Ryan Jacobs
Canada Guide 2025
Band 2 : Restructuring/Insolvency
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About
Provided by Ryan Jacobs
Practice Areas
Serves as Executive Co-Chair of Cassels. Former New York practitioner - has developed one of the leading cross-border restructuring practices in Canada acting on behalf of ad hoc and official creditor groups, debtors, DIP Lenders and institutional and distress investors across a broad spectrum of industries. Acts as lead counsel on many of the largest and most complex in-court and out-of-court reorganizations, recapitalizations, and restructurings in Canada. Past recipient of a Lexpert Rising Star award. Called to the bar in both NY and Ontario.
Chambers Review
Canada
Based in Toronto, Ryan Jacobs has notable experience in US-related matters and has represented notable debtor clients in the energy sector in CCAA proceedings. He also has a noteworthy creditor practice.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Ryan Jacobs is in complete command of his craft. He is very strategic in thought and practice, able to communicate key issues and desired objectives in layman's terms, making him extremely effective."
"Ryan Jacobs has his finger on the industry's pulse - a very technically savvy lawyer."
"Ryan Jacobs is in complete command of his craft. He is very strategic in thought and practice, able to communicate key issues and desired objectives in layman's terms, making him extremely effective."
"Ryan Jacobs has his finger on the industry's pulse - a very technically savvy lawyer."