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Chambers Review

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Canada

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Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Dentons Canada advises domestic and international clients on a variety of restructuring and insolvency mandates, with notable expertise in US Chapter 15 proceedings. The restructuring and insolvency team is well regarded for its track record of acting for banks, accounting firms and debtor corporations, as well as for its significant mining and real estate insolvency expertise. It is also active on restructurings in the manufacturing sector, in addition to assisting with the sale and purchase of distressed assets. With significant national depth, Dentons is noted for its particular strength in Western Canada.

Strengths

The lawyers at Dentons have strong technical insolvency and restructuring skills mixed with a practical, commercial approach.

The team at Dentons is incredibly hard-working and responsive. They will go the extra mile to get things done, and the way that they look for client solutions is particularly impressive.

The team at Dentons are knowledgeable and able to get the deal completed. They are very good, professional and work hard to meet deadlines.

Dentons is an excellent firm. We receive exceptionally good client service with responsiveness that is second to none and a deep team.

Dentons has strong expertise and provides strategic, sophisticated and timely support. The team have a strong focus on customer service and always make themselves available.

Work Highlights

Dentons Canada LLP acts as counsel for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in its receivership role in liquidation proceedings against Silicon Valley Bank's Canada branch.

Notable practitioners

Vancouver-based John Sandrelli leads the firm's restructuring and insolvency group. He regularly acts in CCAA proceedings and represents clients such as monitors and receivers.

Toronto-based John Salmas has a notable profile acting for banks, trusts and other financial institutions. His clientele includes several receivers and syndicate agents, and he has considerable experience acting for stakeholders on cross-border insolvencies.
 

John's skill set is very good and his knowledge is extensive.

Kenneth Kraft is an experienced practitioner with particular expertise in insolvency mandates. Operating out of Toronto, he is co-leader of the firm's restructuring, insolvency and bankruptcy group.

Ranked Lawyers at
Dentons Canada LLP

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John Sandrelli
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Kenneth Kraft
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