Atty. David R. Bain

Atty. David R. Bain

David Bain practises commercial law with a specialty in debt financing. Since 1983 he has advised a wide range of clients on various aspects of commercial law with particular emphasis on debt financing and lending transactions, including project finance.

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About David R. Bain at a glance

David R. Bain is a business attorney based in Vancouver, British Columbia, practicing at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Asset-Based Lending Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Equipment Finance Law (2026). Serands clients in Vancouver, BC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Bain practises commercial law with a specialty in debt financing
  • Since 1983 he has advised a wide range of clients on various aspects of commercial law with particular emphasis on debt financing and lending transactions, including project finance
  • Mr. Bain serves clients including Canadian and foreign banks and non-bank and private lenders, as well as corporate borrowers in a variety of industries
  • Over the past 30 years he has been involved in many of British Columbia's most significant financings, involving borrowers in the forest industry, marine transportation, real estate development, manufacturing, aviation and knowledge-based industries
  • He has provided counsel on many cross-border loan transactions and syndicated financings
  • His project finance experience has involved infrastructure projects (including public-private partnerships) as well as alternative energy projects
  • In addition, he has extensive experience in advising institutional lenders and finance companies on consumer lending issues
  • His commercial practice includes acting for buyers, sellers and lessors of aircraft and negotiating various commercial arrangements
  • Mr. Bain serves as a trusted advisor to a number of clients on their financing and business activities and is a recognized leader in his areas of practice

Practice Areas Explained

David R. Bain's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David R. Bain handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in British Columbia. Legal matters in British Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Vancouver are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate British Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in British Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in British Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is David R. Bain's law office located?
David R. Bain's law practice is located in Vancouver, British Columbia. The firm is Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David R. Bain handle?
David R. Bain focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in British Columbia.
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What awards or recognition has David R. Bain received?
David R. Bain's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Asset-Based Lending Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Equipment Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Project Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Structured Finance Law.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Asset-Based Lending Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Equipment Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Project Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Structured Finance Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Asset-Based Lending Practice, Vancouver (Canada)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Asset-Based Lending Practice, Vancouver (Canada)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Structured Finance Law, Vancouver (Canada)
- 2018

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