The Cautious Embrace of RVOs: What Courts Now Expect
Introduction Reverse vesting orders (“RVOs”) have evolved from a creative restructuring tool used sparingly under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (“CCAA”) into a flexible instrument increasingly considered in receivership and […]
57 WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
WeirFoulds congratulates the 48 lawyers who have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada, and the 9 lawyers who have been recognized in Best Lawyers: […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: Power of Sale vs. Receivership: A Comparative Guide
Both a power of sale and a receivership can be used by mortgagees to sell land to recover unpaid debts. However, that is where the similarities end. These are very […]
59 WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2025 editions of Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
WeirFoulds congratulates the 49 lawyers who have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada, and the 10 lawyers who have been recognized in the Best Lawyers: […]
Unequal Treatment of Creditors: Paying a Supplier’s Pre-filing Debt in a Proposal Under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act
We were approached by a company to assist with its restructuring. Our client’s biggest problem was that its largest unsecured creditor was also its main supplier. Approximately 80% of the […]
The Rise of the Unregistered Priority Interest: Significant Priorities Cases in 2020
The significant priorities cases in 2020 arose in every imaginable context from the sale of residential properties to construction projects to remediating environmental damage. The overarching theme was that most […]
WeirFoulds welcomes senior insolvency and corporate restructuring lawyer Wojtek Jaskiewicz
WeirFoulds is delighted to announce that Wojtek Jaskiewicz has joined the firm as a partner in our Insolvency and Bankruptcy Practice Group. Wojtek is certified by the Law Society of […]