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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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
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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