
Restructuring/Insolvency
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Miller Thomson’s Restructuring & Insolvency Group solves problems for clients with innovative and practical advice across a broad range of traditional and emerging sectors.
We are dynamic, creative and business-minded restructuring lawyers with the depth, expertise and experience necessary to guide clients through all manner of in-court and out-of-court restructurings, liability management, financings and distressed and special situation matters.
Our team prides itself on its ability to deliver smart, practical and cost-efficient strategic and tactical advice to clients. We routinely advise businesses on operational and financial reorganizations, distressed acquisitions, liquidations and other restructuring transactions. Our work includes forbearance, security enforcement, equity and debt investment and advising senior management and boards of directors on corporate duties and responsibilities in insolvency situations.
The Group represents debtors, court-appointed officers (including monitors, receivers and trustees), secured creditors and purchasers across a full range of in-court and out-of-court restructurings. We also act as representative counsel for stakeholder groups in larger and more complex matters.
Navigate insolvency proceedings confidently with Miller Thomson. Contact us today to discuss your specific needs and discover how we can assist your business.
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Miller Thomson is a creative partner who looks for out-of-the-box solutions.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentCanadaThey have a proven track record of working with me on complex matters and of resolving them efficiently and effectively.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentCanadaThey are thoughtful, very experienced and focused on delivering winning solutions to whatever challenges may surface.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 4 
Band 4 
Kyla Mahar
Kyla Mahar is based in the Toronto office of Miller Thomson LLP. She is highlighted for her noteworthy experience representing clients in CCAA proceedings. She is very practical and easy to work with.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentCanadaKyla is a very strong lawyer with a significant variety of experience.
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Band 6 
Band 6 
Larry Ellis
Toronto-based Larry Ellis leads the restructuring and insolvency group at Miller Thomson, where he frequently advises public companies on CCAA proceedings.
Larry has great commercial awareness, a creative approach and goes the extra mile for his clients.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentCanadaLarry is my go to counsel. He is solution-oriented and collaborative in helping me achieve my objectives for any file.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentCanadaLarry separates himself from the rest as a result of his solutions-based approach.
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Up and Coming 
Up and Coming 
James Reid
James Reid is developing a strong reputation for his work on CCAA and CBCA proceedings from his Calgary base. James is a very practical and sophisticated professional. His personable approach in dealing with clients and stakeholders is noted and he is someone we trust.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentCanadaJames is a talented individual who blends great advice and a strong client interface.
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Associates to watch 
Associates to watch 
Monica Faheim
Monica Faheim is an associate in the Toronto office of Miller Thomson. She has a rising presence in the space, frequently advising on complex restructuring mandates.
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Kyla Mahar
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Larry Ellis
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Miller Thomson LLP has rankings in the following guides
Band 4 Global 2026
Practice area: Restructuring/Insolvency
Location: Canada
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