The Annual Review of Insolvency Law (ARIL) is a premier conference dedicated to the latest developments and trends in insolvency law. Organized by the Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals (CAIRP), this event brings together leading experts, practitioners, and academics to discuss and analyze critical issues affecting the insolvency landscape.
The 2026 ARIL Conference, held on February 6, 2026, at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto, Ontario, featured a comprehensive agenda covering a range of pertinent topics. Key sessions included discussions on good faith in insolvency proceedings, challenges posed by bad faith stakeholders in consumer insolvencies, strategies for funding investigations into Ponzi schemes, and the evolving role of receiverships as alternatives to foreclosure.
Attendees had the opportunity to engage in networking sessions, participate in panel discussions led by esteemed judges and industry leaders, and access a variety of conference materials. The event also offered Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits for legal professionals, with specific accreditation details varying by province.
The ARIL Conference is essential for insolvency professionals, legal practitioners, and academics seeking to stay abreast of the latest developments in insolvency law. It provides a platform for knowledge exchange, professional development, and networking within the insolvency and restructuring community.
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Speakers(21)
Arad Mojtahedi
Associate at DLA Piper Canada LLP
Arad Mojtahedi is an associate at DLA Piper Canada LLP, specializing in corporate law.
Asim Iqbal
Partner at Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
Asim Iqbal is a partner at Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP, focusing on corporate law.
Christian Lachance
Partner at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
Christian Lachance is a partner at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP, with expertise in corporate law.
David Bish
Partner at Torys LLP
David Bish is a partner at Torys LLP, focusing on corporate restructuring and insolvency law.
David Malin
Partner at KPMG Inc.
David Malin is a partner at KPMG Inc., focusing on insolvency and restructuring services.
Dr. Janis Sarra
Dr. Janis Sarra is a distinguished academic and legal expert specializing in insolvency law.
Jill Strueby
Senior Manager at MNP Ltd.
Jill Strueby is a senior manager at MNP Ltd., specializing in insolvency services.
Joe Thorne
Partner at Stewart McKelvey
Joe Thorne is a partner at Stewart McKelvey, focusing on litigation.
Joseph Reynaud
Partner at Stikeman Elliott LLP
Joseph Reynaud is a partner at Stikeman Elliott LLP, specializing in corporate law.
Justice Céline Legendre
Justice at Superior Court of Québec
Justice Céline Legendre serves on the Superior Court of Québec.
Justice Graeme Mew
Justice at Ontario Superior Court of Justice
Justice Graeme Mew serves on the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
Justice Jane Dietrich
Justice at Ontario Superior Court of Justice
Justice Jane Dietrich serves on the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
Kayla Strong
Associate at Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson LLP
Kayla Strong is an associate at Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson LLP, focusing on litigation.
Linc Rogers
Partner at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Linc Rogers is a partner at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, specializing in insolvency and restructuring law.
Michelle Pickett
Partner at PwC Canada
Michelle Pickett is a partner at PwC Canada, focusing on financial advisory services.
Noah Zucker
Associate at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP
Noah Zucker is an associate at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP, specializing in corporate law.
Phil Clarke
Partner at Doane Grant Thornton Limited
Phil Clarke is a partner at Doane Grant Thornton Limited, focusing on insolvency services.
Puya Fesharaki
Partner at Thornton Grout Finnigan
Puya Fesharaki is a partner at Thornton Grout Finnigan, specializing in litigation.
Robyn Gurofsky
Partner at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
Robyn Gurofsky is a partner at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, specializing in insolvency and restructuring.
Simone Carvalho
Director at EY-Parthenon
Simone Carvalho is a director at EY-Parthenon, focusing on strategy consulting.
Vicki Chan
Managing Director at Alvarez & Marsal Canada ULC
Vicki Chan is a managing director at Alvarez & Marsal Canada ULC, specializing in restructuring.
Event Details
- Date
- February 6, 2026
- Location
- 🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada
- Westin Harbour Castle
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Insolvency professionals, legal practitioners, academics
- CLE Credits
- 5 hours and 35 minutes of CPD for CAIRP members; specific CPD accreditation details vary by province.