Osler’s Insolvency and Restructuring Group is Canada’s leading multi-disciplinary practice offering top-tier legal expertise in all aspects required to resolve the most compelling business challenges. Our team based, multi-disciplinary approach delivers innovative and integrated solutions for complex business-critical matters and has been ranked Band 1 in Chambers Canada, one of the world’s leading legal directories.
Osler succeeds for several reasons:
- Diverse Clientele and Wide-Ranging Scope. We act for all types of clients dealing with challenging business circumstances and deliver leading-edge counsel in complex matters throughout the North American economy. We are relied upon as tested and trusted advisors to directors, senior executives, in-house counsel, credit and investment officers and fund managers, as well as other professional advisors, court-appointed officers and regulators. In addition to providing advice and leadership in distress situations, we are frequently consulted on mergers & acquisitions, securitizations and derivatives, credit matters, supply chain management, financial reporting and governance in business-critical situations.
- Multi-Disciplinary Approach. Solving complex business challenges requires an integrated application of expertise and perspective across many different disciplines. Osler’s Insolvency & Restructuring practice is based on a multi-disciplinary approach that draws upon market leading resources throughout the Firm to deliver integrated solutions seamlessly and effectively to meet the needs of any business-critical situation.
- Cross-Border Strength. We have extensive relationships with U.S. based advisors and have earned a leadership position in crafting comprehensive cross-border solutions in North America. We were among the first counsel globally to structure cross border protocols governing administrative process, substantive treatment and court-to-court communications in international insolvencies and we continue to be leaders in North America in that regard.
- Scalable Staffing with Deep Expertise. We invest heavily in the training and development of our personnel and have built a dedicated team with rigorous standards and market leadership for over 30 years. Our clients gain the benefit of a professional “depth chart” at varying levels of seniority that allows us to tailor the team to meet the demands of any business-critical situation in a cost-effective manner while providing innovative solutions that only deep expertise can. That experience and expertise allow Osler to deliver practical, commercially achievable solutions to compelling business challenges.
- Rapid Response. We engage quickly, efficiently and effectively to meet the needs of any business-critical situation, regardless of the level of complexity.
Business-Critical Transaction and Advisory Services
We provide a full suite of business-critical transaction and advisory services in challenging circumstances including:
- Agent’s Counsel (Syndicates)
- Bankruptcies
- Capital Restructurings
- Committee Counsel
- Creditor’s Counsel
- Credit Amendments
- Credit Structuring
- Crisis Management
- Debtor’s Counsel
- DIP Financings
- Distressed M&A
- Forbearances
- Governance
- Informal Restructurings
- Insolvency Proceedings
- Lender’s Counsel
- Liquidator’s Counsel
- Monitor’s Counsel
- Operational Restructurings
- Plans of Arrangement
- Plans of Compromise
- Plans of Reorganization
- Proposals
- Receiver’s Counsel
- Regulatory Counsel
- Refinancings
- Transaction Review
- Trustee’s Counsel
Key Contacts
Chair
Partner, Insolvency and Restructuring, Toronto
Partner, Insolvency and Restructuring, Montréal
Partner, Disputes, Vancouver
Partner, Insolvency and Restructuring, Calgary
Latest Insights
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Osler Update October 31, 2024
Supreme Court of Canada demonstrates flexibility of corporate attribution in the bankruptcy and insolvency context
The corporate attribution doctrine is refined to ensure that it does not undermine the policy of bankruptcy and insolvency legislation.
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Blog August 9, 2024
‘Deal with this escape hatch’ – B.C. Securities Commission calls for bankruptcy law reform following Supreme Court of Canada decision
The recent decision in Poonian v. British Columbia has prompted the B.C. Securities Commission to call for bankruptcy law reform.
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Osler Update July 11, 2024
Superior Court of Québec clarifies obligations of the AMP in an integrity review under the Act respecting contracting by public bodies
In dismissing an application for judicial review by Neptune Security Services Inc. (Neptune), the Superior Court of Québec clarified and confirmed...
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Webinar February 28, 2024
Osler and Alvarez & Marsal: Real estate issues in an insolvency
Learn about issues likely to be encountered in an insolvency, with insights learned through experience from experts in Osler’s insolvency and...
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SubscribeAwards and Recognition
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Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business: Recognized in Restructuring and Insolvency (Band 1)
- ” What I like about them is the high level of senior attention – they provide a hands-on approach and great access all the time. I can’t say anything but good things about them – they always deliver.”
- “A very impressive practice. They are very strong and have good depth.”
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Chambers Global: The World’s Leading Lawyers for Business: Recognized in Restructuring and Insolvency (Band 1)
- “…[Osler] has a full-service team and they mobilise quickly to get up to speed. They are responsive, hard-working and quick to address issues. Their organisational abilities and their confidence and assertiveness are very good as well.”
In the Media
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Media Mentions May 16, 2025
Alberta court confirms CCAA power to release directors from excise tax liability – LAW360
The recent decision of the Alberta Court of King’s Bench to release corporate directors from personal liability for unpaid excise taxes was a...
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Osler News May 15, 2025
Osler named National Firm of the Year: Canada at the 2025 IFLR Americas Awards
The awards honour the leading law firms, lawyers and in-house teams working on the most innovative cross-border deals.
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Osler News May 8, 2025
Osler recognized at the 2025 Canadian Law Awards
Osler is proud to announce its recognition as a winner in three categories at the 2025 Canadian Law Awards, held on May 7 in Toronto. The firm was...
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Osler News February 20, 2025
Osler welcomes 14 new partners and three new counsel in 2025
Osler is pleased to announce the addition of 14 new partners and three new counsel across our offices in Toronto, Montréal, Calgary and Vancouver.
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