
Restructuring/Insolvency
Global Guide 2026 : Canada
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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. 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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Work Highlights
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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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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.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGlobalThe Goodmans team is made up of extremely technical, but still very commercially-focused, lawyers.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGlobalI have had nothing but exceptional service and responsiveness.
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Notable Practitioners
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Gale Rubenstein
Toronto-based Gale Rubenstein is a seasoned restructuring and insolvency lawyer with vast experience handling matters in this field. Band 1 
Band 1 
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 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.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGlobalHe is sharp, commercial and knowledgeable.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGlobalBrendan is one of the top lawyers in his field.
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Band 1 
Band 1 
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 highly technical, diligent and solution-driven.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGlobalRobert is exceptional.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGlobal
Band 3 
Band 3 
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. Chris is very diligent and highly technical.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGlobalChris 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.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGlobal
Band 3 
Band 3 
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.
Joseph offers excellent technical advice. He is also extremely practical and commercially-focused.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentGlobalJoseph has excellent expertise, is user-friendly to clients and is a pleasure to work with.
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Band 4 
Band 4 
Caroline Descours
Caroline Descours is based in Toronto, where she regularly assists with CBCA proceedings and refinancing transactions. Band 4 
Band 4 
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.
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Robert J Chadwick
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Joseph Pasquariello
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Gale Rubenstein
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Joseph Latham
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Chris Armstrong
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Caroline Descours
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Brendan O'Neill
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Band 1 Canada 2026
Practice area: Restructuring/Insolvency
Location: Nationwide - Canada
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