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Aird & Berlis LLP

Restructuring/Insolvency

Global Guide 2026 : Canada


Aird & Berlis LLP

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About

Provided by Aird & Berlis LLP

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.

Chambers Review

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Canada

Band 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

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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 respondentGlobal
  • They are well-organized, on top of their work and able to address their client's needs in a simple manner.

    Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGlobal
  • The 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.

    Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Kyle Plunkett
    Band 5Kyle Plunkett

    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.

      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGlobal
  • Band 5Steven Graff
    Band 5Steven Graff

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

      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGlobal
    • Steven is an excellent, business-minded lawyer who has exceptional experience in navigating complex cases.

      Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGlobal

Ranked Individuals at Aird & Berlis LLP (2)

Canada

Members

Provided by Aird & Berlis LLP

  • 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

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