Our Services
We only practice in areas in which we excel.
We focus our services
At Reedman Law, we deliver strategic advocacy and tailored legal solutions across a range of practice areas. Our experience spans courtrooms, administrative tribunals, mediations, arbitrations, appeals, and boardroom negotiations—ensuring our clients receive comprehensive representation designed for optimal outcomes.
We focus on complex financial disputes, insolvency, estate litigation, and fraud recovery, combining deep expertise, intelligence, and dedication to every case.
Commercial Bankruptcy, Insolvency, and Restructuring Law
We offer expert guidance in insolvency, restructuring, and bankruptcy proceedings, representing stakeholders with clarity and confidence in challenging financial situations.
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Insolvency and Restructuring Law Expertise
At Reedman Law, we specialize in insolvency and restructuring law, offering comprehensive services that address complex financial disputes and insolvency-related litigation. With significant experience in bankruptcy discharge hearings, receiverships, foreclosures, and restructurings, our firm delivers strategic advocacy tailored to each client's unique needs.
Our services cater to a wide range of stakeholders, including:
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Debtors
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Creditors
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Insolvency professionals (receivers, liquidators, and bankruptcy trustees)
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Directors and officers
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Employees
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Investors
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Landlords
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Suppliers and various other stakeholders
We provide counsel and representation in matters under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA), Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), and receivership proceedings.
Our expertise covers a wide range of insolvency and restructuring matters, including:
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Bankruptcy discharge applications
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Realization processes
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Examinations under the BIA and bankruptcy investigations
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CRA collection matters
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Fraudulent preference and conveyance actions
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Out-of-court restructurings (workouts)
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Receiverships
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Security enforcement
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Mortgage enforcement and foreclosure proceedings
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Negotiating and advising on forbearance agreements
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Directors' liability litigation and advisory services
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Assisting with Distressed Business Asset Purchases
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Appeals
We also advise and collaborate with clients and their solicitors in structuring strategic offers for distressed business assets during formal sales processes. Our team ensures transactions are executed efficiently while minimizing risks related to fraudulent preferences or conveyances in commercial matters.
At Reedman Law, we combine deep legal expertise, strategy, and a commitment to results to navigate insolvency and restructuring matters.
Personal Bankruptcy Law & Discharge Applications
We guide individuals through bankruptcy proceedings and discharge applications, ensuring clarity and support throughout the bankruptcy process.
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At Reedman Law, we specialize in assisting individuals with obtaining discharges from bankruptcy, a niche area requiring deep knowledge and strategic advocacy.
Our experience spans representing bankrupts, Licensed Insolvency Trustees, creditors, and other stakeholders in personal bankruptcy proceedings and hearings. With hundreds of discharge applications successfully managed, our firm combines technical expertise and practical insight to guide clients through this complex legal process.
Comprehensive Representation
We offer a wide range of services in bankruptcy discharge matters, including:
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Discharge Applications: Preparing and advancing applications for discharges from bankruptcy.
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Pre-Bankruptcy Advice: Advising individuals on navigating bankruptcy, potential difficulties in assigning into bankruptcy, and alternatives such as BIA proposals or informal proposals to avoid bankruptcy.
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Conditional Order Variations: Preparing and applying for variations to conditional discharge orders.
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Proposal Advisory: Advising on consumer and Division I proposals, including reinstating defaulted proposals or obtaining court orders to make new proposals.
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Section 178(1) Claims: Prosecuting or defending claims regarding debts that may survive bankruptcy discharge.
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Student Loan hardship applications
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Appeals: Handling appeals related to discharge orders.
Our experience spans all levels of court in British Columbia, including representing appellants at the Supreme Court of Canada in Poonian v. British Columbia (Securities Commission), 2024 SCC 28, a landmark case addressing whether financial sanctions imposed by securities regulators survive bankruptcy discharge. We were also lead appellant counsel for Piekut v. Minister of National Revenue, 2025 SCC 13 at all levels of court in British Columbia and at the Supreme Court of Canada. .
