Restructuring/Insolvency
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TGF is widely recognized for its leading national and international restructuring practice. The TGF Restructuring Group applies its deep experience in restructuring to finding creative and business-oriented solutions that have led to strong, long-lasting relationships with its clients. TGF’s aggressive, responsive and effective approach to restructuring has ensured that its lawyers have been involved in virtually every major insolvency proceeding in Ontario over the last twenty years, covering every business sector.
Chambers Review
Thornton Grout Finnigan is a distinguished commercial litigation, restructuring and insolvency boutique based in Toronto, with notable experience representing banks, financial institutions and accountancy firms, as well as regulatory bodies and pension plans. The firm's deep bench of dedicated lawyers offers noteworthy strengths acting as debtors' counsel on major Canadian insolvencies. Its recent workload includes pharmaceutical, tobacco and cannabis insolvencies. The team also handles mandates in the mining and oil and gas industries.
Work Highlights
- Thornton Grout Finnigan LLP acted for PwC in its role as receiver of Bridging Finance Inc, advising on receivership and enforcement proceedings.
Strengths
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"Thornton Grout Finnigan take complex problems, make them manageable and seek practical and cost-effective solutions. They offer top-notch and sophisticated service and solutions."
"TGF are extremely responsive to issues as they arise, and their work product is of the highest quality. An unparalleled combination of expertise and accessibility at both senior and associate levels."
"TGF have a thoughtful approach that limits risks and offers mutually agreeable solutions for the client. They're best in class."
"Thornton Grout Finnigan take complex problems, make them manageable and seek practical and cost-effective solutions. They offer top-notch and sophisticated service and solutions."
"TGF are extremely responsive to issues as they arise, and their work product is of the highest quality. An unparalleled combination of expertise and accessibility at both senior and associate levels."
"TGF have a thoughtful approach that limits risks and offers mutually agreeable solutions for the client. They're best in class."
Notable Practitioners
Toronto-based Robert Thornton is rated highly for his prowess in major restructurings and insolvencies. His clientele consists of corporations, monitors and creditors, among others.
"Robert is among the very short list of the best insolvency and restructuring lawyers in the country. His advice is strategic, practical and creative."
"Robert Thornton is a master of his craft."
D.J. Miller has extensive experience advising court-appointed receivers, lenders and creditors on CCAA proceedings. She is based in Toronto.
"D.J. stands out as an absolute superstar - she was a powerful advocate and absolutely invaluable. We hit the lottery by working with her."
Leanne Williams is noted for her experience in major CCAA proceedings and is highly sought after by major commercial banks, among other clients. She is based in Toronto.
"I'm very happy with Leanne's work. She is pragmatic and cost-sensitive."
"Leanne is very responsive, very practical and very smart."
"Leanne combines insolvency and restructuring expertise with the highest level of client service and commitment."
"Leanne is a strong lawyer with good courtroom advocacy skills."
Grant Moffat is a Toronto-based lawyer who maintains a broad practice encompassing regular roles advising on highly contentious insolvency mandates.
"I'm very happy with Grant Moffat's work. He is our go-to on challenging files."
Rebecca Kennedy advises on a range of CCAA proceedings and has especially notable experience in the cannabis space.
"Rebecca Kennedy is smart, sensible and a practical lawyer."
"Rebecca Kennedy provides good, practical advice and is technically strong."
"Rebecca Kennedy is a consummate professional."
Toronto-based partner Rachel Nicholson focuses on sophisticated restructuring and insolvency matters. Her client base includes lenders, debtors and purchasers, among others.
"Rachel Nicholson is very helpful and commercially astute."
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