Restructuring/Insolvency | Canada

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt operates an outstanding restructuring and insolvency practice that is recognised for its consummate ability to manage a wide variety of complex restructuring and insolvency mandates on behalf of an impressive portfolio of financial advisers, private equity firms and major hedge funds. The group offers strong coverage across Canada, with highly praised restructuring and insolvency lawyers in its Calgary, Montréal, Vancouver and Toronto offices. It also has an impressive track record of acting for debtors and court-appointed monitors on CCAA filings, and is active on both high-end and mid-market transactions. The team has notable experience acting for lenders in high-profile insolvency proceedings, as well as handling bondholder mandates and retail insolvency matters.

McCarthy Tétrault has a strong national restructuring and insolvency team with a significant creditor-side practice. It regularly advises restructuring officers and monitors, as well as undertaking large debtor mandates. McCarthy Tétrault offers notable cross-border capabilities and experience relating to pensions and investment funds, and stands out for its recent involvement in energy sector insolvency matters, in addition to acting on mandates in the manufacturing and automotive industries. The firm's clients benefit from its multidisciplinary offering and expertise in litigation, tax and corporate law, while its national breadth allows it to provide local support across Canada.

DLA Piper has a strong team of lawyers from across Canada with strengths in restructuring a variety of sectors, from healthcare to real estate. The law firm advises Court Appointed Receivers, as well as Court Appointed Monitors, and debtors in CCAAs, sales, and bankruptcy's. The law firm is particularly notable for its cross provincial practice, though they are a recognized strength in Vancouver. They also regularly practice across the United States and Canadian borders.

Lax O'Sullivan boasts an excellent insolvency and restructuring practice and offer particular expertise in litigation. The firm advises clients across a range of industries including real estate, telecommunications and energy.

MLT Aikins provides deep expertise in insolvency and restructuring law to a varied clientele. The firm boasts capabilities across agriculture, manufacturing and energy, among other industries.