Bart Sarsh

The Court of King's Bench of Alberta recently released its decision in ATB Financial v. Mayfield Investments Ltd.,1 ("Mayfield") and examined whether a forced share sale provision in a shareholder's agreement violated the anti-deprivation rule. This decision highlights the importance of the anti-deprivation rule in maintaining equitable treatment of creditors during insolvency proceedings. The anti-deprivation rule has existed under Canadian law for many years.

The anti-deprivation rule The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta recently released its decision in ATB Financial v. Mayfield Investments Ltd.,[1] (“Mayfield”) and examined whether a forced share sale provision in a shareholder’s agreement violated the anti-deprivation rule. This decision highlights the importance of the anti-deprivation rule in maintaining equitable treatment of creditors during insolvency proceedings. The anti-deprivation rule has existed under Canadian law for many years.

Gowling WLG is pleased to welcome Bart Sarsh as a partner in the firm's Corporate Restructuring, Insolvency & Advisory Group in Hamilton. Harnessing his experience in complex disputes and high-stakes recoveries, Bart guides creditors, trustees and receivers through asset recovery strategies, providing the clarity and direction needed to manage intricate recovery processes with confidence.