In a recent decision[1], the British Columbia Supreme Court (the “Court”) determined that purported secured loans made by a shareholder were properly characterized as equity contributions to the subject company and therefore subordinate to the claims of the company’s creditors.
Canada, British Columbia, Banking, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Gowling WLG, Secured creditor, British Columbia Supreme Court
The recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in Crate Marine Sales 1serves as a reminder regarding the trigger for the obligation of a court appointed receiver to pay occupation rent.
Canada, Ontario, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, Real Estate, Gowling WLG, Court of Appeal for Ontario
36039 Dhillon v. Jaffer (Law of professions – Barristers and solicitors – Breach of fiduciary duty – Damages)
Canada, Crime, Insolvency & Restructuring, Insurance, Litigation, Personal Injury, Public, Real Estate, Tax, Gowling WLG, Fiduciary, Power of attorney
36114 Miazga v. The Queen (Criminal law – Manslaughter)
Canada, Crime, Insolvency & Restructuring, Legal Practice, Litigation, Private Client & Offshore Services, Tax, Gowling WLG
35888 R.V. v. R.P. (Family law – custody)