Thomas Gertner

Expert guidance through a complex corporate restructuring

Our company, a mid-sized manufacturing firm based in New York, faced a severe liquidity crisis that threatened our very existence. We engaged Thomas Gertner at Gowling WLG based on his strong reputation in insolvency and financial restructuring. His recognition by Best Lawyers in that specific field gave us confidence we were in capable hands. Thomas provided a clear, strategic roadmap from the outset. He didn't just focus on the legal mechanics; he understood the operational and financial pressures we were under and crafted a restructuring plan that balanced creditor negotiations with our need to continue core operations. His cross-border experience, practicing in both Toronto and New York, was invaluable as some of our debt was held internationally. The outcome was a successful debt refinancing and operational turnaround that saved dozens of jobs. The only slight drawback was that during the most intense periods, response times from his direct line could occasionally lag a day, likely due to his high caseload. However, his associates were always available as a bridge. Thomas's expertise is formidable, and I would not hesitate to recommend him for any complex financial restructuring matter.