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Goodmans Restructuring Group is widely and consistently recognized as Canada’s top restructuring and insolvency practice. For 22 consecutive years, Chambers Global has ranked Goodmans Restructuring Group as Canada's #1 and most experienced restructuring practice.

Our Restructuring Group has become one of the largest and best in Canada by developing cross-functional abilities and consistently building a diverse track-record of successful results for our sophisticated clients. Over the years, our lawyers have acted for every major type of stakeholder in every type of restructuring in the country. The scope and caliber of our credentials in restructuring is unmatched.

Our Restructuring Group has acted for all sides in restructuring situations. We are known for our successful representation of a diverse client base that includes a variety of domestic and international stakeholders including debtors, court-appointed monitors, noteholders, industry regulators, governments, private equity firms, lenders, distressed purchasers and investor committees in major restructurings across Canada’s major industry sectors including for example, oil & gas, mining, media, technology, retail, pharmaceutical and telecoms.

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What the Team is Known For

Goodmans is a premier Toronto law firm recognised for its leading expertise in the restructuring and insolvency space across Canada. It represents an impressive range of commercial clients, with notable experience advising bondholders and acting on large international insolvencies. The firm houses a distinguished bench of lawyers who offer deep and broad expertise to both debtors and creditors, as well as notable skill advising on matters arising within regulated industries, including telecoms, energy and resources. The restructuring and insolvency team also assists clients engaged in the real estate, retail and manufacturing sectors. The Goodmans group is active on restructurings under both the CCAA and CBCA.

Work Highlights

  • Goodmans lead advice for Endo International, and it's Canadian operating company Paladin labs, in connection with its restructuring initiatives.

Strengths

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The Goodmans team is made up of extremely technical, but still very commercially-focused, lawyers.

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Goodmans is a highly strategic, creative and forward-thinking team. They not only help find solutions to problems but also flag issues that may become problems in the future.

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I have had nothing but exceptional service and responsiveness.

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Notable Practitioners

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Gale Rubenstein
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Gale Rubenstein
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Senior Statespeople
Toronto-based Gale Rubenstein is a seasoned restructuring and insolvency lawyer with vast experience handling matters in this field.
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Brendan O'Neill
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Brendan O'Neill
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Band 1

Brendan O'Neill is held in high regard for his expert representation of court-appointed monitors in CCAA proceedings and also acts for sponsor funds on recapitalisation transactions. He is based in Toronto.

He is sharp, commercial and knowledgeable.

Brendan has been a fantastic advisor and partner for our firm over the years. He is easy to work with, highly responsive and has a great ability to bring creative thinking to our projects.

Brendan is one of the top lawyers in his field.

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Robert J Chadwick
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Robert J Chadwick
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Robert Chadwick is deeply experienced in assisting clients with recapitalisation transactions, strategic reviews and CCAA proceedings. He is based in Toronto.

Robert is highly technical, diligent and solution-driven.

Robert is exceptional.

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Chris Armstrong
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Chris Armstrong
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Chris Armstrong is a well-regarded practitioner in the restructuring field, with experience advising debtor companies undergoing CCAA proceedings, as well as noteholders, trustees and loan agents. He is based in Toronto.

Chris is very diligent and highly technical.

Chris has a great ability to take a complex point of law and translate it into everyday language. He's also a master strategist and is superb on his feet.

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Joseph Pasquariello
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Joseph Pasquariello
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Band 3

Co-head of Goodmans' corporate restructuring group, Joseph Pasquariello frequently advises monitors and special managers in CCAA proceedings. Based in Toronto, he has notable experience relating to some of the most significant matters in the Canadian market.

Joseph offers excellent technical advice. He is also extremely practical and commercially-focused.

Joseph has excellent expertise, is user-friendly to clients and is a pleasure to work with.

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Caroline Descours
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Caroline Descours
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Band 4
Caroline Descours is based in Toronto, where she regularly assists with CBCA proceedings and refinancing transactions.
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Joseph Latham
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Joseph Latham
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Band 4
Joseph Latham is a respected Toronto lawyer who frequently acts as counsel to court-appointed monitors. He also has experience acting for debtor-in-possession lenders on CCAA-related matters.
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Gale Rubenstein
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Gale Rubenstein
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Senior Statespeople
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Brendan O'Neill
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Brendan O'Neill
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Band 1
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Robert J Chadwick
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Robert J Chadwick
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Band 1
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Chris Armstrong
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Chris Armstrong
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Joseph Pasquariello
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Joseph Pasquariello
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Band 3
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Caroline Descours
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Caroline Descours
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Band 4
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Joseph Latham
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Joseph Latham
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Band 4
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