Goodmans LLP
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Goodmans LLP's Toronto-based group is regularly sought-out for its skilful handling of restructuring mandates across Canada. Strategic planning, guidance on CCAA, CBCA restructuring matters and recapitalization mandates are core areas of expertise. Practice co-head Joseph Pasquariello is experienced in both representing clients in bankruptcy and insolvency-related litigation, and assisting debtors, creditors, monitors, receivers and trustees in non-contentious matters. Alongside him, Brendan O’Neill is well-versed in leading domestic and cross-border corporate restructurings. Robert Chadwick is active on corporate, M&A and restructuring mandates. Key associate Andrew Harmes supports the partners across the range of insolvency matters. The team’s associate ranks were strengthened with the arrival of Erik Axell in September 2022.
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‘Goodmans has one of the deepest insolvency practices in the country. They have a strong bench which allows for them to put forward excellent professionals for each mandate. They collaborate well with other areas of their firm when issues come up in areas such as real estate, technology and patents.'
‘Robert Chadwick and Brendan O'Neill have an excellent understanding of both the technical and commercial sides of bankruptcy and insolvency in Canada. They are easy to work with, collaborative, and well-known in the Canadian business community.’
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Key clients
- Spectacle BidCo Holdings (Cirque du Soleil)
- The Washington Group of Companies
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Work highlights
- Advised oil and gas company Bellatrix on its comprehensive restructuring, which included a CBCA recapitalization transaction.
- Advised the ad hoc committee of lenders of Cirque du Soleil on the successful $1.2bn reverse vesting credit bid transaction and $375m financing pursuant to CCAA and Chapter 15 proceedings.
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