Equipment Financing in Canada

As the authors point out in the introduction to this new publication, “equipment finance is much more than simply providing credit for the use or acquisition of specific assets. It spans the entire debt market … [and involves] all sectors of the finance community.” Equipment Financing in Canada acknowledges the breadth of this topic by providing a comprehensive look at the various aspects of equipment finance and offering practical, reliable advice to lawyers and non-legal professionals alike.

 Broad coverage

Written by leading experts in the area, Equipment Financing in Canada is the only equipment leasing text on the Canadian market, making it the definitive go-to guide for practitioners across the country. In addition to explaining the nature of equipment finance, the market and how the market is funded, it delves into the legal aspects of equipment financing by examining, clause by clause, key provisions in a typical equipment finance transaction. In addition, the authors discuss important considerations under the Personal Property Security Act and those related to the treatment of equipment finance contracts in the event of bankruptcy and restructuring. The book concludes with chapters dedicated to regulatory matters and emerging trends in equipment financing.

 In particular, Equipment Financing in Canada offers:

• Industry-specific insight: After focusing on the big picture, the text narrows in on issues and considerations related to specific industries, including marine, rail cars and rail transportation, aviation, software, retrofit and automotive.
• Practical guidance: The appendix contains a number of precedents – including key agreements and clauses – that practitioners will find indispensable.

 Useful resource

Equipment Financing in Canada should be on the bookshelves of:

• Banking & finance and corporate & commercial lawyers who need to advise clients on equipment leasing transactions
• In-house counsel at banks, commercial financers/non-banks and companies that frequently finance equipment who advise on equipment leasing transactions
• Commercial financers and non-banks who will benefit from an understanding of the equipment finance market, the different financing models and the legal considerations in equipment leasing transactions
• Accountants who will benefit from an understanding of equipment financing structures and the impact of financing equipment on a company’s income statement and tax return
• U.S. funders looking to expand operations or fund into Canada will benefit from an understanding of the Canadian equipment financing landscape
• Law libraries that want to provide a valuable reference for their patrons