Mahnaz Jan Ali has joined Bennett Jones as a partner in the firm's Montreal office. She brings a rare combination of legal experience in corporate law and institutional investment. She was previously Director of Legal Affairs in the transactional investment group at Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ).
Mahnaz’s experience includes acting for banks, borrowers and financial institutions in sophisticated secured and unsecured lending transactions. This includes international and cross-border financings, syndicated loan transactions, acquisition finance transactions, construction and real estate financings, corporate and equipment financings, as well as project financings.
She has acted for high profile Canadian and international clients and institutions on various complex renewable energy projects’ acquisitions and financings, including wind farms, solar and hydroelectric. Mahnaz has over 10 years of legal experience from her work at another national law firm in Montréal—and almost two years in-house experience from working at CDPQ.
Mahnaz has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Financial Services. She is fluent in English, French and Farsi, and has intermediate understanding of Spanish and Hindi.
Bennett Jones is one of Canada’s premier business law firms and home to 500 lawyers and business advisors. With deep experience in complex transactions and litigation matters, the firm is well equipped to advise businesses and investors with Canadian ventures and connect Canadian businesses and investors with opportunities around the world. Serving clients since 1922, we are proud to be the firm that businesses trust with their most complex legal matters.