Stikeman Elliott LLP

Stikeman Elliott LLP handles complex restructuring and insolvency matters around the country, with experts sitting in Toronto, Montréal, Calgary and Vancouver. The nationwide team acts for restructuring companies, court officers, lenders, and purchasers of assets in restructuring and insolvency proceedings. It has strong cross-border capabilities, often advising on insolvencies involving US Chapter 11 and 15 proceedings. The team also assists international clients with the differences between US and Canadian proceedings. Guy Martel leads the Montréal team and has a strong track record handling CCAA proceedings. Elizabeth Pillon spearheads the Toronto team and is a litigation specialist with a focus on contentious restructuring and insolvency mandates. Lee Nicholson sits alongside Pillon and is well-versed in distressed transactions. Karen Fellowes KC is the team lead for the Western Canada practice, splitting her time between Vancouver and Calgary. She is the go-to for international insolvencies, asset tracking and recovery and resutrurings for oil and gas clients.