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Thornton Grout Finnigan LLP

Restructuring/Insolvency

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Thornton Grout Finnigan LLP

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TGF is widely recognized for its leading national and international restructuring practice. The TGF Restructuring Group applies its deep experience in restructuring to finding creative and business-oriented solutions that have led to strong, long-lasting relationships with its clients. TGF’s aggressive, responsive and effective approach to restructuring has ensured that its lawyers have been involved in virtually every major insolvency proceeding in Ontario over the last twenty years, covering every business sector.

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Thornton Grout Finnigan is a distinguished commercial litigation, restructuring and insolvency boutique based in Toronto, with notable experience representing banks, financial institutions and accountancy firms, as well as regulatory bodies and pension plans. The firm's deep bench of dedicated lawyers offers noteworthy strengths acting as debtors' counsel on major Canadian insolvencies. Its recent workload includes pharmaceutical, tobacco and cannabis insolvencies. The team also handles mandates in the mining and oil and gas industries.
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Work Highlights

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  • Thornton Grout Finnigan was retained as insolvency counsel to the Province of British Columbia in connection with a proposed class action against numerous purported manufacturers and distributors of opioids.

Strengths

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  • Thornton Grout Finnigan is pragmatic, committed to quality and adaptable.

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  • TGF has lawyers that are heavyweights within the Canadian restructuring world.

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  • The team has great depth, knowledge and work ethic, down to the most junior team members.

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  • They have an extremely experienced team that are tough and can handle complex matters.

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  • Thornton Grout Finnigan is a top-notch litigation and insolvency boutique.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Robert I Thornton
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    Robert I Thornton

    Toronto-based Robert Thornton is rated highly for his prowess in major restructurings and insolvencies. His clientele consists of corporations, monitors and creditors, among others.

    • Robert is a heavyweight of the industry. He is responsive, strategic and a pleasure to work with.

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    • I have such great confidence when working with Robert.

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  • D.J. Miller
    D.J. Miller

    D.J. Miller

    D.J. Miller has extensive experience advising court-appointed receivers, lenders and creditors on CCAA proceedings. She is based in Toronto.

    • D.J. is extremely perceptive and has an incredible strategic ability to advocate for our interests.

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    • She does fantastic work for her clients.

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    • D.J. is exceptional and very well respected.

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  • Leanne M. Williams
    Leanne M. Williams

    Leanne M. Williams

    Leanne Williams is noted for her experience in major CCAA proceedings and is highly sought after by major commercial banks, among other clients. She is based in Toronto.

    • Leanne is creative and very efficient.

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  • Rebecca Kennedy
    Rebecca Kennedy

    Rebecca Kennedy

    Rebecca Kennedy advises on a range of CCAA proceedings and has especially notable experience in the cannabis space. She is Toronto-based.

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  • Grant Moffat
    Grant Moffat

    Grant Moffat

    Grant Moffat is a Toronto-based lawyer who maintains a broad practice encompassing regular roles advising on highly contentious insolvency mandates.

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  • Mitchell Grossell
    Mitchell Grossell

    Mitchell Grossell

    Toronto-based Mitchell Grossell is a restructuring and insolvency lawyer known for his cross-border experience, financial expertise and practical strategic advice in complex insolvency proceedings.

    • Mitchell has an exceptional understanding of relevant law and the ability to provide understandable guidance on complex subjects.

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    • He is quick to understand issues and finds creative solutions to deal with them.

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    • Mitchell knows the field like the back of his hand. He knows the law to a spectacular level.

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    • Mitch is very diligent and able to talk through issues.

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  • Rachel Nicholson
    Rachel Nicholson

    Rachel Nicholson

    Toronto-based partner Rachel Nicholson focuses on sophisticated restructuring and insolvency matters. Her client base includes lenders, debtors and purchasers, among others.

    • Rachel is a great lawyer who writes clearly and is always responsive.

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