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Restructuring/Insolvency - Canada

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Borden Ladner Gervais has a distinguished national insolvency practice with impressive experience acting for clients from the banking, construction, mining and energy sectors, and a substantial caseload of oil and gas insolvency matters. BLG demonstrates significant strength in Western Canada, with offices in both Calgary and Vancouver complementing the firm's Toronto and Montréal offering. It is valued for its representation of secured lenders and debenture holders, as well as court officers, in both high-end and mid-market receiverships and bankruptcy filings. The firm is regularly active on high-profile, cross-border liquidations.

Work Highlights

  • Borden Ladner Gervais LLP represented Mizrahi Inc., Sam M Inc., and Sam Mizrahi in the ongoing receivership proceedings of a luxury condo development project.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Patrick T McCarthy KC
S
Patrick T McCarthy KC
S
Senior Statespeople
Patrick McCarthy KC is a highly seasoned restructuring and insolvency lawyer with a particular focus on the energy sector. He has considerable experience in cross-border insolvency work, acting for receivers, monitors and trustees, and is well versed in CCAA proceedings. He is based in Calgary.
Alex MacFarlane
3
Alex MacFarlane
3
Band 3

Alex MacFarlane possesses experience acting in high-value CCAA proceedings and representing insurance companies and receivers. He is based in Toronto.

He provides excellent counsel and I would highly recommend Alex MacFarlane.

Alex is one of my go-to guys. His technical understanding and strategic ability is a real standout.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Patrick T McCarthy KC
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Patrick T McCarthy KC
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Senior Statespeople
Alex MacFarlane
3
Alex MacFarlane
3
Band 3