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Band 6

Restructuring/Insolvency

Nationwide - Canada

3 Years Ranked

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Provided by Michael Shakra

Canada

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Michael Shakra practices commercial law with an emphasis on insolvency, restructuring, bankruptcy, secured transactions and enforcement of debtor and creditor rights. Michael has significant experience in complex cross-border restructurings across a number of industries, including oil and gas, construction, retail and manufacturing. Michael also has significant experience in the determination of contested creditor claims in some of Canada's largest insolvency proceedings.

Prior to joining Bennett Jones, Michael practiced at a leading restructuring and insolvency boutique in Toronto and with the insolvency and restructuring group of one of Canada's largest firms. Prior to his call to the Bar, Michael spent time as a Short-Term Consultant with Debt Resolution and Business Exit Group of the International Finance Corporation and the World Bank Group in Washington D.C.

Career

Admitted to Ontario Bar, 2013

Personal

Michael has co-authored a number of insolvency related publications and is currently the National Editor of LexisNexis’ Commercial Insolvency Reporter.

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Nationwide - Canada

6
Band 6
Individual Editorial
Michael Shakra is a rising star in the insolvency market. His practice exhibits strength in domestic and cross-border restructurings across a number of industries.

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