Eleonore is a member of the Restructuring and Insolvency Group and the Financial Services Group. Her practice focuses on bankruptcy and restructuring, banking and financing as well as commercial litigation.
Eleonore has assisted on matters dealing with debt recovery and security enforcement, receiverships, CCAA proceedings, BIA proposals and bankruptcy discharges. She is well-versed on a broad range of secured and unsecured lending transactions, syndicated lending transactions, and acquisition financings, and has also assisted in contract disputes, construction lien disputes, and RSLA matters.
Eleonore has experience representing both institutional and non-bank lenders and has acted for both debtors and creditors, including secured and unsecured parties across a variety of industries.
Some of the matters in which Eleonore has been involved are:
· The CCAA plan and compromise of Nortel Networks Inc. et al.
· The CCAA plan and compromise of Priszm Income Fund et al.
· The CCAA plan of compromise of Bruce R. Smith Limited and John Henry Smith Land Inc.
· The receivership of Penex Metropolis Ltd. et al.
Eleonore received her B.A. from Dalhousie and studied law at Queens University. During her time at Queens, Eleonore was awarded the Dennis Marshall Contribution Award for her work within the faculty.
Eleonore enjoys reading and travelling, and is active with many charitable organizations across the country.
Associations
· Canadian Bar Association
· Ontario Bar Association
· International Women's Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation
· Turnaround Management Association
Articles
Treatment of Repair and Storage Liens in Insolvency Proceedings 03/07/2012
Newsletters
Abuse of the Repair and Storage Lien Act 03/06/2012
Insolvency Watch: Arctic Glacier Obtains Court Protection to Conduct Search for New Investors 02/28/2012
When Less Is Not More - PPSA Pitfalls for the Unwary 02/16/2012
Insolvency Watch: Union of Canada Life to Be Wound Up Due to Inadequate Capital and Deteriorating Finances 02/06/2012
WEPPA Amendments May Eliminate Key Bankruptcy Eligibility Period 02/03/2012
Insolvency Watch: Catalyst Paper Secures CCAA Protection After Negotiations with Note-Holders and Unions Fail 02/02/2012
Insolvency Watch: Catalyst Paper Seeks US Court Protection But Will Continue Normal Operations 01/23/2012
Insolvency Watch: Timminco Granted Court Protection in Wake of Liquidity Crisis 01/11/2012
Insolvency Watch: Cellfor Obtains Court Protection in Canada and US 01/09/2012
Insolvency Watch: National Clothing Chain to Be Sold Under CCAA Protection 01/05/2012
Insolvency Watch: Renin Group Granted CCAA Protection to Resolve Impasse 12/19/2011
Insolvency Watch: Oilsands Quest Granted CCAA Protection by Alberta Court 12/08/2011
The Top Ten United States Bankruptcies 12/05/2011
Insolvency Watch: Norgate Metals is Granted CCAA Protection by Québec Superior Court 12/01/2011