase of the Chirano mine
Blue Ant Media in its go-public transaction by way of reverse takeover of Boat Rocker Media
Greenland Resources in its off-take agreement with Finnish Outokumpu, for the long-term supply of molybdenum oxide, a critical raw material in Europe.
O3 Mining Inc. in its $204 million-acquisition by Agnico Eagle Mines Limited by way of a negotiated take-over bid 
First Majestic Silver Corp. in its US$970-million acquisition of Gatos Silver

Recognitions & Awards

Chambers Fintech

Ranked as a leading Fintech lawyer

Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

Repeatedly Recommended, Asset Equipment Finance/Leasing

Lexpert Special Edition on Agribusiness & Cannabis

Recognized as one of Canada's leading lawyers in Agribusiness and Cannabis

Lexpert Special Edition on Technology

Recognized as one of Canada's leading lawyers in Technology

Who's Who Legal: Fintech & Blockchain

Recognized as a leading lawyer: Blockchain and Fintech

Education & Bar Admissions

Education

  • Simon Fraser University, BA, 2002
  • University of British Columbia, MA, 2003
  • McGill University, LLB, 2008, with distinction
  • McGill University, BCL, 2008, with distinction

Bar Admissions

  • Ontario, 2009
  • British Columbia, 2018

News, Events & Speaking Engagements

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Simon Grant in Financial Post on Tracking Cryptocurrency

February 18, 2022
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Simon Grant on Smart Contracts and Collaboration

May 28, 2019
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The Lawyer's Daily on New Bennett Jones Partners

April 6, 2018
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