Understanding Bankruptcy Discharges
A discharge from bankruptcy is a legal process that releases an individual from most debts and liabilities, providing a fresh financial start. It enables individuals to:
- Rebuild their financial lives and credit history.
- Eliminate restrictions and obligations imposed under Section 158 of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA).
- Avoid penalties related to credit offenses under Section 199 of the BIA.
Navigating Opposition to Discharges
When a discharge is opposed by creditors, a Trustee, or the Superintendent of Bankruptcy (OSB), an automatic discharge is no longer available. This triggers a hearing before a Registrar in Bankruptcy, with potential outcomes including:
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Absolute Discharge
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Conditional Discharge
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Suspended Discharge
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Refused Discharge (with or without leave to reapply)
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Adjournments
We frequently represent individuals in challenging scenarios, including:
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Long-standing bankruptcies adjourned due to non-compliance with BIA duties.
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Significant tax debt cases.
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Opposition by provincial regulatory bodies such as the BC Securities Commission for administrative monetary penalties or disgorgement orders.
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Complex Cases and Complementary Representation
Our team is equipped to handle complex bankruptcy cases, including those involving allegations of moral turpitude related to the cause of bankruptcy. We also collaborate seamlessly with civil litigators, family lawyers, criminal defense counsel, and regulatory specialists, ensuring consistent and strategic representation across interconnected legal issues.
Representation for Creditors and Trustees
Our services are not limited to individuals seeking discharges. We also represent:
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Creditors opposing bankruptcy discharges.
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Licensed Insolvency Trustees requiring advocacy in discharge hearings.
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Appeals and Variations
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Appealing conditional discharge orders to higher courts.
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Applying for variations to discharge conditions.
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Applying to court for student loan hardship applications
Appeals of discharge orders or other bankruptcy matters have a strict 10-day appeal period. It is critical to seek legal advice promptly to preserve your rights.
If you're seeking assistance with a bankruptcy discharge or need support for an appeal, Reedman Law is here to help.
Commercial Litigation
Our team resolves commercial disputes through litigation, arbitration, and negotiation, ensuring strategic solutions tailored to your business goals.
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We excel in providing civil litigation services tailored to the needs of individuals, corporations, and professionals. Our expertise extends beyond bankruptcy, insolvency law, and debtor-creditor disputes, encompassing a wide range of civil litigation matters.
Our Litigation Process
We guide our clients through every stage of the litigation process, from initial pleadings and document production to discoveries, chambers applications, trials, and appeals. Our team is well-equipped to handle cases involving:
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Civil fraud and asset recovery
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Breach of contract disputes
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Commercial Arbitration proceedings (including enforcement of foreign arbitration awards)
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Corporate malfeasance and shareholder/director/officer disputes
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Fraudulent conveyance and fraudulent preference act proceedings
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Investment and cryptocurrency
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Shareholder oppression and shareholder disputes
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Misappropriation claims and breach of fiduciary duties
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Employment law and wrongful dismissals, including breach of restrictive covenants
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Securities litigation, including enforcement actions involving the BC Securities Commission for contraventions or collection of monetary sanctions
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Professional negligence, specifically involving mortgage brokers or financial institutions
Creative Solutions and Bold Strategies
Our team is equally comfortable in both boardrooms and courtrooms when it comes to resolving disputes. We are not afraid to find creative solutions for our clients' problems through negotiation and settlement. However, we are also prepared to take bold steps to advance or defend our clients' interests, including seeking extraordinary pre-trial relief such as:
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Mareva freezing orders and Freezing orders
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Interim receiverships
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Anton Piller Orders (search orders)
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Norwich Pharmacal orders
Cost-Effective Dispute Resolution
Recognizing the high costs associated with litigation, we adopt a pragmatic approach to dispute resolution. Our advice to clients takes into account the commercial realities of their situation and goals. To minimize our clients' legal expenses, we employ negotiation and mediation as effective tools for resolving and settling disputes.
