David Ward

David Ward serves as a distinguished partner at Miller Thomson LLP, where his expertise spans the Restructuring & Insolvency and Commercial Litigation sectors. With a keen focus on litigation within the realm of insolvency, David specializes in defending creditors' rights during reorganizations and liquidations, leveraging Canada’s principal insolvency and corporate frameworks. His deep-rooted experience in commercial litigation underpins his adept counsel to a diverse array of lenders and creditors on the nuances of commercial reorganizations across Canada. A key facet of David's work involves engaging with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice’s Commercial List.

David's proficiency extends beyond insolvency issues, embracing intricate commercial disputes requiring expedited judicial actions, including the acquisition of urgent relief and meticulous case management. His insights were so valued that he was invited to share his expertise on insolvency legislation reform before the Senate Banking Trade and Commerce Committee in Ottawa.

David has played a pivotal role in numerous national and international insolvency cases, offering his guidance to secured creditors, debtors, and court-designated insolvency officials. His practice in creditors' remedies spans various fields, such as real estate fraud, legal and appraisal negligence, shareholder conflicts, investor fraud, and the procurement of injunctions.

In addition to his practice, David enriches the academic world as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Toronto, where he enlightens students on International Insolvency Law as part of the Global Professional Master of Laws Program. His contributions to legal scholarship and discourse include a myriad of publications and presentations on vital issues like creditors' rights and bankruptcy legislation reform.

David's thought leadership includes co-authoring “Focus on Canada” for Digitorney’s Crisis Navigator in April 2020, showcasing his ongoing engagement with current legal challenges.

David's professional affiliations are extensive, including memberships in notable associations such as the American Bar Association, Canadian Bar Association, and the International Insolvency Institute, among others, illustrating his esteemed position in the legal community.

Admitted to the Ontario Bar in 1992, David’s academic credentials are impressive, with degrees from Osgoode Hall Law School and the University of Toronto, supplemented by an undergraduate degree from Western University. David Ward's combination of practical expertise, academic contribution, and thought leadership marks him as a preeminent figure in the fields of restructuring, insolvency, and commercial litigation.