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.
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.
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
Most of the disputes act on result from lending or insolvency matters: money owed and not paid, security contested, assets moved, fraud allegations, and companies in trouble.
When disputes arise, we provide timely advice and representation from pleadings through discovery, chambers, trial, and appeal.
Our disputes work includes:
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Banking and Lending Disputes — Disputes between lenders and borrowers over what was lent, what's owed, and how it can be collected: claims and defences on loans and guarantees, challenges to interest, fees, and penalty charges, including under the Interest Act, wrongful or premature enforcement, and improvident realization of security.
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Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Misappropriation — Claims against directors, officers, partners, and others who held money or power on trust.
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Debt Claims and Defences — Prosecuting and defending claims on debts, guarantees, and loan agreements, including the accounting and interest disputes that come with them.
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Civil Fraud and Asset Recovery — Fraud claims pursued and defended, with the tracing, freezing, and disclosure tools described under our fraud and asset recovery practice.
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Enforcement of Judgments — registration and recognition of foreign judgments and arbitral awards in British Columbia
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Fraudulent Conveyances and Preferences — Attacking and defending transactions under the Fraudulent Conveyance Act, Fraudulent Preference Act, and the BIA.
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Shareholder Disputes in Distressed Companies — Oppression claims, deadlock, and disputes over corporate control where the company's survival is at risk, including winding-up and liquidation as a resolution.
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Securities and Regulatory Enforcement — Acting for respondents in enforcement proceedings before securities regulators, including the BC Securities Commission, and in everything that follows: appeals from sanctions decisions, defending regulators' collection efforts, and whether administrative penalties and disgorgement orders survive bankruptcy
Fraud, Tracing and Judgment Enforcement
We handle cross-border disputes, foreign judgment enforcement, and fraud recovery proceedings across jurisdictions, navigating international complexities
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 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.
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.
Our estate and trust litigation lawyers will:
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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.
CRA and Provincial Tax Debts
We advocate for individuals and businesses in disputes with the Canada Revenue Agency, providing strategic representation to resolve tax controversies effectively.
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.
Security Reviews, Opinions & Secured Lending
We review security at the point where it matters, from the perspective of lawyers who spend their time defending or attacking these in court. Because we don't act as counsel to institutional lenders, we can provide independent opinions for lenders, borrowers, trustees and receivers.
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Independent Security Opinions — Opinions for receivers, Licensed Insolvency Trustees, and proposal trustees on the validity and enforceability on secured creditors claims
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Pre-Enforcement Reviews for Lenders — Identifying defects in loan and security packages before enforcement, when they can still be fixed rather than after they've become defences.
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Borrower and Guarantor Reviews — Acting for borrowers and guarantors reviewing loan agreements, guarantees, and security documents: what you're agreeing to, what the lender can do on default, and where your personal exposure sits on default.
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Contested Security — Litigation where security is attacked or defended, including fraudulent preference and conveyance claims, subordination disputes, and priority disputes in receiverships and bankruptcies.
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Forbearance Agreements — Negotiating and reviewing forbearance agreements on both sides of the table. For lenders, forbearance is the chance to shore up security and paper acknowledgments while the borrower still needs time. For borrowers and guarantors, it's when defences are waived and fresh security is taken.
Foreclosure Law & Distressed Real Estate
Foreclosure in British Columbia is driven through the courts, and the outcome is usually shaped at an early stage. We act at every stage, on both sides of the file.
For lenders, we provide full enforcement services for your defaulted mortgage: foreclosure petitions, obtaining the order nisi, conduct of sale, deficiency judgments, and claims against guarantors. Where the security is a stalled development or an operating property, we act in court-appointed receiverships to preserve and realize value.
For borrowers, owners, and guarantors, we defend by evaluating the file to determine whether reinstatement is possible, contesting the order nisi if warranted, extending the redemption period to allow refinancing or sale, and reviewing the lender's accounting, fees, and interest charges. We negotiate forbearance that extends time to sell or refinance, and where a lender pushes a sale at an undervalue, we oppose it as improvident.
We act in both residential and commercial foreclosure matters.
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Foreclosure Proceedings — Acting for lenders and other charge holders through the full foreclosure process: orders nisi, redemption periods, orders for conduct of sale, orders absolute, and pursuing deficiency claims.
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Foreclosure Defence — Contesting arrears calculations, penalty interest, and fees, including defences under the Interest Act, and securing the time and terms borrowers need to refinance or sell on their own schedule.
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Guarantors — Defending personal guarantee claims that follow a shortfall, and advising guarantors on exposure before enforcement begins.
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Receiverships Over Real Property — Court-appointed receiverships involving development projects, rental portfolios, and operating properties, including priority disputes with builders lien claimants.
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Distressed Purchases — Acting for buyers acquiring property out of foreclosure or receivership, including court-approved sales and vesting orders.