Fraud, Tracing and Judgment Enforcement
We handle cross-border disputes, foreign judgment enforcement, and fraud recovery proceedings across jurisdictions, navigating international complexities
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Fraud, Tracing and Asset Recovery
At Reedman Law, we have experience in cross-border litigation and enforcement, offering expert assistance in enforcing or defending foreign judgments and arbitration awards in British Columbia. With a track record of navigating intricate international legal proceedings, our team has successfully handled local cases intertwined with parallel civil and regulatory enforcement actions in jurisdictions such as the USA, Hong Kong, France, the British Virgin Islands (BVI), and the Caribbean.
Foreign and Cross-Border Bankruptcy Proceedings
We are well-versed in handling foreign and cross-border bankruptcy proceedings. Our services include seeking or defending recognition proceedings under Part XIII of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA). We also assist foreign trustees in realizing property and conducting examinations of bankrupts and related parties using the BIA in Canada and other jurisdictions.
Fraud and Asset Recovery Proceedings
In high-stakes fraud and asset recovery cases, Reedman Law employs a suite of powerful legal tools to trace and secure assets across borders, including:
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Mareva Injunctions and Freezing Orders – to prevent the dissipation of assets before judgment
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Anton Piller Orders – to secure evidence and prevent destruction or concealment of key documents
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Norwich Pharmacal Orders – to compel disclosure of information from third parties
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Investigative Receiverships – to uncover and recover concealed assets
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Bankruptcy Proceedings – to enforce claims and recover value for creditors
We work diligently to trace, preserve, and recover assets, ensuring our clients’ interests are protected in complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes.
Estate and Trust Litigation
We handle complex estate, trust, and financial litigation matters with precision, advocating for our clients’ rights in high-stakes disputes involving fraud, executors, and financial misconduct.
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At Reedman Law, we understand the complexities and emotional challenges that often arise in estate and trust disputes—especially when they intersect with intricate financial matters, allegations of fraud, or contested executorship. Led by Cody G. Reedman, an accomplished litigator and TEP-designated trust and estate professional, our team provides focused, results-driven representation in even the most challenging cases.
Our Estate and Trust Litigation Services
We offer strategic legal counsel and advocacy across a wide spectrum of estate and trust litigation matters, including:
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Will validity and challenges
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Trust disputes and claims of breach of fiduciary duty against Trustees
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Executor and trustee removal actions
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Committeeship petitions and disputes
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Beneficiary rights and disputes
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Inheritance disputes and family conflicts
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Probate litigation and estate administration disputes
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Insolvent estates (including bankrupt estates), creditor claims, and proof of claim disputes
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Power of attorney fraud and disputes
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Financial fraud, elder fraud, and undue influence in estates and power of attorney matters
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Offshore trust and estate disputes
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Negligence claims against estate lawyers and notary publics
Our Approach to Estate and Trust Litigation
Estate and trust disputes blend emotions with high financial matters. At Reedman Law, we approach each case with a balance of compassion, strategy, and advocacy to deliver the best possible outcomes for our clients.
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Listen to your concerns and goals
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Thoroughly investigate and analyze the facts of your case
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Provide clear, honest advice on your legal options and the potential outcomes
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Attempt to resolve disputes through negotiation and mediation when possible
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Aggressively represent your interests in court when necessary
If you are facing an estate or trust dispute, it is essential to have an experienced and knowledgeable legal team on your side. At Reedman Law, we are committed to helping you.
Tax Litigation and CRA Collections
We advocate for individuals and businesses in disputes with the Canada Revenue Agency, providing strategic representation to resolve tax controversies effectively.
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When financial difficulties arise, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) can escalate matters quickly through aggressive collection actions. At Reedman Law, we specialize in helping individuals and businesses address CRA collection and tax insolvency issues. Our experienced team provides strategic representation to protect your assets, defend your rights, and minimize the financial and personal toll of tax disputes.
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Challenging Tax Assessments - Disputing inaccurate or unfair tax assessments to ensure you are not overburdened by errors or overreaching claims.
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Appealing to the Tax Court of Canada - Representing you in appeals before the Tax Court to challenge assessments and seek a fair resolution of tax disputes.
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Resolving Tax Audits - Guiding you through complex CRA audits, ensuring compliance while protecting your interests and reaching fair outcomes.
