Kyla Mahar

Kyla Mahar, a distinguished Partner at Miller Thomson LLP, specializes in navigating corporate restructuring, insolvency, recapitalizations, refinancing, distressed acquisitions, and safeguarding creditors' rights. Her expertise has earned her recognition in The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory for her contributions to Insolvency & Financial Restructuring. Kyla represents a diverse clientele including debtors, monitors, receivers, trustees, debtor-in-possession (DIP) lenders, bondholders, financial institutions, and various other creditors. Her experience covers a broad spectrum of sectors such as banking and financial services, technology, energy, steel, mining, maritime, automotive, media, and publishing.

Known for her innovative approach, Kyla excels in guiding companies through reorganizations under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act and the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act. She is adept at orchestrating creditor-driven restructuring proceedings and has significant experience in aiding companies to restructure and recapitalize under the Canada Business Corporations Act.

Her involvement extends beyond her practice; Kyla is an active member of the board for the ACG Toronto Chapter and the IWIRC Ontario Network, showcasing her leadership and commitment to the industry.

Kyla was admitted to the Ontario bar in 2001 after completing her LL.B. at the University of Windsor Law School in 1999 and obtaining a B.Sc. (Hons.) from McMaster University in 1995. Her educational background and extensive experience make her a pivotal figure in the field of corporate restructuring and insolvency.