Restructuring/Insolvency
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Stikeman Elliott’s Restructuring & Insolvency Group has built its reputation as a leader in the sector by guiding many of the most noteworthy commercial restructurings in Canadian history to a successful conclusion. We respond quickly, negotiate effectively and deliver legal solutions that maximize value and create new strategic opportunities for our clients.
Having represented all parties in both public and private insolvency and restructuring matters, our team has the experience to handle the most complex insolvencies and corporate restructurings.
Stikeman Elliott’s expertise encompasses proceedings under the Companies’ Creditors’ Arrangement Act (CCAA), restructurings under the Canadian Business Corporations’ Act and provincial corporate statutes, comprehensive balance sheet restructurings, receiverships, and proposals and bankruptcies under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act. We also have significant experience in cross-border insolvencies that involve U.S. Chapter 7, 11 and 15 proceedings.
A multidisciplinary approach to restructuring and insolvency files that leverages our expertise in litigation, banking, M&A, pensions, employment, securities, tax and regulatory law enables us to assist our national and international clients in maneuvering through Canada’s restructuring landscape to achieve successful results. www.stikeman.com
Chambers Review
Stikeman Elliott is a distinguished national law firm with strong restructuring and insolvency capabilities in Montréal and Toronto ably supported by its offices in Calgary and Vancouver. The group offers extensive experience advising debtors and court-appointed monitors on complex CCAA matters, as well as representing clients in parallel US Chapter 11 and Chapter 15 proceedings. The firm also acts for the purchasers of distressed assets. Stikeman Elliott is particularly active on mandates in the retail, mining, oil and gas, and real estate sectors.
Work Highlights
- The team at Stikeman Elliott acted on behalf of Acerus in cross-border CCAA and Chapter 15 proceedings before the Canadian and US courts respectively.
Strengths
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"The Stikeman team is one of the best in Montréal. The lawyers at the firm were able to craft a complex solution in a short amount of time and drive the strategy."
"Stikeman Elliott have one of the strongest practices in Montréal. Not only are they very knowledgeable but they are also always available if need be."
"The Stikeman team is one of the best in Montréal. The lawyers at the firm were able to craft a complex solution in a short amount of time and drive the strategy."
"Stikeman Elliott have one of the strongest practices in Montréal. Not only are they very knowledgeable but they are also always available if need be."
Notable Practitioners
Toronto-based Ashley Taylor regularly acts in significant, high-profile CCAA proceedings. He has notable experience in the healthcare sector, where he has advised a variety of notable CCAA applicants on their proceedings.
"Ashley Taylor is wonderful at providing thoughtful and insightful advice."
"Ashley Taylor is a standout, one of the top practitioners in the Canadian market."
"Ashley is an experienced lawyer. He has a steady hand and is a trusted adviser to his clients."
Elizabeth Pillon heads the firm's restructuring and insolvency group in Toronto. She has a well-respected practice that sees her advising clients on a wide range of CCAA and insolvency proceedings. Her clients include monitors and trustees.
"Elizabeth Pillon is an excellent, well-rounded lawyer and leader. She's practical and has great business judgement."
"Elizabeth is great - practical, hard-working and gets things done."
Montréal-based Guy Martel is experienced in acting for clients on a wide array of domestic and cross-border restructuring and insolvency matters.
"Guy comes up with creative solutions to complex problems. I have full confidence in Guy."
"Guy Martel represents client interests well."
"Guy is very practical and solutions-oriented."
"Guy is a very knowledgeable lawyer and he thinks out of the box."
Maria Konyukhova is a respected lawyer who is sought out by a variety of clients to advise on reorganisation and winding-up proceedings. She is based in Toronto.
"Maria was very flexible and available as needed. She doesn't get too lost in the details and focuses on the bigger picture, which is valuable."
"She doesn't get too lost in the details and focuses on the bigger picture, which is valuable."
Jean Fontaine is a prominent Montréal-based commercial litigator who regularly handles insolvency disputes, representing the likes of trustees and financial institutions.
"Jean Fontaine is a wonderful lawyer."
Montréal-based Joseph Reynaud has an established reputation for his work in the insolvency litigation space and has represented clients hailing from an impressive array of industries.
"Joseph Reynaud is well regarded and a strong insolvency practitioner. Practical, respectful and solutions-oriented."
Lee Nicholson enjoys a burgeoning reputation for his insolvency and restructuring practice, with clients benefiting from the impressive breadth of his CCAA experience.
"Lee Nicholson is extremely hands-on, with a grasp of both the legal documentation and the commercial issues facing his clients."
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