Kevin Zych
Canada Guide 2025
Band 1 : Restructuring/Insolvency
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About
Provided by Kevin Zych
Practice Areas
Co-head of the firms Restructuring and Insolvency practice. Kevin's practice focuses on debt restructurings with an emphasis on cross-border and multinational insolvencies with aspects in Canada. Has acted for lenders in Sherritt International; Accel Energy; Jack Cooper Transport; Bellatrix Exploration; Concordia Healthcare; Tervita Corporation; Lightstream Resources; Connacher Oil and Gas; Twin Butte Resources; Nelson Education; OPTI Canada Inc.; Nortel; Trident Exploration Corp.; Ainsworth Lumber Co., Ltd; Kevin has acted for the borrower in Bonavista Energy Corporation; Bumble Bee/Clover Leaf Seafoods; NCSG Crane & Heavy Haul; Sanjel Corporation; Quicksilver Resources Canada Inc.; Lone Pine Resources; Sino-Forest Corporation and for estate fiduciaries in Toys R Us; U.S. Steel Canada Inc.; CHC Helicopter; Smurfit-Stone; Québecor World; AbitibiBowater and Dura Automotive.
Career
LLB, magna cum laude (University of Ottawa); Admitted to the Ontario Bar, 1992.
Chambers Review
Canada
Kevin Zych is a highly respected figure in Canada's restructuring and insolvency space. He possesses significant experience advising companies on CCAA filings, as well as acting for lenders and agents. He co-heads the Bennett Jones team from his base in Toronto.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Kevin Zych is one of the top insolvency lawyers in Canada."
"Kevin Zych is one of the top insolvency lawyers in Canada."