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Insolvency

Insolvency & Restructuring

In times of financial challenge, you need experienced guidance.

Navigating financial turbulence.

We act for creditors, debtors, insolvency professionals and other stakeholders in all areas related to insolvency, bankruptcy, foreclosure claims and complex reorganizations. We have extensive experience assisting with sophisticated business structures, a variety of industries, asset realizations and unusual assets that can make traditional procedures challenging.

We provide support at all stages of the insolvency and restructuring process including advising on security realization, creditor protection and insolvency proceedings.

Our services include:

  • Bankruptcy
  • Corporate workouts
  • Debt realizations
  • Financial restructuring
  • Foreclosures
  • General collections and insolvency matters
  • Notices of Intention to File a Proposal
  • Proceedings under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act
  • Proceedings under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act
  • Receiverships

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