Kyla E. M. Mahar

Kyla E. M. Mahar

Toronto, ON recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2022
Miller Thomson LLP

190 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law

Biography

Kyla Mahar is a Partner at Miller Thomson LLP and her practice focuses on corporate restructuring, insolvency, recapitalizations, distressed acquisitions and enforcement of creditors' rights. Kyla is recognized by Chambers nationally and internationally, Best Lawyers and Lexpert for her expertise in Insolvency & Financial Restructuring. Kyla’s roles include acting for debtors, court officers, DIP lenders, purchasers, and financial institutions. Her experience spans a wide range of industries and sectors including cannabis, real estate development, manufacturing, steel, mining, maritime, automotive, not-for-profits, retail, financial services, technology, and publishing.

Kyla is a creative thinker and solution-oriented. She has developed particular expertise in leading companies through restructuring proceedings under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act and the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act as well as leading creditor-driven restructuring proceedings. She is also experienced in assisting companies under the relevant corporate statute to effect a restructuring, liquidation or wind up.

Kyla is a member of the Insolvency Institute of Canada and is the Canadian Networks Chair on the International Women’s Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation’s International Board.
Miller Thomson LLP

190 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Ontario, Law Society of Ontario, 2001

  • Law Society of Ontario - Member
  • Toronto Lawyers Association - Member
  • Canadian Bar Association - Member
  • Insolvency Section, Ontario Bar Association - Member
  • American Bankruptcy Institute - Member
  • INSOL International - Member
  • Turnaround Management Association (Toronto Chapter) - Member
  • Insolvency Institute of Canada - Member
  • Association of Corporate Growth Toronto Chapter Member, Insolvency Institute of Canada - Secretary and Director Corporate Governance
  • Ontario Network of the International Women’s Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation - Chair
  • Ontario, Law Society of Ontario, 2001
  • Law Society of Ontario - Member
  • Toronto Lawyers Association - Member
  • Canadian Bar Association - Member
  • Insolvency Section, Ontario Bar Association - Member
  • American Bankruptcy Institute - Member
  • INSOL International - Member
  • Turnaround Management Association (Toronto Chapter) - Member
  • Insolvency Institute of Canada - Member
  • Association of Corporate Growth Toronto Chapter Member, Insolvency Institute of Canada - Secretary and Director Corporate Governance
  • Ontario Network of the International Women’s Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation - Chair

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2026 for work in:
  • Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law

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