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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 - 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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  • Thorton Grout Finnigan advised PricewaterhouseCoopers as the court-appointed Receiver and Manager of Bridging Finance Inc. and its related funds, in all aspects of the latter's receivership proceeding.

Strengths

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  • The team handles our matters with agility, confidence and impressive competence.

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  • It's a great firm with a large group of very experienced restructuring and litigation specialists.

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  • They have deep financial and legal expertise that informs their advice. They are not afraid to take difficult positions when appropriate.

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  • They have a wealth of knowledge and expertise, are able to explain things clearly, are responsive and dedicated, and are great people to work with.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Robert I Thornton
    Robert I Thornton

    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 master in his field.

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    • Robert is a top restructuring lawyer in Canada. He's very strong at developing creative solutions and building consensus.

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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 an extremely strong and talented lawyer. She is also extremely approachable and provides an excellent level of service.

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    • She has extraordinary skills, knowledge, persuasive talent, patience, and attention to service.

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    • She is tough when she needs to be tough and is super creative in thinking through potential options and solutions.

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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 very experienced and knowledgeable. She is very strong on court strategy.

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    • She is an exceptional lawyer who delivers practical solutions, ensuring the clients achieve the best possible results.

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    • Leanne is an excellent point person with an outstanding level of service.

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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.

    • Rebecca is very good at coming up with creative and out-of-the-box solutions.

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    • I am really impressed with her file management and her litigation skills.

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    • I have worked with Rebecca numerous times and I am always happy to do so. She is a fantastic lawyer and I enjoy working with her a great deal.

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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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