Civil Law · Ontario, Canada
Lawyer · Thornton Grout Finnigan LLP · Toronto
Grant is a leading practitioner in insolvency, restructuring and banking law, with a particular emphasis on the exercise of creditors’ rights. He frequently acts for lending syndicates and hedge providers across a broad range of industries including energy and infrastructure projects, and has extensive experience acting as independent counsel to court officers, such as receivers, bankruptcy trustees and monitors in CCAA proceedings.
Grant is known for his calm, steady demeanour in guiding clients through their most challenging business situations, bringing strategic insight and trusted judgment to his mandates. He is dedicated and highly efficient, leaning on his years of experience and breadth of knowledge in large insolvency matters, and is known for his expertise in both debt restructuring and as litigation counsel in loan recovery and security enforcement proceedings.
Grant has been frequently recognized for his leadership in the insolvency industry, including in Best Lawyers in Canada, Chambers Canada and Global, Lexpert and as a National Leader for Restructuring and Insolvency in Who’s Who Legal. Outside of his practice, Grant has served as a speaker and writer for various professional associations in matters relating to insolvency law and is a contributor to the Lexis Practice Advisor (Asset Purchase Agreements). Among his many professional contributions, Grant acted as pro bono counsel for the Insolvency Institute of Canada as intervener before the Supreme Court of Canada in Callidus Capital v. Canada . Within the firm, Grant is an active member of TGF’s leadership team, and is focused on building a cohesive, inclusive and dynamic firm culture.
Advising the lending syndicate and DIP Lender in the CCAA proceedings for Mady Collier Centre Ltd.
Advised the senior secured lender and DIP Lender in the CCAA proceedings for Co-op Atlantic, formerly one of Atlantic Canada’s largest co-operatives