Atty. Leanne M. Williams

Atty. Leanne M. Williams

Leanne is a member of Thornton Grout Finnigan’s restructuring and insolvency practice group and is a recognized leader in insolvency law. Leanne’s practice includes a variety of mandates, including workouts, refinancing, receiverships, bankruptcies and the enforcement of creditors’ rights.

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About Leanne M. Williams at a glance

Leanne M. Williams is a business and bankruptcy attorney, practicing at Thornton Grout Finnigan LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Ontario (1999). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law (2026).

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  • Leanne is a member of Thornton Grout Finnigan’s restructuring and insolvency practice group and is a recognized leader in insolvency law
  • Leanne’s practice includes a variety of mandates, including workouts, refinancing, receiverships, bankruptcies and the enforcement of creditors’ rights
  • Leanne regularly represents banks and financial institutions across a broad spectrum of industries, and she also represents court officers in BIA and CCAA proceedings
  • As an experienced insolvency lawyer, Leanne is known for her collaborative and innovative approaches to resolving complex legal challenges
  • Her clients commend her strategic thinking and business expertise as keys to her success in the industry, often in ground-breaking mandates that set new precedents
  • Leanne is a passionate leader of and advocate for the practice of restructuring and insolvency law
  • She has been repeatedly recognized by Chambers Canada and Chambers Global as a legal leader for Restructuring and Insolvency, has been named a “Thought Leader” by Who's Who Legal and as a leading practitioner by The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory and Expert Guides for restructuring and insolvency
  • Leanne is also a co-author of Lexology and International Financial Law Review (IFLR), and currently serves as Past President of the Toronto Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association

Practice Areas Explained

Leanne M. Williams's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Leanne M. Williams handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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What practice areas does Leanne M. Williams handle?
Leanne M. Williams focuses on business, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How long has Leanne M. Williams practiced law?
Leanne M. Williams has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
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What awards or recognition has Leanne M. Williams received?
Leanne M. Williams's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Ontario
Admitted: 1999

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