Dentons is pleased to announce the addition of Lisa Ford as a partner in the Firm’s National Banking and Finance group. With more than 22 years of industry experience transcending both legal and business roles, Lisa advises clients on complex payment and financial transactions. She is widely recognized for her expertise in payments regulation, financial technology, risk management and industry affairs.

"I am thrilled to join Dentons’ national financial services team,” said Lisa Ford. “The Firm has a long history of providing precisely the type of innovative and practical services I offer my clients. I look forward to leveraging the interdisciplinary strengths of my national and international colleagues to help clients navigate the realities of the market and achieve their goals.”

"We are delighted to welcome Lisa to the Firm,” said Ryan Middleton, National Practice Group Lead of the Banking and Finance group. “Lisa’s highly sought-after expertise and impeccable industry reputation will make her an invaluable additional resource for our clients while bolstering our group’s existing capabilities.”

Dentons’ National Banking and Finance group has earned an outstanding reputation as a leader at the forefront of the banking and finance industry. Our lawyers leverage their unique global insights and local know-how to assist clients in structuring and executing lending transactions, accessing debt capital markets and navigating the financial services regulatory environment. Demonstrating a strong commitment to scaling up to meet its client needs, the team has experienced significant growth in the past 12 months, welcoming over 17 practitioners, including partners Geoffrey Marinangeli, Ryan Therrien, Christina Winger and now Lisa Ford.

Blair McCreadie, Toronto Managing Partner, expressed his enthusiasm for Lisa’s arrival, stating, “As Canada’s Global Law Firm, Dentons is committed to delivering outstanding legal services that meet the ever-evolving needs of our clients. With Lisa’s impressive track record and extensive expertise in the financial sector, she brings a wealth of knowledge and a commitment to excellence that aligns perfectly with our Firm's core values.”

Beyond her legal practice, Lisa is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in the broader community. In 2021, she was recognized as a Canadian Law Awards Excellence Awardee in the Female Trailblazer category. She was also a finalist for the Women in Payments Innovation Award in 2020.

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