"Joel Scoler is rightfully viewed as the country’s best banking lawyer."
Client – Chambers Canada

Joel has a reputation as an outstanding and leading lawyer in the national and international banking and financial services sector and is consistently ranked as an expert in finance. He is viewed as "super bright, knows the market better than anyone and always ensures that the deal is done." (Chambers Canada)

High-profile clients, including CIBC, BMO, RBC, BNS, TD and National Bank, rely on Joel for their sophisticated finance, restructuring and insolvency matters. Joel is regularly retained in connection with the financing of acquisitions of both public and private companies as well as asset-based lending and subordinate debt/first lien/second lien financings.

Joel is recognized for his intense client focus. He "makes the difficult appear simple. He protects our interests — while also maintaining relationships. He is always our first choice." (Chambers Canada)