Best Toronto, Ontario Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Lawyers
A strong advocate, Andrew has litigated a wide range of commercial litigation matters, including corporate governance, shareholder disputes, and contract litigation with particular expertise in real estate disputes and employment matters. He also has significant experience in insolvency and restructuring matters. Praised by a client for having his submissions ‘very well received by judges’, Andrew regularly appears before the Ontario courts, including the Court of Appeal and the T...
A partner of Chaitons LLP, Harvey practices in the areas of bankruptcy and insolvency with particular emphasis on receiverships and corporate restructurings, including insolvency litigation. He has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario and the Supreme Court of Canada to argue cases on diverse issues arising in insolvency matters under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act and the Personal Property Security Act. Harvey has extensive experien...
Aubrey Kauffman’s practice is focused on advocacy matters related to domestic and cross-border bankruptcy, insolvency and restructuring proceedings. Aubrey is the 2019 recipient of the Ontario Bar Association Murray Klein Award for Excellence in Insolvency Law. In addition, in 2019, he was named a Fellow of the prestigious Insolvency Institute of Canada after completing his 2nd term as a director. A highly seasoned litigator and advisor, Aubrey has acted in many high-profile insolvency ...
Dylan Chochla is a partner in the Toronto Insolvency and Restructuring group. His practice focuses on corporate bankruptcy, insolvency and restructurings under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act, and under provincial and federal corporate statutes. He regularly represents clients in court and has appeared before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Ontario Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of British Columbia. Dylan is involved in a wide vari...
Grant is a leading practitioner in the areas of insolvency, restructuring and banking law, with a particular emphasis on the exercise of creditors’ rights. He frequently acts for chartered banks, insurance companies and other financial institutions and as independent counsel to court officers, such as receivers, bankruptcy trustees and monitors in CCAA proceedings. Representative Mandates Acting as counsel to counsel to PwC as Court-appointed receiver and manager of Bridging Finance Inc...
Patrick Corney is a Partner in the Restructuring & Insolvency group at Miller Thomson LLP. Pat advises and acts for a wide range of clients regarding financial restructuring and insolvency matters, including some of the largest and most complex restructurings in Canada and related litigation. Pat has worked with clients from diverse industries, including steel, technology, retail, cannabis, and energy.
Jennifer Stam is a restructuring and insolvency lawyer. Her practice focuses on commercial insolvency, corporate restructuring, corporate law, bankruptcy and financial services. Jennifer offers a broad range of services including in-and out-of-court restructurings, acquisitions, commercial financing transactions and enforcement matters. She has acted as counsel for debtors, secured and unsecured lenders, purchasers and court officers in several complex national and international matters. Jenn...
Wojtek Jaskiewicz is a partner in the firm’s Insolvency and Restructuring Practice Group. He is certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a Specialist in Bankruptcy and Insolvency Law. Wojtek represents clients in court proceedings, arbitrations, mediations and negotiations. What distinguishes Wojtek is his nuanced knowledge of insolvency law together with his skill as a litigator. Wojtek is able to advise shareholders and large corporate clients in sophisticated insolvency matters and...
Stuart Brotman is Co-Leader of the firm's Insolvency and Restructuring Group. Acting in all nature of insolvency proceedings, Stuart assists clients in bankruptcy, receivership and restructuring under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCCA), the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act , the Canada Business Corporations Act and the Winding-up and Restructuring Act . Stuart has considerable cross-border experience, having advised clients under the CCAA and Chapter 15 of the United States Bankrupt...
S. Michael Citak is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law. S. Michael practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized S. Michael Citak since 2022. 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 S. Michael Citak is held by other lawyers.
Bobby Sachdeva is an experienced commercial litigator with significant trial and arbitration experience. His primary focus is on commercial disputes and insolvency & restructuring. Bobby brings a practical business and strategic approach to litigation that is results oriented. While always working toward risk avoidance and cost effective resolutions, Bobby is aware that there are times where a client's best interests require aggressive and effective action. Commercial Litigation: Sharehol...
Asim Iqbal is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law. Asim practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Asim Iqbal 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 Asim Iqbal is held by other lawyers.
Practice D.J. is a partner in the restructuring and litigation firm Thornton Grout Finnigan LLP and has represented a wide variety of stakeholders in complex restructurings and insolvency litigation for more than 25 years. She is known for having a deep understanding of the insolvency framework, both domestic and international, and for applying strategic skills to achieve creative outcomes for clients. Representative mandates include representing the first public university in Canada to be re...
Thomas Gertner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law. Thomas practices law in Toronto, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas Gertner 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 Thomas Gertner is held by other lawyers.
Leanne is a member of Thornton Grout Finnigan’s restructuring and insolvency practice group and is a recognized leader in insolvency law. Leanne’s practice includes a variety of mandates, including workouts, refinancing, receiverships, bankruptcies and the enforcement of creditors’ rights. Leanne regularly represents banks and financial institutions across a broad spectrum of industries, and she also represents court officers in BIA and CCAA proceedings. As an experienced in...
