About

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Clients look to our team’s experience and guidance whenever restructuring risks and opportunities arise. Commercial and practicable, we apply an outcome-oriented approach to restructuring and insolvency matters both in the boardroom and the courtroom.

We bridge differences and move proceedings and transactions forward strategically and effectively, across client types and market segments.

Directors and senior leadership of prominent Canadian and international companies, industry-leading investors, lenders, private equity firms and pension funds, court-appointed monitors, receivers and trustees look to us for counsel in high-profile and cross-border engagements. This diverse client base informs our experience, resulting in creative, constructive and effective strategies for our clients.

We play a lead role in insolvency and restructuring work in every economic sector. Our broad experience includes traditional bankruptcy, receivership, restructuring and insolvency matters—as well as cross-border mandates and negotiated debt modifications, re-financings, recapitalizations, bridge loans, exit financing, equity issuances/subscriptions, debt-to-equity exchanges, and all forms of distressed M&A transactions. We also have comprehensive experience with specialized proceedings for financial institutions under the Winding-up and Restructuring Act.

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Nationwide - Canada

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Torys is a highly regarded law firm with impressive competencies in the restructuring and insolvency space. The team assists a prestigious portfolio of corporate clients with debt restructuring, exit financing and recapitalisation transactions. It often represents leading financial institutions and banks, as well as businesses in the manufacturing and retail sectors. The restructuring and insolvency group is well placed to advise on cross-border files, including Chapter 11 and Chapter 15 proceedings. It offers impressive expertise out of Toronto and an expanding practice in Calgary.

Work Highlights

  • Torys represented Tarion Warranty Corporation in connection with the Mizrahi (The One) restructuring.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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David Bish
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David Bish
Head of Restructuring/Insolvency
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Band 1

David Bish has experience acting for information officers in major CCAA proceedings and also represents monitors and creditors. He heads the restructuring and insolvency team and is based in Toronto.

David is a fantastic resource for our company and is always available exactly when we need him. He has a wealth of experience and is terrific to deal with.

He is well-versed in the space and very articulate.

David is a phenomenal lawyer and partner and someone who is respected by everyone, regardless of what side of the table they are on. We are truly fortunate to have him as our counsel.

Adam Slavens
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Adam Slavens
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Band 3
Adam Slavens frequently advises clients on high-value CCAA and receivership proceedings from his base in Toronto.

Adam is very knowledgeable, quick and effective, and has great client management skills.

He is very bright and provides excellent legal advice.

He is a hardworking lawyer with a strong knowledge of our industry and business.

Adam is a solid legal restructuring professional with a keen understanding of client service and commercial awareness.

Scott A Bomhof
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Scott A Bomhof
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Band 3
Respected insolvency practitioner Scott Bomhof has experience acting for lenders, court officers and real estate companies. He has advised on high-value matters occurring in sectors such as tobacco and construction. He is based in Toronto.

Scott is very personable, and has deep knowledge of his practice area.

Tony DeMarinis
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Tony DeMarinis
Head of Restructuring/Insolvency
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Band 3
Toronto-based Tony DeMarinis has noteworthy experience as special counsel on high-value matters. He serves as chair of Torys' corporate restructuring and advisory practice.

Tony has tremendous experience.

Kyle Kashuba
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Kyle Kashuba
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Band 6
Kyle Kashuba offers particularly strong expertise in restructuring and insolvency issues arising in the oil and gas and mining sectors.

Kyle is committed to achieving excellence in the delivery of his work product with the focus of building and enhancing deep client relationship.

Kyle was very thorough and informative.

He's an excellent all-round lawyer.

Jeremy Opolsky
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Jeremy Opolsky
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Up and Coming

Jeremy Opolsky acts for receivers, trustees and insolvent entities during major CCAA proceedings, and is an experienced litigator. He also writes broadly on insolvency issues.

Jeremy is an excellent litigator. His advocacy is strong, and tempered by his effectiveness.

Jeremy is very knowledgeable, very personable, and great at maintaining client relationships.

He's a very good litigator who has a deep understanding of the law.

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David Bish
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David Bish
Head of Restructuring/Insolvency
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Band 1
Adam Slavens
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Adam Slavens
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Band 3
Scott A Bomhof
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Scott A Bomhof
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Band 3
Tony DeMarinis
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Tony DeMarinis
Head of Restructuring/Insolvency
3
Band 3
Kyle Kashuba
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Kyle Kashuba
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Band 6
Jeremy Opolsky
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Jeremy Opolsky
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Up and Coming

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