Alexander Soutter

Alexander is a lawyer with TGF, practicing in both restructuring and insolvency and commercial litigation. Alexander’s flexibility and breadth of knowledge of these areas of law assist his clients in finding creative resolutions to complex disputes, whether inside or outside of the courtroom. Alexander regularly represents financial institutions and other creditors in complex insolvency proceedings, and as an active oral advocate, has appeared in the Ontario Superior Court and the Court of Appeal on various matters.

As a litigator, Alexander is known for his methodical yet flexible advocacy style. He is an authentic, committed counsel to clients, commended for his attentive approach in managing their challenging legal issues.

Alexander has had considerable success representing clients in matters including opposition to a Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act proposal and obtaining findings of breach of fiduciary duty; successfully obtaining an Order for an equitable mortgage; defending against claims of negligence and negligent misrepresentation; protecting the rights of commercial landlords and other stakeholders in proceedings under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act; and defending commercial landlords’ rights when faced with applications for relief from forfeiture.