Dentons, Canada’s Global Law Firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Ira Cooper as a partner in the National Banking and Finance  group. A leading lending and financing lawyer in the Alberta market, Ira has over 20 years of experience, with a focus on syndicated credit transactions and an extensive track record of successfully acting for lead banks and borrowers in connection with numerous types of domestic, cross-border and international debt financings.

“I am delighted to join Dentons’ banking and financial services practice,” said Ira Cooper. “I look forward to collaborating with the Firm’s local, national and global teams to continue servicing my clients.”

"We are pleased to welcome Ira to the team,” said Ryan Middleton, National Practice Group Leader, Banking and Finance. “He is a go-to counsel for numerous financial institutions and borrowers, and we look forward to integrating his expertise to our already considerable bench strength, particularly in relation to cross-jurisdictional transactions.”

Dentons Canada’s National Banking and Finance group has earned an outstanding reputation as a leader at the forefront of the banking and finance industry. Our lawyers leverage their unique global insights and local know-how to assist clients in structuring and executing lending transactions, accessing debt capital markets and navigating the financial services regulatory environment. Demonstrating a strong commitment to scaling up to meet its client needs, the team has experienced significant growth in the past two years, welcoming over two dozen practitioners, including partners Lisa Ford, Geoffrey Marinangeli, Ryan Therrien, Christina Winger and now Ira Cooper.

George Tai, Calgary Managing Partner, also expressed his enthusiasm for Ira’s arrival, stating, “Strategic expansion is integral to addressing the evolving needs of our clients. I am very pleased to welcome Ira to the Firm and I am confident his expertise in the financial sector will greatly contribute to our team.”

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