Mario Forte — Partner
Mario is a partner at Reconstruct LLP and a senior statesman in the Canadian restructuring and insolvency bar. His career is defined by his involvement over the past 35 years in the seminal mandates that have shaped the restructuring legal landscape in Canada, providing him with a breadth of vision and a deep familiarity with the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act and Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act that allows for creative, sensible advice.
In a sector often characterized by volatility, Mario is recognized for his knowledgeable, stabilizing presence. He is a highly respected figure among both the bar and the judiciary, and is described by peers as a consummate professional.
Having navigated the most complex multi-jurisdictional proceedings in the country, Mario brings a level of institutional knowledge that is rare to encounter in a boutique setting, and that clients rely on to resolve high-stakes disputes and implement novel legal structures. Where others see only a stalemate, Mario is known for his broad-minded creativity and a capacity to design solutions, no matter how complex the problem.
Mario has been consistently ranked nationally and globally as a top-tier leader in his field by Chambers and Partners, Lexpert, and Best Lawyers.
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Senior Statesman in the Canadian Restructuring and Insolvency Bar
Awards and Recognition
Leading lawyer in Lexpert: Insolvency and Restructuring since 2008
Since 2020, ranked as a leading lawyer Chambers and Partners Canada, in the area of Restructuring/Insolvency
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada since 2006 in the area of Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law
Education
Queens University
Recognition
