Gowling WLG strengthens restructuring and insolvency team with arrival of Virginie Gauthier

04 August 2020

Gowling WLG is delighted to welcome Virginie Gauthier as a partner in its Restructuring, Bankruptcy and Insolvency Group. She will be based in the firm’s Toronto office.

Recognized by Chambers, Lexpert and Best Lawyers in Canada as one of the top practitioners in her field, Virginie joins the firm with more than two decades of experience in bankruptcy, insolvency and reorganization.

Over the course of her accomplished career, she has successfully represented debtors, court officers, purchasers, financial institutions and bondholder committees in a range of complex domestic and cross-border restructuring proceedings.

“As Canada’s financial sector continues to adapt to the challenges of the post-COVID economy, Virginie promises to be a critical resource for our clients at a time when bold solutions are in high-demand,” said Mark Ledwell, managing partner of Gowling WLG’s Toronto office. “Creative, pragmatic, and highly experienced, she will be an outstanding complement to the already formidable bench strength of our financial services team.”

Dual qualified in Ontario and Quebec, Virginie serves clients in both official languages.

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