Bankruptcy and Insolvency

Our group has the depth and breadth of experience to quickly respond to any bankruptcy or insolvency matter that our clients may face. We know every situation is unique and we provide each client with tailored solutions intended to maximize the outcome and minimize the hardship.

We represent financial institutions, private lenders, receivers, and trustees in bankruptcy, in addition to individuals and businesses. From simple collections to complicated reorganizations we assist our clients in the full range of insolvency proceedings including:

• Proposals
• Bankruptcy
• Negotiations with creditors and workouts
• Receiverships
• Debt Collection
• Security Enforcement (both real and personal)
• Obtaining and enforcing judgments
• Foreclosures
• Structuring Transactions

We thoroughly review the circumstances of each case and develop strategies to ensure that the best possible outcome can be accomplished.  We take a creative approach to structuring transactions and guiding clients through the often complicated processes. Our group has extensive experience working through proposals and workouts. We know how to deal with competing interests and the pressures entailed when there are insufficient resources to take care of all claimants.

We negotiate when possible and litigate when necessary while always remaining alert for desirable settlement opportunities. Our lawyers also draw on the knowledge of other firm lawyers with a variety of special skills to provide comprehensive advice and to protect our clients’ interests.

Please do not hesitate to contact one of our lawyers for more information or to schedule a confidential consultation.

Bankruptcy and Insolvency Group

Alfred Kempf Bio vCard Email Alf carries on a litigation practice concentrating on labour and employment law as well as commercial and insolvency litigation matters.   Alf is a graduate of the University of British Columbia with Bachelor of Commerce Degree and a Bachelor of Law Degree. He joined Pushor Mitchell in 1982 and became a partner in 1985. He is the author of a number of articles on labour and employment and has spoken to many diverse groups on these topics. More   Clarke Burnett Bio vCard Email Clarke practices law in the area of criminal litigation and civil litigation. In his criminal law practice, Clarke has extensive experience preparing and defending our clients. He has represented individuals and companies on everything from minor motor vehicle offences to serious crimes. He also represents the Attorney General of Canada as a prosecutor for offences under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Income Tax Act, Bankruptcy Act and other Federal Acts.  More   Greg Pratch Bio vCard Email Greg practices exclusively in litigation, with a particular emphasis on personal injury matters, corporate/commercial disputes, debt recovery matters and disputes pertaining to wills and estates matters. More   Steven Wilson Bio vCard Email Steve’s practice is litigation based with a considerable emphasis on commercial disputes, insurance defence, real estate litigation work as well as realization and bankruptcy and insolvency issues. More