Restructuring/Insolvency
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Goodmans Restructuring Group is widely and consistently recognized as Canada’s top restructuring and insolvency practice. For 20 consecutive years, Chambers Global has ranked Goodmans Restructuring Group as Canada's #1 and most experienced restructuring practice.
Our Restructuring Group has become one of the largest and best in Canada by developing cross-functional abilities and consistently building a diverse track-record of successful results for our sophisticated clients. Over the years, our lawyers have acted for every major type of stakeholder in every type of restructuring in the country. The scope and caliber of our credentials in restructuring is unmatched.
Our Restructuring Group has acted for all sides in restructuring situations. We are known for our successful representation of a diverse client base that includes a variety of domestic and international stakeholders including debtors, court-appointed monitors, noteholders, industry regulators, governments, private equity firms, lenders, distressed purchasers and investor committees in major restructurings across Canada’s major industry sectors including for example, oil & gas, mining, media, technology, retail, pharmaceutical and telecoms.
Chambers Review
Goodmans is a premier Toronto law firm recognised for its leading expertise in the restructuring and insolvency space across Canada. It represents an impressive range of commercial clients, with notable experience advising bondholders and acting on large international insolvencies. The firm houses a distinguished bench of lawyers who offer deep and broad expertise to both debtors and creditors, as well as notable skill advising on matters arising within regulated industries, including telecoms, energy and resources. The restructuring and insolvency team also assists clients engaged in the real estate, retail and manufacturing sectors. The Goodmans group is active on restructurings under both the CCAA and CBCA.
Work Highlights
- The team at Goodmans acted as counsel to Endo International on its Chapter 11 CCAA proceedings and subsequent restructuring initiatives.
Strengths
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"Goodmans operates as an excellent team of insolvency lawyers and is extremely responsive."
"Goodmans is my go-to firm. A very experienced and reliable group."
"Goodmans delivers top-notch analysis and execution. They are very responsive and very user-friendly."
"Goodmans operates as an excellent team of insolvency lawyers and is extremely responsive."
"Goodmans is my go-to firm. A very experienced and reliable group."
"Goodmans delivers top-notch analysis and execution. They are very responsive and very user-friendly."
Notable Practitioners
Toronto-based Gale Rubenstein is a seasoned restructuring and insolvency lawyer with vast experience handling matters in this field.
Brendan O'Neill is held in high regard for his expert representation of court-appointed monitors in CCAA proceedings and also acts for sponsor funds on recapitalisation transactions. He is based in Toronto.
"Brendan O'Neill is one of the top insolvency lawyers in Canada."
"Brendan O'Neill is awesome to work with. He can stand on his feet in court and is always prepared."
"Brendan is a fabulous lawyer."
Robert Chadwick is deeply experienced in assisting clients with recapitalisation transactions, strategic reviews and CCAA proceedings. He is based in Toronto.
"Robert is terrific - very flexible and quick on his feet. He knows the market inside-out and is good at creating flexible strategies and navigating the counterparty's arguments."
"He's the guy I call when I need someone - he's very bright and very knowledgeable."
"Robert has a sophisticated, commercialised approach to matters."
"Robert is the go-to guy, probably the best lawyer in Canada."
Chris Armstrong is a well-regarded practitioner in the restructuring field, with experience advising debtor companies undergoing CCAA proceedings, as well as noteholders, trustees and loan agents. He is based in Toronto.
"He's a go-to guy. Chris is very technically minded."
Co-head of Goodmans' corporate restructuring group, Joseph Pasquariello frequently advises monitors and special managers in CCAA proceedings. Based in Toronto, he has notable experience relating to some of the most significant matters in the Canadian market.
"Joseph is super responsive and gets the job done. He understands the client's mindset."
Joseph Latham is a respected Toronto lawyer who frequently acts as counsel to court-appointed monitors. He also has experience acting for debtor-in-possession lenders on CCAA-related matters.
"Joseph is the best insolvency lawyer in Toronto."
Caroline Descours is based in Toronto, where she regularly assists with CBCA proceedings and refinancing transactions.
"Caroline is extremely smart and capable."
"Caroline is incredibly responsive, with extensive and deep knowledge of the area. She has exceptional creativity and an effective style in negotiation and stakeholder management."
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