Best Lawyers in Canada for Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law
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Natasha Doelman is an associate in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group. Her practice focuses on corporate commercial litigation and commercial insolvency. Natasha’s litigation practice involves advising on complex contractual disputes, contested transactions, commercial real estate and construction. Natasha also acts for lenders, debtors and restructuring professionals, including trustees, monitors and receivers. She has experience in insolvency proceedings under the Bankruptcy ...
Puya is a member of TGF’s Restructuring and Insolvency practice group. He acts for debtors, lenders and court officers as a member of the team in a variety of domestic and cross-border restructurings and insolvencies. Puya draws on his prior business experience as an analyst for Fortune 100 companies in bringing unique skills to assist clients navigating financial distress and their various stakeholders. Puya is often noted for his calm, humble nature and his thorough approach to legal ...
Kate Yurkovich is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law. Kate practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Kate Yurkovich since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kate Yurkovich is held by other lawyers.
Erik Holmstrom is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law and Insurance Law. Erik practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Erik Holmstrom since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Erik Holmstrom is held by other lawyers.
Mitch is a partner in TGF’s Restructuring and Insolvency team with experience representing debtor companies, Court officers, creditors, DIP lenders, private equity groups and distressed purchasers in CCAA and BIA proceedings. Mitch has represented US clients and worked on several cross-border matters in the US and the UK. He provides strategic advice to debtors regarding the protection of their business and creditors in loan recovery and security enforcement scenarios. Mitch has broad i...
Recognized by clients for his technical expertise and professionalism, Phil has broad experience in corporate and commercial litigation, including shareholder disputes, oppression claims, insolvency proceedings, regulatory matters, and commercial arbitrations. Phil has a deep understanding of the shifting dynamics of specialized industries. He has counselled a variety of clients in the retail, real estate, energy, insurance, financial services, and telecommunications sectors. Phil has appeare...
Charlotte Dion is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law. Charlotte practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Charlotte Dion since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Charlotte Dion is held by other lawyers.
Stephanie Fernandes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law. Stephanie practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Stephanie Fernandes since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Stephanie Fernandes is held by other lawyers.
Our Methodology
Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review. Our methodology is designed to capture, as accurately as possible, the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area.
The Process
Best Lawyers employs a sophisticated, conscientious, rational, and transparent survey process designed to elicit meaningful and substantive evaluations of the quality of legal services. Our belief has always been that the quality of a peer review survey is directly related to the quality of the voters.
