
Restructuring/Insolvency
Canada Guide 2027 : Nationwide - Canada
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In almost every major restructuring in Canada, stakeholders across industries – and borders – turn to our team to achieve optimum results. Whether you’re a creditor, debtor, shareholder, investor, monitor, trustee or receiver, we help you navigate all the challenges and complexities of a restructuring or insolvency.
Our team takes a holistic approach, drawing on the strategic and deal-making skills of lawyers across practices, from mergers and acquisitions to finance, tax and litigation. This allows us, time and again, to find creative solutions and negotiate the best results.
Our perspective is global and our reach multijurisdictional. We work regularly with insolvency practitioners and courts internationally, particularly in the U.S. and the U.K. And we explore all means – including interim financing, M&A alternatives and, when necessary, the courts – to protect your interests and help you reach your goals on your timetable.
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Work Highlights
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Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg represented the Bank of Montreal as a secured creditor, administrative agent and hypothecary representative in connection with real-estate development projects owned by Brivia Group.
Strengths
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The firm's main strengths lie in its high level of experience and expertise in insolvency matters. It demonstrates a genuine concern for the client, listens attentively and fully understands our business challenges.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentCanadaDavies provide an excellent experience from senior partners to more junior team members, are very reliable and demonstrate great teamwork.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentCanadaThe department’s key strength is that it combines deep technical expertise across the full spectrum of transaction-related matters with broader strategic judgment.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentCanadaThe firm provides prompt follow-ups, meticulous oversight and great negotiations with counterparts.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentCanadaThe firm strikes a great balance between advocating for us and protecting us.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Denis Ferland
Denis Ferland acts on high-profile restructurings and on insolvency proceedings arising in sectors such as mining, retail and manufacturing. He is a key restructuring and insolvency lawyer in Davies' Montréal office.
Denis provides in-depth expertise and extensive experience in insolvency matters.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentCanadaHe is always available and always brings new ideas. He brought the vision we needed.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentCanadaHe is strategic, proactive and super responsive.
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Robin B. Schwill
Robin Schwill is based in Toronto, where his work includes advising debtors and monitors on CCAA filings. Robin is extremely well-informed and committed to advancing the principles of commercial insolvency law. He is a pleasure to work with, always responsive and well -respected.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentCanadaRobin is a very thoughtful, calm and collected person.
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Band 4 
Band 4 
Christian Lachance
Christian Lachance enjoys an excellent reputation in the restructuring and insolvency space in Montréal. Christian is exceptionally professional and highly skilled.
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Band 4 
Band 4 
Natalie Renner
Toronto-based Natalie Renner is known for her capable handling of restructuring and insolvency matters, with notable expertise in advising on issues arising in Canada's cannabis sector.
Natalie is an outstanding lawyer who is very much on top of the detail.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentCanadaShe is smart, hard-working and creative.
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Ranked Individuals at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP (4)
Members
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Christian Lachance
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Denis Ferland
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Robin B. Schwill
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Natalie Renner
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Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP has rankings in the following guides
Band 3 Global 2026
Practice area: Restructuring/Insolvency
Location: Canada
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