People

Services

Industries

Firm

About

Knowledge

Careers

News

Events

Contact

Connect

Privacy Policy

Disclaimer

Terms of Use

Accessibility

Legal

Calgary

Toronto

Edmonton

Ottawa

Vancouver

New York

Montréal

Sean Zweig

Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Partner

Andrew Froh

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Associate

James Atkinson

Articling Student at Bennett Jones 

Articling Student          

A recent decision of the US Bankruptcy Court in Re: Iovate Health Sciences International Inc. provides important insights for Canadian companies involved in cross-border restructurings. The case addresses how debtor companies can rebut the presumption that their &ldquo;center of main interests&rdquo; (COMI) is located at their registered office when seeking Chapter 15 recognition in the United States. Chief Judge Glenn reaffirmed that COMI is determined by a non-exhaustive set of factors, including management, assets, creditors and creditor expectations, and may also be influenced by pre-filing restructuring activities.

Trend Watch Determining COMI in US Chapter 15 Proceedings

Trend Watch: Determining COMI in US Chapter 15 Proceedings

Greg M. Johnson

Energy Industry Corporate Tax, Reorganization, M&A and Private Equity Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Wesley R. Novotny

Corporate Tax Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Brendan Sigalet

Tax Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Part II focuses on the practical application of the Clean Technology, Clean Hydrogen, Clean Technology Manufacturing and Clean Electricity ITCs—many of which were enacted in 2024 through Bill C-59 and Bill C-69. The authors also examine the soon-to-be-legislated EV supply chain ITC

Climate Change Initiatives

Climate Change Initiatives: Selected Recent Changes and the Application of Existing Tax Principles to Clean Energy—Part 2

Homa Aminnejad

Articling Student at Bennett Jones Calgary

Articling Student

<p>The Government of Canada advanced its clean energy agenda in the 2024 Fall Economic Statement (FES 2024) by expanding and providing further guidance on several key clean economy investment tax credits (ITCs) designed to accelerate the country's transition to a low-carbon economy. FES 2024 provides further guidance for the Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit (CE ITC) and the Electric Vehicle (EV) Supply Chain Investment Tax Credit (EV ITC) and announces a further “eligible pathway” that is proposed to be added for the Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit (Clean Hydrogen ITC).</p>

Unlocking Green Growth Further Clean Economy ITC Expansions announced in Canadas 2024 Fall

Unlocking Green Growth: Further Clean Economy ITC Expansions Announced in Canada's 2024 Fall Economic Statement

Geoffrey P. Stenger

Project Development, Energy, Infrastructure and Construction Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Partner 

<p>Geoff Stenger, Greg Johnson and Brendan Sigalet write the legal feature column in ReNew Canada on how companies can make the most of federal investment tax credits (ITCs) for clean energy projects in Canada.</p>

Harnessing the Power of Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits

Michelle F. Yung

Real Estate Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver

Vanessa Kiraly

Commercial Real Estate Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

A recent Ontario Superior Court decision underscores the importance of precise lease drafting. In Malleum Real Estate v. Donut Monster, the court held that tenant obligations began on the fixed commencement date&mdash;regardless of unfinished landlord improvements or pandemic disruptions. The ruling highlights that assumptions cannot override clear lease terms and offers practical lessons for both landlords and tenants.

When Assumptions Break Leases The Need for Clear Terms

When Assumptions Break Leases: The Need for Clear Terms

Vasilis F. L. Pappas, FCIArb

International Arbitration Lawyer at Bennett Jones Vancouver and Calgary

Melanie Teetaert

On October 7, 2025, British Columbia introduced Bill 20, the Construction Prompt Payment Act. If enacted, it will overhaul payment timelines and create a fast-track adjudication process for construction disputes. The legislation is expected to significantly impact owners, contractors and subcontractors across the province.

BC Introduces Prompt Payment Legislation

B.C. Introduces Prompt Payment Legislation

Benjamin K. Reingold

Intellectual Property Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Jesse Mighton

Insolvency and Restructuring Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Nyrie Israelian

Intellectual Property at Bennett Jones Toronto

The Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy has issued new guidance on the use of AI tools by Licensed Insolvency Trustees. The guidance underscores the need for oversight, accuracy, transparency, and adherence to professional obligations as AI becomes more integrated into insolvency practice.

OSB Issues New Guidance

OSB Issues New Guidance: What Licensed Insolvency Trustees Must Know about AI Tools 

Simon Grant

Banking & Finance Lawyer, Fintech Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Jessica B. Horwitz

International Trade Lawyer, Customs Lawyer, Regulatory Lawyer, Anti-Corruption and Economic Sanctions Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Andrew Bozzato

Corporate, M&A, Securities Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

FINTRAC imposed a record $176.9 million penalty on cryptocurrency exchange Cryptomus for thousands of AML/KYC violations. The case underscores regulators&rsquo; increasing focus on compliance, with additional sanctions from the BCSC for operating without registration. Exchanges serving Canadian clients must ensure strict adherence to AML, KYC and securities laws to avoid similar consequences.

