LAWYER PROFILE
Peter Rubin

Peter Rubin

Canada 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

Provided by Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Canada

Practice Areas

With over 25 years of experience, Peter is a highly skilled and widely recognized commercial litigator and restructuring & insolvency specialist.

His commercial litigation practice is centered on complex contractual disputes, tax appeals, tort claims, shareholder and securities litigation, and equitable remedies, including fiduciary duties and creditors' rights. His comprehensive legal expertise enables him to handle high-stakes cases with precision and insight.

In the restructuring & insolvency field, Peter advises a diverse range of clients, including debtor companies, lender syndicates, secured and unsecured creditors, purchasers of distressed assets, as well as acting as independent counsel to court appointed officers. He is highly regarded for his skill in handling intricate insolvency cases and navigating complex financial restructurings. Peter regularly appears in insolvency courts nationwide.

A seasoned and trusted advocate, Peter has represented clients before various appellate courts in Canada, including the Supreme Court of Canada.

Known for his deep technical knowledge, practical insights, and client-centric approach, Peter's practice is built on providing tailored legal solutions that meet the unique challenges of his clients.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Canada Guide

Restructuring/Insolvency - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Vancouver-based Peter Rubin is commended for his assured handling of several prominent CCAA proceedings and counts a number of financial institutions among his clients.

Litigation: General Commercial - British Columbia

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

Peter Rubin is regularly mandated to act in a wide array of commercial disputes, including contractual litigation, bankruptcy proceedings, breach of fiduciary duty claims and allegations of fraud. He is based in Blake, Cassels & Graydon's Vancouver office.

Strengths

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  • Very strong and a great collaborator, very good to work with!

    Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Canada Guide
  • Peter is top tier in terms of outlining arguments in court. He's got very good judgement and has recently come up with a novel approach for us to go to court and make a process far more efficient.

    Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Canada Guide
  • Peter Rubin tailors the response to what's needed and knows where to apply the heat.

    Restructuring/InsolvencyChambers Canada Guide

Ranked Individuals at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (235)

Alberta

British Columbia

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