About

Provided by Stikeman Elliott LLP

Stikeman Elliott’s Restructuring & Insolvency Group has built its reputation as a leader in the sector by guiding many of the most noteworthy commercial restructurings in Canadian history to a successful conclusion. We respond quickly, negotiate effectively and deliver legal solutions that maximize value and create new strategic opportunities for our clients.

Having represented all parties in both public and private insolvency and restructuring matters, our team has the experience to handle the most complex insolvencies and corporate restructurings.

Stikeman Elliott’s expertise encompasses proceedings under the Companies’ Creditors’ Arrangement Act (CCAA), restructurings under the Canadian Business Corporations’ Act and provincial corporate statutes, comprehensive balance sheet restructurings, receiverships, and proposals and bankruptcies under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act. We also have significant experience in cross-border insolvencies that involve U.S. Chapter 7, 11 and 15 proceedings.

A multidisciplinary approach to restructuring and insolvency files that leverages our expertise in litigation, banking, M&A, pensions, employment, securities, tax and regulatory law enables us to assist our national and international clients in maneuvering through Canada’s restructuring landscape to achieve successful results. www.stikeman.com



Chambers Review

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Nationwide - Canada

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Stikeman Elliott is a distinguished national law firm with strong restructuring and insolvency capabilities in Montréal and Toronto ably supported by its offices in Calgary and Vancouver. The group offers extensive experience advising debtors and court-appointed monitors on complex CCAA matters, as well as representing clients in parallel US Chapter 11 and Chapter 15 proceedings. The firm also acts for the purchasers of distressed assets. Stikeman Elliott is particularly active on mandates in the retail, mining, oil and gas, and real estate sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Stikeman Elliot acted for FTI Consulting Canada Inc. in its capacity as the court-appointed Monitor of BZAM in connection with its CCAA proceedings.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ashley J Taylor
2
Ashley J Taylor
2
Band 2

Toronto-based Ashley Taylor regularly acts in significant, high-profile CCAA proceedings. He has notable experience in the healthcare sector, where he has advised a variety of notable CCAA applicants on their proceedings.

Elizabeth Pillon
2
Elizabeth Pillon
2
Band 2
Elizabeth Pillon heads the firm's restructuring and insolvency group in Toronto. She has a well-respected practice that sees her advising clients on a wide range of CCAA and insolvency proceedings. Her clients include monitors and trustees.

She has great leadership skills and the ability to build strong trust-based client relationships.

Elizabeth is extremely bright and good with clients.

Guy P Martel
2
Guy P Martel
2
Band 2
Montréal-based Guy Martel is experienced in acting for clients on a wide array of domestic and cross-border restructuring and insolvency matters.

Guy is one of the best insolvency minds in Montréal.

Guy is very practical in his approach.

Maria Konyukhova
3
Maria Konyukhova
3
Band 3

Maria Konyukhova is a respected lawyer who is sought out by a variety of clients to advise on reorganisation and winding-up proceedings. She is based in Toronto.

Maria is very strong and practical, and she has great initiative.

Maria is a very capable lawyer with strong problem-solving skills. She is commercial and pragmatic in her approach.

C. Jean Fontaine
6
C. Jean Fontaine
6
Band 6

Jean Fontaine is a prominent Montréal-based commercial litigator who regularly handles insolvency disputes, representing the likes of trustees and financial institutions.

Joseph Reynaud
6
Joseph Reynaud
6
Band 6
Montréal-based Joseph Reynaud has an established reputation for his work in the insolvency litigation space and has represented clients hailing from an impressive array of industries.

Joseph is a master of this area. He is extremely calm and eloquent, great to work with, quick to respond, and he keeps us calm.

Joseph is a skilled writer and has excellent business sense.

Lee Nicholson
U
Lee Nicholson
U
Up and Coming
Lee Nicholson enjoys a burgeoning reputation for his insolvency and restructuring practice, with clients benefiting from the impressive breadth of his CCAA experience.

Lee is really good on his feet.

Lee is practical, easy to deal with and a smart guy.

Ranked Lawyers at
Stikeman Elliott LLP

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Nationwide - Canada

Restructuring/Insolvency

Ashley J Taylor
2
Ashley J Taylor
2
Band 2
Elizabeth Pillon
2
Elizabeth Pillon
2
Band 2
Guy P Martel
2
Guy P Martel
2
Band 2
Maria Konyukhova
3
Maria Konyukhova
3
Band 3
C. Jean Fontaine
6
C. Jean Fontaine
6
Band 6
Joseph Reynaud
6
Joseph Reynaud
6
Band 6
Lee Nicholson
U
Lee Nicholson
U
Up and Coming