Bruce Taylor

University of Manitoba, B.A. in Economics, 1976
University of Manitoba, LL.B., 1979

Manitoba, 1980

Best Lawyers in Canada

• Recognized in Banking and Finance Law (since 2006) and Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law (since 2006)
• Named “Lawyer of the Year,” Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law, Winnipeg (2013, 2017, 2024)
• Named “Lawyer of the Year,” Banking and Finance Law, Winnipeg (2014)
• Recognized in the Global Business Edition, Banking and Finance Law and Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law (2021)

Chambers and Partners

• Chambers Canada, Corporate Commercial (2022, 2024–2026)
• Chambers Canada, General Business Law (2019)
• Chambers Global, General Business Law (2018)

Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

• “Repeatedly Recommended” in Banking & Financial Institutions; Insolvency, Financial Restructuring; Insolvency, Insolvency Litigation (since 2014)

Lexpert Special Editions

• Recognized as a leading lawyer, Finance and Mergers & Acquisitions (2024)
• Recognized as a leading lawyer, Insolvency and Restructuring (2024)

Lexology Index (formerly Who’s Who Legal)

• Recommended, Restructuring & Insolvency (2015, 2017–2018, 2022–2025)

Professional Distinctions and Memberships

• Member, Insolvency Institute of Canada
• Recognized as a Distinguished Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell

Numerous recent client presentations on current banking, security and insolvency topics

• Presenter, “Hostage Payments,” CAIRP Insolvency and Restructuring Forum (Winnipeg, May 2018)
• Presenter, “What We Tell Borrowers Who are in Financial Distress,” Risk Management Association (Winnipeg, 2016)
• Moderator, “The Chilling Effect of Potential Environmental Claims,” Canadian Bar Association Pan-Canadian Insolvency and Restructuring Law Conference (2015)
• Presenter, “Financing Distressed Businesses,” Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals (CAIRP) Insolvency and Restructuring Forum (Winnipeg, May 2014)
• Co-author, “Forbearance and Standstill Agreements,” Canadian Bar Association Pan-Canadian Insolvency & Restructuring Conference (2012)
• Presenter, “Forbearance Agreements,” CAIRP Insolvency and Restructuring Forum (Winnipeg, May 2012)
• Author and presenter, “Business Restructuring Basics”, Isaac Pitblado Lectures (November 2011)
• Presenter, “Creditor Perspective: Enforcing Security,” CAIRP Conference (May 2008)
• Presenter, “Directors’ Liability,” CAIRP Conference (May 2007)
• Author and presenter, “Technical Update,” CAIRP Conference (May 2005)
• Panelist studying the “Battery Plus Inc.” case, CAIRP Insolvency and Restructuring Forum, Continuing Education Seminar (May 2003)
• Author and presenter, “Insolvency and Social Interest Considerations: Navigating a Legal and Political Minefield.” The Canadian Institute’s Third Annual Advanced Insolvency Law and Practice Conference (January 2003); also published in the “National Insolvency Review” (February 2003)
• Author and presenter, “Environmental Considerations in Insolvency – Isolate and Insulate,” The Canadian Institute’s Advanced Insolvency Law & Practice Conference (June 2002)
• Presenter, United States Bankruptcy Code, CAIRP Insolvency and Restructuring Forum (May 2002)
• Presenter, “Tools for Restructuring the Troubled Business,” The Law Society of Manitoba, CLE Program, Advising Financially Troubled Businesses (February 2002)
• Presenter, “Reflections on Isobord,” Inaugural meeting, Manitoba Branch of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Section (November 2001)
• Presenter, respecting the Supreme Court of Canada decision of Delgamuukw v. British Columbia, organized by the Interlake Reserves Tribal Council at the Little Saskatchewan First Nation (July 21-22, 1998)
• Numerous client and firm seminars and presentations to associations/organizations, including: The Law Society of Manitoba, Canadian Insolvency Association, Credit Union Central of Manitoba, Winnipeg Construction Association, Appraisal Institute of Canada, Manitoba Branch of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Section, Lorman Education Services (as early as 1986)
• Presentations at numerous other conferences, including: Environmental Regulation Course, Credit Union Lenders Conference, NEXIA Corporate Recovery & Insolvency Conference (as early as 1986)