Atty. Russell Dufault

Atty. Russell Dufault

Russell Dufault practises in all areas of transactional banking and corporate finance matters, with an emphasis on cross-border and multi-jurisdictional structured financings. Russell's experience includes acting for domestic and international commercial banks, non-bank financial institutions, alternative and private credit providers, private equity funds and sponsors, as well as corporate borrowers and issuers, in connection with senior and subordinated debt, asset-based and cash flow facilities, syndicated and club financings, leveraged financings, bridge loans, term lending, securitizations

12 Years Experience 12 year
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About Russell Dufault at a glance

Russell Dufault is a business attorney, practicing at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in Manitoba (2014) and Ontario (2015). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — ™ (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — from 2023-2024 for work in: (2026).

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Russell Dufault practises in all areas of transactional banking and corporate finance matters, with an emphasis on cross-border and multi-jurisdictional structured financings
  • Russell's experience includes acting for domestic and international commercial banks, non-bank financial institutions, alternative and private credit providers, private equity funds and sponsors, as well as corporate borrowers and issuers, in connection with senior and subordinated debt, asset-based and cash flow facilities, syndicated and club financings, leveraged financings, bridge loans, term lending, securitizations, high-yield debt offerings, debt capital markets transactions, restructuring matters and other forms of debt financing
  • He acts for clients in financings across a range of industries including retail and brands, healthcare, manufacturing, aerospace, shipping and aviation
  • Russell also has experience advising financial institutions in connection with regulatory and compliance-related matters and payments transactions

Practice Areas Explained

Russell Dufault's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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What practice areas does Russell Dufault handle?
Russell Dufault focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How long has Russell Dufault practiced law?
Russell Dufault has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
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What awards or recognition has Russell Dufault received?
Russell Dufault's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — ™; Best Lawyers in America — from 2023-2024 for work in:; Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law - 2024; Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law - 2023.

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Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — ™
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — from 2023-2024 for work in:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law - 2024
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law - 2023
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Manitoba
Admitted: 2014
Ontario
Admitted: 2015

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