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 counselled Laurentian University of Sudbury through its CCAA restructuring.
Strengths
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"TGF is a fantastic firm with strong practitioners."
"The lawyers have exceptional knowledge and give practical advice."
"They are terrific to work with. They are very practical and they have good depth on the team too."
"TGF is a fantastic firm with strong practitioners."
"The lawyers have exceptional knowledge and give practical advice."
"They are terrific to work with. They are very practical and they have good depth on the team too."
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.
"He is very creative and incredibly hard-working."
"He is a signature practitioner in the industry. He is well regarded and has a strong authoritative presence."
D.J. Miller has extensive experience advising court-appointed receivers, lenders and creditors on CCAA proceedings. She is based in Toronto.
"She is a very strong advocate."
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.
"Leanne is a very practical lawyer. She is able to resolve many matters before they become bigger problems."
"She is practical and writes well too."
Grant Moffat is a Toronto-based lawyer who maintains a broad practice, encompassing regular roles advising on highly contentious insolvency mandates.
"He is superb helping clients through files; Grant's attention to detail is excellent."
Rebecca Kennedy advises on a range of CCAA proceedings and has especially notable experience in the cannabis space.
"She is very practical and an astute negotiator."
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