176 9 million fine against cryptocurrency exchange from FINTRAC demonstrates costs of non compliance

C$176.9 Million Fine Against Cryptocurrency Exchange From FINTRAC Demonstrates Costs of Non-Compliance

David J. Wahl, FCIArb

Construction Arbitration & Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Christopher Petrucci

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Alex Payne

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

The Ontario Superior Court in Feldt Electric Ltd v Gorbern Mechanical Contractors held that non-compliance with an adjudicator&rsquo;s determination does not automatically invalidate a lien. The decision underscores the importance of jurisdiction and procedural fairness in construction disputes under Ontario&rsquo;s prompt payment and adjudication regime.

Liening on Fairness

Title Alphabetical

Title

BennettJones

Nijhawan Anu

Moch Darcy

Kroft Ed

Johnson Greg

Haymour Jehad

Meyer Kelsey

Haughey Marshall

Sahni Raj

Zweig Sean

Bauer Thomas

Winters John (Jay)

Virji Sophie

Twelve Bennett Jones Lawyers Ranked in Lexperts Special Edition Restructuring and Insolvency

Twelve Bennett Jones Lawyers Ranked in Lexpert's Special Edition :
Restructuring and Insolvency

Authors


Bennett Jones Announcement Twelve Bennett Jones Lawyers Ranked in Lexpert's Special Edition : Restructuring and Insolvency October 1, 2025 Authors Anu NijhawanPartner Darcy D. Moch KCPartner Edwin G. Kroft KCPartner Greg M. JohnsonPartner Jehad HaymourPartner Kelsey J. MeyerPartner Marshall R. HaugheyPartner Raj S. SahniPartner Sean ZweigPartner Thomas A. BauerPartner John (Jay) A. WintersPartner Sophie VirjiPartner Twelve Bennett Jones lawyers are recognized in the 2025 Lexpert Special Edition: Canada’s Leading Restructuring and Insolvency Lawyers, with representation across our Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto offices. Bennett Jones has one of the largest, most experienced restructuring and insolvency practices in Canada. The recognition of our lawyers in this year’s Lexpert Special Edition reflects the strength and depth of our national team and the trust clients place in us to lead them through their most complex and high-stakes matters. With deep cross-border expertise and a fully integrated, business-focused approach, our ranked lawyers deliver strategic solutions that protect and advance our clients’ interests. Our ranked lawyers are: Anu Nijhawan Darcy Moch KC Edwin Kroft KC Gregory Johnson Jehad Haymour Kelsey Meyer Marshall Haughey Rajvinder Sahni Sean Zweig Thomas Bauer John Winters Sophie Virji We congratulate our lawyers on this well-earned recognition. Share by Email Social Media Download Download Subscribe Republishing Requests For permission to republish this or any other publication, contact Amrita Kochhar at kochhara@bennettjones.com. For informational purposes only This publication provides an overview of legal trends and updates for informational purposes only. For personalized legal advice, please contact the authors. Authors Anu Nijhawan, Partner • Co-Head of Tax Department Calgary • 403.298.3389 • nijhawana@bennettjones.com Darcy D. Moch KC, Partner Calgary, Vancouver, Edmonton • 403.298.3390 • mochd@bennettjones.com Edwin G. Kroft KC, Partner • Chair, Tax Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Vancouver, Toronto • 604.891.5335 • krofte@bennettjones.com Greg M. Johnson, Partner Calgary • 403.298.4470 • johnson@bennettjones.com Jehad Haymour, Partner • Vice Chair, Tax Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Calgary • 403.298.7978 • haymourj@bennettjones.com Kelsey J. Meyer, Partner • Co-Head of Restructuring & Insolvency Practice Calgary • 403.298.3323 • meyerk@bennettjones.com Marshall R. Haughey, Partner Calgary, Edmonton • 403.298.3461 • haugheym@bennettjones.com Raj S. Sahni, Partner Toronto • 416.777.4804 • sahnir@bennettjones.com Sean Zweig, Partner • Co-Head of Restructuring & Insolvency Practice Toronto • 416.777.6254 • zweigs@bennettjones.com Thomas A. Bauer, Partner • Co-Head of Tax Department Toronto • 416.777.6540 • bauert@bennettjones.com John (Jay) A. Winters, Partner Calgary, Edmonton • 403.298.8166 • wintersj@bennettjones.com Sophie Virji, Partner Calgary • 403.298.7970 • virjis@bennettjones.com

Twelve Bennett Jones Lawyers Ranked in Lexpert's Special Edition : Restructuring and Insolvency

Authors

Twelve Bennett Jones Lawyers Ranked in Lexpert's Special Edition :
Restructuring and Insolvency