David Ronald Budd

David Budd* (he/him/his) is a partner in the firm’s Mining and Banking & Specialty Finance Groups and is the firm’s former Deputy Managing Partner. Currently, David assists clients from both the Vancouver and Toronto offices, offering extensive experience in mine finance, including working with resource companies, lenders and alternative finance providers on a variety of unsecured and secured debt facilities. David also has extensive expertise advising on and structuring streaming, royalties and alternative finance solutions for resource companies and their capital providers. Note clients: “David is able to cut through the complex financing matters associated with deals on behalf of both mining companies and lenders.”

David is recognized as a leader in his field by such authorities as Chambers Canada (Energy & Natural Resources: Mining), Chambers Global (Mining: International & Cross-Border), Best Lawyers in Canada (Banking & Finance Law), the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory (Asset Equipment Finance/Leasing; Asset-Based Lending; Mining), and IFLR1000 (Banking).

David served as the firm’s Deputy Managing Partner for over a decade, overseeing the opening of the firm’s Vancouver office and a period of intensive growth of that office. During this time, David took on a leadership role in launching the firm’s Black-Owned Small Business Grant Program and Mental Health Awareness Program. For his work in promoting the importance of mental health awareness and support at Cassels, David was honoured with a Lexpert Zenith Award for “Redefining the Practice of Law.” In 2022, David was also recognized with a “Champion Award” by the Association of Women in Finance at its annual PEAK Awards – this award honours a professional who furthers the advancement of women in finance.

He has a strong sense for market practices and the ability to find practical routes to getting the best financing package for his clients.