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Restructuring/Insolvency - Nationwide - Canada

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Cassels Brock & Blackwell demonstrates a solid presence in Canada's national restructuring and insolvency market, offering significant multi-jurisdictional expertise, with a focus on Canada-US cross-border restructurings. The firm acts for a variety of clients in the mining and energy sectors, with notable experience working on behalf of both creditors and distressed companies. Cassels Brock & Blackwell also acts for trustees in various roles, including as monitors and receivers. The expansion of the restructuring and insolvency teams in Calgary and Vancouver has bolstered the strong practice in Toronto.

Work Highlights

  • Cassels Brock & Blackwell represented KSV Restructuring Inc. in its capacity as Monitor of Sandvine Corporation, and certain affiliates, in connection with its CCAA filing.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ryan Jacobs
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Ryan Jacobs
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Band 1

Based in Toronto, Ryan Jacobs has notable experience in US-related matters and has represented notable debtor clients in the energy sector in CCAA proceedings. He also has a noteworthy creditor practice.

He is very practical and a problem-solver.

Ryan is a good guy to have on your side when you are getting into negotiations.

Shayne R Kukulowicz
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Shayne R Kukulowicz
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Band 4
Toronto-based Shayne Kukulowicz chairs the restructuring and insolvency group at Cassels Brock & Blackwell. He advises an array of clients, including lenders and monitors, and has experience handling recapitalisation matters. His insolvency expertise is complemented by a significant grasp of bank lending and speciality finance.

Shayne is a very experienced professional and works well in a team.

Jeffrey Oliver
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Jeffrey Oliver
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Band 5
Jeffrey Oliver has a commendable restructuring and insolvency practice focused on the real estate and energy sectors. He is based in Calgary.
Natalie E. Levine
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Natalie E. Levine
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Band 6
Natalie Levine is a partner in the firm's Toronto office. Her high-quality restructuring practice is active across a variety of industries and includes notable expertise in the representation of US-based clients.

Natalie has strong cross-border experience.

Natalie is great. She is very smart and experienced, and is effective at communicating strategic options to clients.

Vicki Tickle
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Vicki Tickle
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Up and Coming

Vicki Tickle is a partner in the Vancouver office with considerable strength in this space. She has experience working for monitors and lenders in CCAA proceedings.

Vicki is a fantastic lawyer. I would highly recommend her.

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Nationwide - Canada

Restructuring/Insolvency

Ryan Jacobs
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Ryan Jacobs
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Band 1
Shayne R Kukulowicz
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Shayne R Kukulowicz
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Band 4
Jeffrey Oliver
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Jeffrey Oliver
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Band 5
Natalie E. Levine
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Natalie E. Levine
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Band 6
Vicki Tickle
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Vicki Tickle
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Up and Coming