Pamela Huff

As someone who has navigated the tumultuous waters of business restructuring and insolvency, working with Pamela from Blakes has been nothing short of a lifeline. Leading the firm's Restructuring & Insolvency group, her expertise spans both litigation and commercial aspects, which has been crucial for our operations in sectors as varied as mining and waste management. Pamela's approach to complex insolvency cases, including cross-border challenges, is both innovative and deeply informed.

Her experience in acting for a diverse range of clients, from debtors and financial institutions to DIP lenders and purchasers in insolvency proceedings, ensured that our interests were robustly represented and safeguarded. Moreover, her specific insights into aircraft financings and airline insolvencies have been invaluable, given the unique challenges these areas present.

Pamela's ability to navigate the courtroom with ease, having appeared at all judicial levels up to the Supreme Court of Canada, provided us with confidence during critical moments. Her induction as a Fellow of the Insolvency Institute of Canada in 2023 is a testament to her standing and expertise in the field.

Her involvement in high-profile cases, such as the restructuring of JTI-Macdonald Corp. and the liquidation of Sears Canada, showcases her capacity to handle significant, market-shaping insolvencies. This experience, combined with her approachable manner and dedication to understanding our business's nuances, made her an indispensable advisor.

Pamela's leadership within the legal community, particularly her past presidency of the Insolvency Institute of Canada and her proactive role in policy reform, reflects her commitment to advancing the practice of insolvency law in Canada. Her guidance has not only helped navigate our immediate challenges but has also prepared us for future resilience.

In Pamela, we found not just an attorney but a strategic partner who has been instrumental in steering our company through its most challenging period. Her recognition across numerous legal publications as a leading expert in restructuring and insolvency law is well deserved and echoes our own experience of her exceptional skill, dedication, and innovative legal strategies.