Corporate Restructuring And Workouts

Helping troubled businesses recover from financial difficulties is a particularly rewarding part of our practice. In many cases, the complete collapse of the business is a worst-case scenario for all stakeholders, not just the owners of the business, but also the creditors and employees. Assets typically are liquidated for a fraction of their true value, returning less to the business’s creditors. But worse, the future value of the business is wiped out. The suppliers to the business lose a customer, its landlord loses a tenant, its workers lose their jobs. By avoiding bankruptcy where possible, more value can be returned to all these stakeholders in a true “win-win.” Even where a recovery is not possible, timely advice on the options available can help maximize value for all.

Gehlen Dabbs Cash LLP regularly advises businesses on corporate restructuring options, including informal compromises with creditors, workouts and more sophisticated options such as proposals under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, or court proceedings under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act.

Advice for Failing Businesses

The principals of a failing business often face additional personal challenges. Are they liable as directors of the company for unpaid wages or unremitted source deductions? Are they liable on personal guarantees given to lenders and other creditors? Gehlen Dabbs Cash LLP gives advice on these questions, helping a business’s principals plot out a course to minimize the impact of business failure on their personal lives and property.

Early advice on the options available to the business is critical to a successful restructuring. Windows of opportunity for a business can close before the decision-makers have even had a chance to explore what opportunities exist. Accountants and solicitors advising the business can be invaluable in identifying early warning signs and helping business decision-makers realize that they have options.

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Our Team

Our lawyers are experienced and pragmatic problem solvers with expertise advising and representing clients in commercial litigation and insolvency matters.

Geoffrey H. Dabbs

Partner

[email protected]

604.642.0117

Gregory J. Gehlen

Partner - Retired

Jacob J. Gehlen

Associate

[email protected]

604.801.6003

Lee J. Marriner

Associate

[email protected]

604.633.5534

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