Partner at McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Alain N. Tardif is a partner in the Montreal office, specializing in restructuring and insolvency matters. With extensive experience, Alain has advised on numerous high-profile restructurings and reorganizations, representing corporations at both the board and management levels, as well as investors, financial advisors, lenders, trustees, monitors, and receivers. His expertise in crafting tailored restructuring strategies has made him a trusted advisor in complex financial situations.
Alain frequently collaborates with the World Bank as an insolvency law expert, contributing to missions in the Caribbean and Africa. He also lectures on Commercial Restructuring at the Université de Montréal’s Faculty of Law, sharing his knowledge with the next generation of legal professionals.
A member of the Insolvency Institute of Canada, the American Bankruptcy Institute, and INSOL International, Alain has held prominent roles, including serving as President of the Canadian Bar Association’s Bankruptcy and Insolvency Division (Quebec chapter). He has also contributed to the accreditation of bankruptcy trustees.
Recognized as a leading practitioner in insolvency and financial restructuring, Alain has been listed in The Best Lawyers in Canada since 2015 and is rated by Martindale-Hubbell. A sought-after speaker, he regularly presents on insolvency issues and restructuring strategies. Alain was admitted to the Quebec Bar in 1992, marking the start of his distinguished career.