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Restructuring/Insolvency

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Nationwide - Canada

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg is well respected for its ability to represent a wide range of key stakeholders in major restructuring mandates. The restructuring and insolvency group advises debtors, creditors and court-appointed monitors on both domestic and cross-border matters. Davies is also frequently sought after to advise purchasers on distressed M&A deals. The firm has a strong presence in both Toronto and Montréal, with lawyers in both offices handling domestic and cross-border mandates.

Work Highlights

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  • The team at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg acted for FTI Consulting Canada in its role as court-appointed monitor of Imperial Tobacco Canada in multibillion-dollar CCAA proceedings.

Strengths

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Davies has strong knowledge in the area of restructuring. They are highly responsive, reactive and available to work within short deadlines and in a high-pressure context.

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The lawyers at Davies are professional, fast and efficient. I have always been satisfied with their service.

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Davies is a strong firm with high-end talent that can effectively tackle challenging and demanding problems. They have a high degree of client service and are highly responsive.

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Davies are very well respected in the market for expertise and practical execution. They will move mountains on behalf of their clients.

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The team at Davies has an unparalleled depth. They think outside the box and are solution-driven.

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Notable Practitioners

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Denis Ferland
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Denis Ferland
2
Band 2

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 Ferland is very proactive and knowledgeable,. He's a very strong advocate on behalf of clients.

Denis Ferland is a very smart and strategic lawyer. He has provided valuable advice, is an excellent negotiator and is extremely diligent in his work.

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Natasha MacParland
2
Natasha MacParland
2
Band 2
Natasha MacParland remains active on major mandates including high-value CCAA proceedings, and her clients include both creditors and monitors. She is based in Toronto.

Natasha is very calm under pressure. She is highly respected and brings a ton of experience and credibility.

Natasha is the rare combination of intellect, hard work and commercial practicality. She is focused on solving problems and finding real-world solutions to real-world problems.

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Robin B. Schwill
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Robin B. Schwill
3
Band 3
Robin Schwill is based in Toronto, where his work includes advising debtors and monitors on CCAA filings.

Robin is a very strong team leader, who is very practical and commercially oriented.

Robin is great; you never have to worry if he's representing you. A consummate professional.

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Christian Lachance
5
Christian Lachance
5
Band 5
Christian Lachance enjoys an excellent reputation in the restructuring and insolvency space in Montréal.

Christian Lachance is a great lawyer. He's very responsive, understands the issues and is pragmatic in his approach.

Christian Lachance is a fast and efficient professional.

Christian Lachance is on the top of his game. He's always looking for practical and precise ways to achieve success.

Christian is one of the best lawyers I have worked with in my career.

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Natalie Renner
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Natalie Renner
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Band 6

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 very detail-oriented and knowledgeable of her field and of what her client needs to be successful.

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Gabriel Lavery Lepage
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Gabriel Lavery Lepage
U
Up and Coming

Gabriel Lavery Lepage is a Montréal-based lawyer developing a strong reputation for representing clients in CCAA and BIA proceedings.

Gabriel has great knowledge in restructuring files and is highly responsive.

Gabriel is creative, intelligent, detail-oriented and efficient.

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Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

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Denis Ferland
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Denis Ferland
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Natasha MacParland
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Natasha MacParland
2
Band 2
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Robin B. Schwill
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Robin B. Schwill
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Christian Lachance
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Christian Lachance
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Natalie Renner
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Natalie Renner
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Gabriel Lavery Lepage
U
Gabriel Lavery Lepage
U
Up and Coming
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