Our Bankruptcy and Insolvency Services:

Kitchen, Kitchen, Simeson and McFarlane has knowledgeable and qualified counsel to assist debtors, creditors and Trustees in all aspects of the bankruptcy process. We have the experience and expertise to provide competent, efficient and reliable advice from opposing a contingent claim to giving opinions on security. Our services include:

For Bankrupts:

Advising you on your rights and obligations; Attending meetings of creditors; Opposing contingent claims and attending as counsel on valuations of these claims; Negotiating settlements with creditors and trustees; As counsel at a discharge hearing; Ensure executions and garnishments are vacated

For Creditors:

Petitioning debtors into bankruptcy; Attending meetings of creditors; Advising you of your rights and obligations; Proving and valuing contingent claims; Proving and establishing secured claims; Maintaining priority status; Obtaining s. 38 orders and proceeding with outstanding claims; Opposing discharges and attending on discharge hearings; Examining debtors on their affairs

For Trustees:

Detailed and reliable opinions on security; Opinions on contingent claims; Attending passing of accounts; Preparing and registering documents on title; Defending actions against the estate; Pursuing actions on behalf of the Trustee; Advising the Trustee personally on liability issues.

Because we do not restrict ourselves to acting for one type of party, for example, acting only for trustees, we approach bankruptcy matters with a broader perspective. Our approach is to seek the best result for our clients in the most practical and reasonable manner possible.

If you are involved in a bankruptcy proceeding and need advice and help on any of the issues, the lawyers in our Insolvency Group can help. Contact Alastair H. Simeson at (905) 579-5302. We will be pleased to speak with you.