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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. 

Chambers Review

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Nationwide - Canada

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Miller Thomson handles a variety of restructuring and insolvency matters, representing debtors, creditors and court-appointed officers. The firm shows particularly strong expertise in emerging industries, such as cannabis and cryptocurrency, to supplement its excellent coverage of real estate and technology sectors. The team is notably strong in Toronto and has additional expertise in Calgary.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Kyla Mahar
4
Kyla Mahar
4
Band 4
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.

Kyla is a very strong lawyer with a significant variety of experience.

Larry Ellis
6
Larry Ellis
6
Band 6

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.

Larry is my go to counsel. He is solution-oriented and collaborative in helping me achieve my objectives for any file.

Larry separates himself from the rest as a result of his solutions-based approach.

James Reid
U
James Reid
U
Up and Coming
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.

James is a talented individual who blends great advice and a strong client interface.

Monica Faheim
Monica Faheim
Associates to watch

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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Nationwide - Canada

Restructuring/Insolvency

Kyla Mahar
4
Kyla Mahar
4
Band 4
Larry Ellis
6
Larry Ellis
6
Band 6
James Reid
U
James Reid
U
Up and Coming
Monica Faheim
Monica Faheim
Associates to watch

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