Lauded for its ‘practical approach to problem-solving’, the practice group at DLA Piper (Canada) LLP is equipped to represent debtors and creditors on the insolvencies of financial services, mining, forestry and real estate companies. Vancouver-based Colin Brousson, who is praised for his ’can-do attitude to challenging files and situations’; and Toronto-based Edmond Lamek share leadership of the practice. Both specialize in corporate restructuring mandates across a broad range of sectors.
Testimonials
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‘Practical approach to problem-solving and considering alternative paths.’
‘Colin Brousson is a leader and has a can-do attitude to challenging files and situations.’
‘Very practical - always thinking of cost/benefit of various options and most efficient way of trying to achieve the business goal. Also have deep connections at other firms in the insolvency bar, so can draw on networks and relationships to try to achieve positive outcomes.’
Key clients
- Abbey Resources
- KSV Restructuring
- Intercap Equity
- MNP
- Clearford Water Systems
- 7-Eleven Canada
- HSBC UK and Middle East
- RioCan REIT
- Royal Bank
- Great American Capital Partners
- Lightstream Resources
- Zeifman Partners
- BDO
- Ernst & Young
- MCAP Financial
- Forgestone Capital Management
- Realtech Capital Group
- Desjardins
- Alvarez & Marsal Canada
- CIBC
- Intracorp Projects
- Woodbourne Capital Management
- Sprott Resource Lending
- FTI Consulting Canada
Work highlights
- Acted for NextPoint Financial and its subsidiaries as debtor’s counsel.
- Acted for Alvarez & Marsal Canada in its role as information officer under the CCAA proceedings and financial advisor to Structurlam in the US.
- Acted for the major secured lenders in connection with 4 of the 16 projects which the Coromandel Real Estate Group tried to include together in an CCAA filing.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Colin Brousson, Edmond Lamek