Colin Matthew Leppinen Hunt

Colin is a commercial and restructuring litigator whose practice focuses on insolvency, restructuring, and commercial litigation. He combines a sharp analytical approach with courtroom experience to deliver practical, business-driven solutions for clients navigating complex insolvency proceedings and high-stakes commercial disputes.

Colin maintains a broad commercial litigation and insolvency practice where he has significant experience in matters arising under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act , matters arising under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act , and related litigation. Colin regularly advises clients on contentious and time-sensitive matters, bringing strategic focus and commercial insight to each mandate. He is recognized for his confident advocacy, thorough preparation, and ability to distill complicated issues into clear and persuasive arguments.

Prior to joining Reconstruct LLP, Colin was a member of the litigation group at a full-service firm in downtown Toronto, after completing his articles at a large national law firm.

“Ontario Court Of Appeal Clarifies Limitation Period For Setting Aside A Fraudulent Conveyance”, Mondaq , September 2023

Ontario Court Confirms Jurisdiction to Re-Appoint Receiver and Brings Certainty to Limitation Period for Mortgage Enforcement

The Court of Appeal emphasized that section 17 is not a pre-maturity escape hatch that lets a borrower eliminate future interest through default.