New Gold Inc.

Acting as Canadian counsel for New Gold Inc. in the C$400-million private placement offering of high yield notes. The proceeds from the offering will be used to fund the purchase of its outstanding 7.50% senior notes due 2027.

The Canada Life Assurance Company

Acted for The Canada Life Assurance Company and its affiliates in connection with the refinancing of the 49.9 MW Ashlu Creek run-of-river hydroelectric power generating plant owned by Innergex Renewable Energy Inc.  The facility is located approximately 35 kilometres northwest of Squamish, British Columbia, on Ashlu Creek, a tributary of the Squamish River. All of the power generated at Ashlu Creek is covered by a 30-year power purchase agreement with BC Hydro, which will expire in 2039.

Alaris Equity Partners

Acted for Alaris Equity Partners in its strategic recapitalization of Ohana Growth Partners, LLC, a leading Planet Fitness® franchisee.

Ironbridge Equity Partners

Acted for Ironbridge Equity Partners in its sale of Alumni Educational Solutions, a leading manufacturer and distributor of educational furniture, to an equity consortium led by Castle Harlan.

Mastermind Toys

Acted for Mastermind Toys in its proceedings under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act, which included liquidating 18 stores and the sale of majority of its locations to Mastermind Toys Inc., a subsidiary of Unity Acquisitions Inc.

Avoiding Bankruptcy at a High Cost: The Dangers of the Canadian Debt Relief Industry, co-author

Sept. 02, 2024 - Banking and Finance Law Review (Toronto: Thomson Reuters, 2024)
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We Don’t Talk About Section 347: An Analysis From a Commercial Perspective, co-author

Feb. 27, 2023 - Annual Review of Insolvency Law 2022 (Toronto: Thomson Reuters, 2022)
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