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Overview

James Rumball advises on complex structured finance transactions, including securitizations and derivatives, secured and asset-based lending, and corporate and commercial finance matters.

Jim acts for investment banks, finance companies, asset originators, lenders, borrowers and credit rating agencies in the Canadian structured finance market, as well as for other users of securitization and structured finance technology in private financings. He also advises on automotive finance, credit card issuance and purchases and sales of financial assets.

Client Work

Simply Group of Companies in the sale of Simply Group Financial, SNAP Home Finance and certain assets of EcoHome Financial Inc. and One Dealer Inc. to Financeit Canada Inc.
PI Financial Corp. and Echelon Wealth Partners Inc. and their affiliates in their merger to create a leading investment advisory, wealth management, and capital markets firm.
VW Credit Canada, with the securitization of its Canadian consumer auto loan portfolio.
General Motors of Canada, with the “GM Card” in Canada, a co-branded credit card issued by The Bank of Nova Scotia.
VW Credit Canada, with the securitization of its Canadian consumer auto lease portfolio.
VW Credit Canada, with the Volkswagen’s €25-billion debt issuance programme and with the Canadian private placement of medium-term notes.

Recognitions & Awards

Chambers Canada

Capital Markets: Securitisation

Chambers Global

Band 3, Capital Markets

Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

Consistently Recommended, Asset Securitization
Repeated Recommended, Asset Equipment Finance/Leasing
Repeatedly Recommended, Derivative Instruments

Best Lawyers in Canada

Recognized for Structured Finance Law

Education & Bar Admissions

Education

  • University of Toronto, BA, 1992
  • University of Manitoba, LLB, 1995
  • Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, LLM (Banking and Financial Services), 2000

Bar Admissions

  • Ontario, 1997

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