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Restructuring/Insolvency - Nationwide - Canada

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Dentons 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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Dentons represented Delta Air Lines, a creditor of Lynx Air Holdings Corporation, during the CCAA proceedings of Lynx in Canada.

Strengths

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  • As a partner, they try to find practical solutions to complicated situations.

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  • As an international firm, Dentons can bring expertise from across Canada and the globe to provide appropriate solutions.

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  • Dentons is very detail-oriented and tries to think of all of the angles for potential problems.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • John Sandrelli
    John Sandrelli

    John Sandrelli

    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.

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  • Natasha MacParland
    Natasha MacParland

    Natasha MacParland

    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 a leading lawyer in all aspects of the Canadian restructuring and insolvency area.

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    • Natasha is a bold, strategic thinker who knows how to manage a large, sophisticated file. She is focused on practical, common sense results and is one of the leading practitioners in the country.

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  • John Salmas
    John Salmas

    John Salmas

    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.

    • He consistently delivers high quality advice and ensures my interests are appropriately represented.

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    • He is a highly intelligent, strategic thinker who is always available, and who understands us.

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    • John is a very strong insolvency lawyer. He is very responsive, offers pragmatic advice and protects client interests.

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  • Kenneth Kraft
    Kenneth Kraft

    Kenneth Kraft

    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.

    • He offers of a lot of experience and would be comfortable in any type of file.

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  • Robert J. Kennedy
    Robert J. Kennedy

    Robert J. Kennedy

    Toronto-based Robert Kennedy advises a broad range of clients on CCAA restructurings and bankruptcy proceedings.

    • He can distil complex issues into simplicity, and is highly sought after for his intelligence.

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    • Robert is a strong practitioner who is very practical and easy to work with.

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    • He is willing to explain, in plain language, the nuances and intricacies of what we are facing.

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  • Afshan Naveed
    Afshan Naveed

    Afshan Naveed

    Based in Denton's Calgary office, Afshan Naveed is a rising presence noted for her experience acting on behalf of creditors.

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  • Valerie Cross
    Valerie Cross

    Valerie Cross

    Operating out of Vancouver and Toronto, Valerie Cross has fast-developing experience advising clients on CCAA proceedings and company reorganisation matters.

    • Valerie is a very technical lawyer.

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    • Valerie is very good at looking at the different angles of a problem to try to resolve an issue before it arises.

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    • Valerie is a strong practitioner. She is very practical and easy to work with.

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  • Eamonn Watson
    Eamonn Watson

    Eamonn Watson

    Eamonn Watson is an associate within the Denton's restructuring, insolvency and bankruptcy group, where his clients frequently include creditors. He is based in the firm's Vancouver office.

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