Restructuring/Insolvency
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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. Our team has the insight necessary to see every restructuring and insolvency issue from a number of different perspectives enabling us to think strategically and creatively to find effective solutions.
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.
Chambers Review
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 Elliott represented EY in its role as the court-appointed monitor for Laurentian University as it entered into CCAA proceedings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Stikeman have large depth and breadth and are very up to date on market conditions."
"It's an excellent firm and team, with a very strong group in the restructuring and insolvency space."
"I would hire them on anything, as their bench strength is so strong."
"Stikeman have large depth and breadth and are very up to date on market conditions."
"It's an excellent firm and team, with a very strong group in the restructuring and insolvency space."
"I would hire them on anything, as their bench strength is so strong."
Notable Practitioners
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 CCAA proceedings.
"Ashley looks for practical advice to find solutions."
"He is excellent in court."
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.
"Elizabeth is very intelligent and great in court."
Montréal-based Guy Martel is experienced in acting for clients on a wide array of domestic and cross-border restructuring and insolvency matters.
"Guy has worked on a lot of complex files and has found innovative solutions."
"He is a very strong practitioner who is prepared to advance the practice in new and interesting ways."
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.
Jean Fontaine is a prominent Montréal-based commercial litigator who regularly handles insolvency disputes, representing the likes of trustees and financial institutions.
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.
"He is quite incredible. He's a professional and he's very practical."
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