Caitlin Elizabeth Fell

Caitlin is a founding partner of Reconstruct LLP and a strategic advisor for clients navigating liquidity crises and commercial distress. Trained at two of Canada’s premier national firms, her practice focuses on the technical execution of reorganizations and multi-jurisdictional proceedings under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act and Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act . She is particularly recognized for her work in high-growth, volatile sectors where she implements creative legal structures to stabilize entities and preserve enterprise value.

Caitlin is sought out for mandates requiring immediate action and a command of insolvency law allowing her to structure complex transactions in real time. She represents a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including debtor corporations, lenders, and court-appointed officers. She is known for her ability to strategize several steps ahead of a transaction, ensuring her clients maintain a tactical advantage in negotiations.

Caitlin advises boards and management on fiduciary duties and liability exposure during restructuring and commercial distress. She provides counsel on the mitigation of D&O risk and personal liability for leadership navigating insolvency proceedings.

Before co-founding the firm, Caitlin practiced at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP and McMillan LLP. She is a recipient of the Lexpert Rising Star award and is consistently recognized by Chambers and Partners as a leader in restructuring and insolvency. She is called to the bar in both Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador.

Outside of the office, Caitlin is a trained equestrian who competes in show jumping events across Ontario.

Recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada in the areas Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law and Corporate and Commercial Litigation since 2027.