Ashley Taylor

Ashley Taylor operates within the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group as a partner at Stikeman Elliott, bringing a specialized focus to insolvency law. Ashley's expertise extends to representing a wide array of stakeholders within this domain, including debtors, court-appointed officials, secured creditors, and entities interested in acquisitions. His proficiency has been particularly notable in handling complex legal proceedings under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), managing court-appointed receiverships, and overseeing bankruptcy cases. Ashley's courtroom presence is well-established, with numerous appearances in both the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and the Ontario Court of Appeal, particularly on the Commercial List.

In his professional journey, Ashley has also made significant contributions to legal education, delivering lectures on restructuring and insolvency law at the University of Western Ontario and Osgoode Law School, along with various conferences. His commitment to the field is further evidenced by his membership in esteemed organizations such as the Insolvency Institute of Canada and the Turnaround Management Association.

Before his current tenure at Stikeman Elliott, where he also serves on the Associates’ Committee, Ashley's legal foundation was laid during a clerkship at the Supreme Court of British Columbia, signaling the beginning of a distinguished legal career.

Ashley's academic credentials include an LL.B. from the University of British Columbia and a B.A. in Economics from York University. He was admitted to the Bar in British Columbia in 1996 and in Ontario in 1997.

His recent involvement includes guiding Instant Brands Inc. through its court-supervised sale and plan of reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, advising MAV Beauty Brands Inc. on the sale of its assets to Nexus Capital Management LP, and representing Ernst & Young Inc. in its role as court-appointed Monitor of Laurentian University.

Ashley's excellence in restructuring and insolvency has been recognized by Chambers Canada, Chambers Global, and Benchmark Litigation Canada, among others. His contributions to the field and Stikeman Elliott's leadership in legal excellence are further underscored by the firm's recognitions in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory and Chambers Global guide.

Ashley has shared his insights and experiences through various speaking engagements, including a case study on Laurentian University's restructuring process and discussions on innovative legal orders and procedures in insolvency cases.