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With a broad range of experience, the Aird & Berlis Insolvency & Restructuring Group recognizes opportunities and negotiates solutions that maximize recoveries and minimize risk, time and expense.

Recognized as leaders in their field, our Insolvency & Restructuring lawyers draw on specialized experience and diverse expertise from other areas of the firm to develop effective strategies and successfully represent clients in both the boardroom and the courtroom. We are adept at navigating out-of-court restructurings, the purchase and sale of distressed businesses and assets, the structuring and implementation of debt workout arrangements for senior and subordinated lenders, borrowers and investors and assisting regulatory bodies with investigations and enforcement strategies.

We have extensive international experience and are able to leverage deep connections throughout Canada and the world to provide truly global advice. We have assisted with significant insolvency and restructuring mandates in the United States, the United Kingdom, Africa and the Caribbean.

As a valuable extension of their management teams, clients look to Aird & Berlis for intelligent transactional advice, practical solutions and commitment to client satisfaction with a range of services.

Chambers Review

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Nationwide - Canada

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Aird & Berlis is a notable player in Canada's mid-market restructuring and insolvency space. The team regularly acts for secured lenders and other creditors, as well as representing bondholders in cross-border transactions. The firm's international restructuring and insolvency experience includes handling mandates involving Africa and the UK. Based in Toronto, the firm also has substantial experience advising on matters involving distressed real estate assets and acting for clients in the retail sector.

Work Highlights

  • Aird & Berlis represented Metroland Media Group in its restructuring proceedings.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Kyle Plunkett
5
Kyle Plunkett
5
Band 5
Kyle Plunkett has developed a strong reputation for his experience acting for monitors and trustees in CCAA proceedings, as part of a broad insolvency and restructuring practice.

Kyle is excellent to work with. He has a calm demeanor and performs well under pressure. He is extremely practicable and often provides workable solutions to complex problems.

Steven Graff
5
Steven Graff
5
Band 5
Steven Graff has a notable presence in the financial services sector. He is well versed in acting for creditors on restructuring mandates, with experience representing lenders, bondholders and shareholders. He is based in Toronto.

Steven is an excellent, business-minded lawyer who has exceptional experience in navigating complex cases.

He takes aggressive positions and is a strong advocate for his clients.

He is great at maintaining client relationships and ensures that our needs are met.

Matilda Lici
Matilda Lici
Associates to watch

Matilda Lici is a standout associate with experience in complex insolvency disputes.

Time and time again, Matilda has proven to be a person to rely on for prompt and accurate information.

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Kyle Plunkett
5
Kyle Plunkett
5
Band 5
Steven Graff
5
Steven Graff
5
Band 5
Matilda Lici
Matilda Lici
Associates to watch

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