
Restructuring/Insolvency
Global Guide 2026 : Canada
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The insolvency or restructuring of a business can create complex issues and competing agendas. With a broad range of experience, Aird & Berlis LLP’s Insolvency & Restructuring lawyers are able to recognize opportunities and negotiate 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 us for intelligent transactional advice, practical solutions and commitment to client satisfaction with a range of services.
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Work Highlights
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Aird & Berlis represented Metroland Media Group in its restructuring proceedings.
Strengths
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We have a high degree of confidence that the firm can handle our complex and sophisticated matters.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGlobalThey are well-organized, on top of their work and able to address their client's needs in a simple manner.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGlobalThe Aird & Berlis team has proven their willingness and ability to work at short notice and in just about any time required. They understand what we need.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 5 
Band 5 
Kyle Plunkett
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.
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Band 5 
Band 5 
Steven Graff
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. He takes aggressive positions and is a strong advocate for his clients.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGlobalHe is great at maintaining client relationships and ensures that our needs are met.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGlobalSteven is an excellent, business-minded lawyer who has exceptional experience in navigating complex cases.
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Ranked Individuals at Aird & Berlis LLP (2)
Members
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Robb English

Steven Graff

Ian Aversa

Sanjeev Mitra

Sam Babe

Sam Billard

Aaron Collins

Tamie Dolny

Richard Epstein

Harry M. Fogul

Jacqueline (Jack) Goslett

Samantha Hans

Matilda Lici

Jeremy Nemers

Kyle B. Plunkett

Sanj Sood

Miranda Spence

Mark van Zandvoort

Jonathan Yantzi

Kyle Plunkett
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Steven Graff
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Aird & Berlis LLP has rankings in the following guides
Band 4 Canada 2026
Practice area: Restructuring/Insolvency
Location: Nationwide - Canada
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