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Daniel Watt Contributes to Equipment Financing in Canada – A practical guide by LexisNexis
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September 19, 2018
McInnes Cooper’s Partner, Daniel Watt has made a significant contribution to the recently released LexisNexis’ publication, Equipment Financing in Canada. Daniel contributed the chapter on marine equipment financing, which provides a practical yet detailed guide to the issues in marine-related equipment financing.
As the only equipment leasing text on the Canadian market, this guide offers industry-specific insight and practical guidance for lawyers and non-legal professionals alike, with contributions by select leading lawyers on topics of special interest.
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