Articles & News

Please click on one of the subjects below to review articles or interviews on that topic. If links to the articles are not posted, please contact Andre Mazerolle, Director of Client Development for a copy of the article (amazerolle@farberfinancial.com)

Restructuring & Insolvency

• Allan Nackan of Farbers and Christopher Clayton of BTG Pensions Advisory in London, UK, co-authored, "The Vexed Issue of Pension Priorities - a UK and Canadian Perspective" in the First Quarter issue of INSOL World. If you are a subscriber, please click here to read the article online. If you would like a copy of the article, please contact Allan Nackan at anackan@farberfinancial.com.
• Media Statement: Tabi International Corporation Gift Cards (April 14, 2011).
• Allan Nackan spoke at the OBA Institute 2011 Program with Lily Harmer of Palliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP on February 3, 2011. The Law Times of Canada covered the presentation and wrote an article, "Restructurings complicated by employee issues" (March 21, 2011).
• Andy Fisher responds to the 11% drop in bankruptcies in Canada on CBC News  that, "On the corporate side, companies were already in a good position to be able to prepare for the recession as it came in. They got their debt structured to manage unexpected changes." A lot of times when a company goes under, it just closes its doors. That never gets recorded as an "official" bankruptcy, he notes. (March 18, 2011)
• Allan Nackan, Farber Financial Group and Lily Harmer, Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP presented a paper at the Ontario Bar Association's Institute 2011 of Continuing Professional Development in February 2011 conference, "Insolvency Law: Developments in Insolvency Law and Restructuring Law and Practice Over the Past Year and Emerging Trends" titled, "Lessons Learned: Practical Strategies for Dealing with Employee Claims in Restructuring Proceedings."  or click here to be taken to the webpage with the article.
• When Securities Firms Fail: An inside look at the Marlow Group Bankruptcy - Rebuilding Success (March 02, 2009)
• The battle to restore confidence in companies - Financier Worldwide (January 01, 2009)
• Lenders beware - new employee super-priorities in Canada - Accuval Newsletter (August 01, 2008)
• Alternative lenders may forego traditional checks and balances - The Lawyers Weekly (August 31, 2007)
• Raising capital in a risk-averse world - Plant magazine (June 18, 2007)
• Recognizing the warning signs can help businesses avoid catastrophe - Advanced Manufacturing (February 27, 2007)
• To maximize recovery prospects, deal with the early warning signs of business trouble. - The Bottom Line (December 01, 2006)
• Decision gives clarity on law for bankruptcies of securities firms - The Lawyers Weekly (September 01, 2006)
• Business bankruptcies down, financial problems still common - The Bottom Line (June 01, 2006)
• Mixed reviews for bankruptcy legislation - Business Edge (April 27, 2006)
• The risk of buying a distressed business can bring great rewards - The Lawyers Weekly (March 17, 2006)
• Your own best boss? Maybe not - National Post (January 07, 2006)
• Bankruptcy reforms could hurt companies - Financial Post (November 07, 2005)
• Financial doctor improves health of ailing companies - Plant magazine (October 17, 2005)
• UpFront, One Question September 26 - Canadian Business (October 09, 2005)
• The Financial Doctors make House Calls - Biz (Hamilton & Halton) (October 01, 2005)
• The Condo Multiplier - Financial Post Business (October 01, 2005)
• Breaking the Bankruptcy Cycle - Canadian Retailer (June 01, 2005)
• A new lease on life - Canadian Business (April 01, 2005)
• A lifeline for sinking ships - Canadian Business (April 01, 2005)

Fraud, Forensic & Asset Recovery

• Jonathan Cooperman, leader of the Fraud Investigation & Forensic Accounting practice quoted in a story on Ponzi schemes in November, 2010 Canadian Lawyer magazine.
• New Directions in Fraud Investigations - Secured Lender (December 01, 2006)
• Follow the Money - Law Times (December 12, 2005)
• Using Technology to Follow the Money - globeandmail.com (June 01, 2005)

Distressed Financial Services

• A View from the Precipice - Financier Worldwide (January 01, 2009)

Corporate Finance & Transactions

• Geoff Morphy was quoted in The Insurance and Investment Journal (March 2011) in an article titled, "Looming buyers' market increases need for succession planning."
• Make an exit on your own terms - National Post (October 27, 2008)
• Klein Farber helps uncork future growth (April 15, 2008)
• Klein Farber "Funds" Fine Art (July 30, 2007)
• Klein Farber has International Reach (March 13, 2007)
• Financial Dating Game - Canadian Treasurer (December 01, 2006)
• Canadians gamble with $1.2 trillion - Biz Magazine (September 01, 2006)
• Succession Planning: It's everybody's business - Canadian Treasurer (April 01, 2006)
• Succession Planning - 680NEWS (March 11, 2006)
• Klein Farber Advises on and Secures Financing for the Leveraged Buy-In of I. Magid Distributors - Canadian Treasurer (November 01, 2005)

Interim Management (CEO, CFO, CRO)

• Have financial skills, will travel - Canadian Treasurer (July 01, 2006)
• Signs you might need a new CFO - Enterprise Magazine (April 01, 2006)

Small & Owner Managed Business

• Andy Fisher comments in the Investment Executive that, "There’s still a large number of people who are filing, who are getting that protection from creditors, and there’s probably a larger number of people who are struggling and just aren’t necessarily addressing the issue.” Click here for the full story on "Bankruptcies continue to fall in July in light of improving economy." (September 20, 2010)
• Andy Fisher responds to the 11% drop in bankruptcies in Canada on CBC News that, "On the corporate side, companies were already in a good position to be able to prepare for the recession as it came in. They got their debt structured to manage unexpected changes." A lot of times when a company goes under, it just closes its doors. That never gets recorded as an "official" bankruptcy, he notes. (March 18, 2011)