Partner Denis Ferland has been elected president of the Insolvency Institute of Canada (IIC).
“I look forward to promoting the IIC as Canada’s leading insolvency and commercial restructuring organization and to ensuring that all members across the country are represented,” says Denis of his upcoming two-year term. “I also look forward to working closely with the next generation of insolvency and business restructuring practitioners.”
Denis’ extensive legal experience, combined with this new role, will undoubtedly benefit our clients, as well as the insolvency and commercial restructuring community. Denis advises clients from a variety of sectors, including large multinationals, banks and financial services institutions, creditors, debtors and court officers (including trustees, monitors and receivers). During his more than 35 years in practice, he has developed creative solutions in many of Québec’s most significant restructuring and insolvency matters. Read more about his practice.
The IIC is Canada’s premier private sector insolvency organization. The Institute is dedicated to the recognition and promotion of excellence in insolvency in Canada. Its members are among the most experienced insolvency professionals in Canada.
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