Norton Rose Fulbright
The group at Norton Rose Fulbright specializes in handling the restructurings and insolvencies of energy, finance, retail, real estate and forestry companies, regularly assisting lenders, noteholders, hedge funds, bondholders trustees and monitors. The practice's extensive skill set covers restructuring and liquidation proceedings, notices of intention, reverse vesting orders and bridge financings. Additional key partners include Howard A. Gorman KC in Calgary and Evan Cobb in Toronto. Former Montreal managing partner Luc Morin was appointed a Judge of the Superior Court of Quebec in March 2024.
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‘Extremely knowledgeable and efficient team of experts in all areas of insolvency, restructuring and banking law. The lawyers work very collaboratively as a cohesive team, and are always available to answer questions and provide support.'
‘Excellent level of knowledge and business sense. The lawyers are able to dissect complex problems and issues into explanations that all individuals can understand. They provide excellent support to lenders and provide regular updates and agendas.'
‘Norton Rose Fulbright has national (and international) reach but is still able to cost effectively manage larger files. The group has the necessary technical capabilities to address any legal issues that might arise.’
‘Norton Rose's team is very diverse and able to bring the required experts to the table in every situation.'
‘The lawyers at Norton Rose are extremely knowledgeable, forthright and proper advocates for their client, whether for the debtor company, the creditor, receiver or trustee.’
Key clients
- MidCap Financial
- National Bank of Canada
- Shell Energy North America (Canada)
- Shell Energy North America (US)
- Investissement Québec
- FTI Consulting Canada
- JPMorgan Chase Bank
- Stateview Homes
- Export Development Canada
- Zenabis Global
- Bank of America
- Special Committee of the Board of Directors
- Sierra Metals
- Alvarez and Marsal Canada
- Ernst & Young
- Santé BB
- Couche-Tard
- ATB Financial
- CIBC
Work highlights
- Advising MidCap Financial in connection with the Chapter 11 proceedings of Revlon.
- Assisted the National Bank of Canada with Groupe Sélection’s proposed restructuring process under the CCAA.
- Acted for Shell in the CCAA proceedings of the Just Energy group of companies.
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