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Defending Against Collection Actions - Safeguarding you from aggressive CRA measures such as wage garnishments, bank account freezes, and asset seizures by bailiffs and enforcement action.
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Director Liability Defence- Representing corporate directors who face personal liability for unpaid GST, payroll remittances, or other tax obligations.
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Negotiating Settlements - Exploring practical resolutions, including payment arrangements, taxpayer relief applications, and voluntary disclosure programs to mitigate liability.
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Tax Insolvency Solutions- Advising on restructuring options and insolvency proceedings when tax debts threaten your financial stability. We can assist with formulating proposals under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act or other tailored solutions to address both tax and non-tax debt.
CRA Collections and Tax Insolvency Matters
When financial difficulties arise, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) can escalate matters quickly through aggressive collection actions. At Reedman Law, we specialize in helping individuals and businesses address CRA collection and tax insolvency issues. Our experienced team provides strategic representation to protect your assets, defend your rights, and minimize the financial and personal toll of tax disputes.
Take Control of Your Tax Matters
CRA collections and tax insolvency issues can escalate quickly, putting your financial future at risk. Early action is critical to preserving your assets and achieving a manageable resolution.
At Reedman Law, we provide informed advice and vigorous advocacy to help you regain control and move forward with confidence.
Banking Law and Business Advisory
At Reedman Law, we provide strategic legal counsel to professionals, businesses, and entrepreneurs navigating the complexities of banking and commercial law.
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At Reedman Law, our banking and business law practice is shaped by years of experience advising clients and liaising with business lawyers not only through growth and operations, but also through financial distress, shareholder disputes, and winding-down scenarios. This end-of-lifecycle perspective gives our team unique insight into the legal and financial risks that businesses face, allowing us to offer pragmatic, preventative advice long before those risks materialize.
We routinely act for directors, officers, and business owners who are personally exposed through guarantees, indemnities, or statutory obligations. Whether negotiating secured lending arrangements or advising on liability risk, we bring a strategic lens that protects both the enterprise and the individuals behind it.
Our lawyers also draw from experience serving as general counsel to businesses and high-net-worth individuals. We understand what it takes to manage legal risk in the real world, where time, relationships, and commercial judgment all matter.
Our banking and business law services include:
Secured Lending and Guarantees - Acting for borrowers in negotiating and reviewing loan agreements, personal guarantees, and security documents, with a focus on risk management.
Corporate and Commercial Advisory - Providing practical advice on governance, shareholder arrangements, director responsibilities, and risk, particularly in fast-moving or distressed business environments.
Debtor and Creditor Representation in Workouts and Refinancings - Advising on forbearance agreements, restructuring negotiations, and informal resolutions where insolvency is looming but avoidable.
Contingency Planning - Helping both creditors and debtors assess insolvency risk and prepare legal strategies in advance, before triggering formal legal or insolvency proceedings.
Enforcement and Recovery - Representing creditors in the enforcement of security, realization of assets, and related litigation.
Distressed Business and Asset Sales - Advising on purchase and sale transactions involving distressed companies, including pre-insolvency deal structuring and vesting orders.
Director Liability and Governance During Insolvency - Guiding directors and officers on their duties in the zone of insolvency, with a view to limiting personal exposure and managing stakeholder pressure.
Cross-Border Insolvency Issues - Advising on international restructurings, recognition proceedings, and coordinating with advisors and foreign counsel.
Our goal is simple: protect what you’ve built, before things unravel.
Distressed Real Estate
We advise clients through every stage of distressed real estate matters, including foreclosure, receivership, and default proceedings. We act for lenders, developers, investors, and property owners facing financial or operational challenges with commercial and residential real estate.
Our lawyers have deep experience navigating complex development projects, mortgage enforcement, and restructuring scenarios involving real property. Whether the issue involves a court-appointed receiver, a stalled development, or a loan in default, we provide strategic, practical solutions to protect your interests and maximize value.
We understand the unique pressures that accompany distressed real estate and work closely with our clients to deliver efficient, results-oriented outcomes.