Rebecca Kennedy, Bankruptcy Attorney in the United States
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Rebecca Kennedy is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy.
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- Toronto, ONTARIO
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Bankruptcy
- Handles Bankruptcy matters from Toronto, ONTARIO.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law (2026).
About Rebecca Kennedy: Rebecca Kennedy is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Rebecca Kennedy
Rebecca concentrates on bankruptcy. Each area below outlines the kind of case Rebecca handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Bankruptcy cases nationwide
Rebecca takes bankruptcy matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Rebecca agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Rebecca Kennedy — Attorney of the U.S. bankruptcy experience
Rebecca Kennedy is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy.
Rebecca practises in the area of bankruptcy and insolvency. She has experience in receiverships, security enforcement, debt collection, creditors' rights, debtor protection and forbearance agreements and has represented lenders, debtors, receivers, trustees, inspectors, court-appointed monitors and DIP financiers in regional, national and cross-border insolvencies. Rebecca is the recipient of a TMA Toronto “Women of Excellence” award for Emerging Talent (2018) and a Lexpert Rising Star award (2017). She was recognized as an Up and Coming Lawyer in Chambers Canada 2019 and a 'Rising Star' in insolvency & restructuring by Expert Guides (2015-2018).
Representative Work
- Lead counsel to Ernst & Young Inc. in connection with its role as court-appointed monitor of the Fresh Foods Group pursuant to the CCAA. The U.S. affiliates of the Canadian Debtors are concurrently restructuring under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
- Counsel to FTI Consulting Canada Inc. in connection with its role as court-appointed monitor of the Just Energy Group pursuant to the CCAA, which debtors are undertaking a cross-border restructuring under the CCAA and Chapter 15 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code
- Lead counsel to AgMedica Bioscience Inc. in connection with its successful restructuring under the CCAA.
- Counsel to Green Relief Inc. in connection with its restructuring and sale under the CCAA
- Counsel to JTI-Macdonald Corp., one of the largest tobacco companies in Canada, in its proceedings under the CCAA with a goal to achieve a global resolution of the myriad of litigation claims against it exceeding $500 billion. The two other largest tobacco companies have also filed for CCAA protection resulting in unprecedented industry-wide proceedings.
- Lead counsel to RCR International Inc. and W.J. Dennis & Company in connection with a sale of substantially all of the assets of the companies through a CCAA proceeding and United States Chapter 15 proceeding.
- Counsel to TELoIP Inc. with respect to its restructuring under the CCAA.
- Counsel to PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. in its role as the court-appointed monitor of Pacific Exploration & Production Corporation and its subsidiaries, which debtors are undertaking a cross-border restructuring under the CCAA, Chapter 15 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and a foreign recognition under Law 1116 of 2006 in Colombia.
- Counsel to GuestLogix Inc. and its subsidiaries with respect to their restructuring under the CCAA.
- Represented the Trustees of the UK Pension Plan and the UK Pension Protection Fund in pursuing a $3 billion claim in the global restructuring proceedings of Nortel Networks and its subsidiaries, and in the allocation of its global proceeds of sale.
- Counsel to the operating lender in a recent out-of-court restructuring and re-financing of a Canadian renewable energy company.
- Counsel to a consumer products company that successfully restructured its affairs through a proposal under the BIA.
- Supporting counsel to various real estate development companies and their various related entities through their respective proceedings under the CCAA.
- Supporting counsel to an oil and gas company through their Canadian CCAA proceedings.
- Supporting counsel to the lead lender and significant shareholder through the restructuring proceedings of an oil and gas company.
- Counsel to various private equity funded lenders with respect to the recovery of funds through enforcement of security as well as maintaining facilities through restructuring proceedings.
- Represents various clients in respect of receivership proceedings, bankruptcy matters, corporate reorganizations and workouts.
- Acted as a court-appointed independent solicitor during the execution of a search warrant pursuant to s. 189 of the BIA.
- Regularly represents lenders and other parties in Canadian and cross-border insolvency and enforcement proceedings.
Rebecca is the founder of the TGF Newsletter, a quarterly publication that keeps readers up to date on restructuring and litigation cases.
Rebecca is a member of:
- International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation
- INSOL International
- Turnaround Management Association
- The Advocates’ Society
- Canadian Bar Association
- Ontario Bar Association, Insolvency Section
Rebecca's approach to bankruptcy cases
Rebecca practises in the area of bankruptcy and insolvency. She has experience in receiverships, security enforcement, debt collection, creditors' rights, debtor protection and forbearance agreements and has represented lenders, debtors, receivers, trustees, inspectors, court-appointed monitors and DIP financiers in regional, national and cross-border insolvencies. Rebecca is the recipient of a…
The kind of cases Rebecca takes
Rebecca reviews new inquiries case-by-case for bankruptcy matters in the United States.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Rebecca Kennedy
Rebecca has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law (2026).
Locations
Rebecca Kennedy's office in Toronto
Rebecca's primary office is at 100 Wellington Street West. Suite 3200, Toronto, Ontario. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Client reviews of Rebecca Kennedy
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How to hire Rebecca Kennedy — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new bankruptcy attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Rebecca usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Rebecca charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Rebecca's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Rebecca will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a bankruptcy attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many bankruptcy matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Rebecca
Rebecca discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in bankruptcy practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every bankruptcy matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Rebecca confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Rebecca's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many bankruptcy practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Rebecca Kennedy
How much does it cost to hire Rebecca for a bankruptcy case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Rebecca walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Rebecca offer a free consultation?
Rebecca charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Rebecca's office. Some bankruptcy attorneys offer free consults — check Rebecca's current terms during booking.
How long do bankruptcy cases in this state typically take?
Simple bankruptcy matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Rebecca gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Rebecca take my case if I'm outside the area?
Rebecca evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Rebecca's regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Rebecca?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Rebecca will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Rebecca accepting new bankruptcy clients right now?
Rebecca's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.