Virginie Gauthier

Virginie Gauthier, a distinguished partner at Gowling WLG in Toronto, specializes in insolvency and restructuring. Her expertise extends into banking, corporate, and commercial law. With over two decades of professional experience, Virginie has adeptly represented a diverse array of stakeholders, including debtors, court officers, potential purchasers, financial institutions, and bondholder committees, in various insolvency and restructuring scenarios, both domestically and internationally.

Licensed to practice by both the Law Society of Ontario and the Québec Bar, Virginie contributes to the legal community in several significant ways. She is an active 2024 TMA Global DE&I Committee Member and a respected member of the Insolvency Institute of Canada. Beyond her practice, Virginie shares her knowledge as a lecturer on advanced bankruptcy and insolvency law at Osgoode Law School's LLM program and serves as an examiner for the Office of Superintendent in Bankruptcy's Oral Board Exams. Her contributions to the field have earned her recognition in prestigious industry guides like Chambers Canada, The Best Lawyers™ in Canada, the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory, and IFLR1000.

Virginie's areas of practice include Banking & Finance, Corporate Commercial, and Corporate Restructuring, Insolvency & Advisory, reflecting her broad legal acumen. Her career achievements are marked by consistent accolades, such as listings in Who's Who Legal: Restructuring & Insolvency, Chambers Canada, and the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, among others, showcasing her reputation as a leading lawyer in her field.

Virginie embarked on her legal career following her graduation from McGill University with a BCL/LLB in 1995. She was called to the Québec Bar in 1996 and the Ontario Bar in 1998, marking the beginning of a prolific career dedicated to navigating the complexities of insolvency and restructuring law.

As a member of esteemed associations such as the Canadian Bar Association, the Law Society of Ontario, Barreau du Québec, Turnaround Management Association, Insolvency Institute of Canada, and IWIRC, Virginie Gauthier stands as a beacon of excellence and commitment within the legal profession, particularly for clients facing challenging financial and legal situations.