Bertrand Giroux is a seasoned legal professional with over three decades of experience, specializing in insolvency and commercial litigation. Renowned for his strategic approach and exceptional legal skills, Bertrand has successfully handled complex cases such as the restructuring of Groupe Hexagone and the liquidation of the Norbourg and Évolution investment funds. His expertise also extends to privacy, defamation, unfair competition and crisis management.
Bertrand obtained his LLB from the Université de Sherbrooke in 1985, laying the foundation for his illustrious legal career. Through his education and extensive experience, he continues to excel in his practice, providing expert advice to companies, directors, trustees, lenders and various other stakeholders in the areas of commercial litigation and insolvency law.
Bertrand Giroux’s accolades include being recognized as a litigation star by Benchmark Litigation Canada for several years. He has also been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada for his skills in corporate and commercial litigation, insolvency and financial restructuring, reflecting his first‑rate legal skills and dedication to his clients.
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Lead Counsel of Citox Lab, a French company, for the acquisition of the assets of Lab Research, a company under receivership;
Lead Counsel of the Icelandic banks Glitnir and Landsbanki concerning Canadian proceedings under Part XIII of the BIA (cross‑border insolvencies);
Lead counsel to a group of aircraft owners in the bankruptcy of Inter‑Canadian;
Lead counsel to the board of directors of Groupe Les Ailes de la Mode Inc. with respect to its restructuring under the Companies Creditors Arrangement Act (“CCAA”);
- Lead counsel to a group of investors with respect to a private placement with Groupe Les Ailes de la Mode Inc. during its CCAA process;
- LL.B. - Université de Sherbrooke (1985)
- Quebec (1986)