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Goodmans LLP

Restructuring/Insolvency

Canada Guide 2027 : Nationwide - Canada


Goodmans LLP

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Goodmans Restructuring Group is widely and consistently recognized as Canada’s top restructuring and insolvency practice. For 23 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. We provide strategic solutions that include a broad range of financing and restructuring alternatives, corporate plans, exchange offers, and other material transactions.

Over the years, our lawyers have acted for every major type of stakeholder in every type of restructuring in the country. We are known for our successful representation of a diverse client base that includes a variety of domestic and international stakeholders including private and public companies, noteholders, purchasers, investors, lenders, private equity firms, special committees, court-appointed officers, industry regulators, institutional funds, governments, and other key parties in significant restructurings across Canada’s major industry sectors including for example, oil & gas, mining, media, technology, retail, pharmaceutical, and telecoms.

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1

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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

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  • Goodmans acted as counsel for RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust in respect of the CCAA proceedings of Hudson’s Bay Company and the receivership proceedings of the joint venture between Hudson's Bay and RioCan.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The firm provides top-tier advice and practical solutions to complex legal matters.

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  • Goodmans is an iconic insolvency shop in Canada, covering files across the country. You will never go wrong hiring them.

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  • Goodmans gives clear, concise and practical advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleGale Rubenstein
    Senior StatespeopleGale Rubenstein

    Gale Rubenstein

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

    Brendan O'Neill

    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.

    • Brendan is a sophisticated lawyer and a great deal-maker.

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    • He is a leader in his field and is an excellent lawyer. Brendan is very smart and creative.

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  • Band 1Robert J Chadwick
    Band 1Robert J Chadwick

    Robert J Chadwick

    Robert Chadwick is deeply experienced in assisting clients with recapitalisation transactions, strategic reviews and CCAA proceedings. He is based in Toronto.
    • Robert is among the best counsel in the industry and is a sophisticated, intelligent and experienced restructuring lawyer.

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  • Band 3Caroline Descours
    Band 3Caroline Descours

    Caroline Descours

    Caroline Descours is based in Toronto, where she regularly assists with CBCA proceedings and refinancing transactions.
    • I appreciate Caroline's practical approach and advice.

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  • Band 3Chris Armstrong
    Band 3Chris Armstrong

    Chris Armstrong

    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.
  • Band 3Joseph Pasquariello
    Band 3Joseph Pasquariello

    Joseph Pasquariello

    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.

    • He is astute, great with clients and easy to work with.

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  • Band 4Joseph Latham
    Band 4Joseph Latham

    Joseph Latham

    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.
  • Band 6Bradley Wiffen
    Band 6Bradley Wiffen

    Bradley Wiffen

    Bradley Wiffen is a Toronto-based partner with experience in complex domestic and cross-border matters. He is well versed in acting for companies, noteholders and monitors.

    • Bradley is very intelligent and hard-working.

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