
Restructuring/Insolvency
Canada Guide 2026 : Nationwide - Canada
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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
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Work Highlights
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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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Stikeman Elliott has a strong ability to cut through the noise and address the core issues.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentCanadaThe firm provides excellent customer care by being responsive, pragmatic and inventive. They are proactive in finding solutions.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Ashley J Taylor
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.
Band 2 
Band 2 
Elizabeth Pillon
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.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentCanadaElizabeth is extremely bright and good with clients.
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Guy P Martel
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.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentCanadaGuy is very practical in his approach.
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Maria Konyukhova
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.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentCanadaMaria is a very capable lawyer with strong problem-solving skills. She is commercial and pragmatic in her approach.
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Band 6 
Band 6 
C. Jean Fontaine
Jean Fontaine is a prominent Montréal-based commercial litigator who regularly handles insolvency disputes, representing the likes of trustees and financial institutions.
Band 6 
Band 6 
Joseph Reynaud
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.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentCanadaJoseph is a skilled writer and has excellent business sense.
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Up and Coming 
Up and Coming 
Lee Nicholson
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.
Restructuring/Insolvency respondentCanadaLee is practical, easy to deal with and a smart guy.
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Ranked Individuals at Stikeman Elliott LLP (7)
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Elizabeth Pillon
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Maria Konyukhova
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Ashley J Taylor
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Guy P Martel
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C. Jean Fontaine
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Lee Nicholson
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Joseph Reynaud
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Stikeman Elliott LLP has rankings in the following guides
Band 2 Global 2026
Practice area: Restructuring/Insolvency
Location: Canada
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