Diane P.L. Brooks is a seasoned legal professional specializing in commercial finance and insurance law. She serves as a partner at Blaney McMurtry LLP, a prominent law firm in Toronto, Canada.

Education

Diane holds a Bachelor of Arts from Victoria College at the University of Toronto (1983), a Bachelor of Laws from Queen’s University (1987), and a Master of Laws in Banking and Financial Services from York University (1995).

Professional Experience

Before joining Brooks Legal Alliance, Diane accumulated over a decade of experience as in-house counsel in the financial services industry. She was the sole Canadian in-house counsel supporting the inventory finance division of a major global insurance company and also held positions with one of Canada’s major chartered banks and a subsidiary of a major U.S. bank. This extensive background provides her with a unique business perspective, enhancing her ability to deliver practical and effective legal solutions to clients.

Practice Areas

Diane’s practice focuses on asset-based lending, equipment leasing, and complex structured finance transactions. She represents clients in private lease securitizations, financing of renewable energy projects, rail car leasing, and other specialized vendor programs. Her clients value her business acumen and strategic approach to legal challenges.

Professional Recognition

Diane is recognized by Best Lawyers® in Canada in Banking and Finance Law and Equipment Finance Law. She is also listed in The Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory as a leading lawyer in Asset Equipment Finance/Leasing.

Language

• French(fluent), English (fluent).

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