A leading authority in bankruptcy and insolvency law, Bernard has been involved in numerous complex restructuring and insolvency mandates throughout his career. He has acted for financial institutions, trustees, monitors, and debtors, appearing before the Superior Court, the Québec Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court of Canada in high‑stakes matters.
A seasoned litigator, he also maintains an active commercial litigation practice and is frequently called upon to advise on strategic business issues, including in non‑contentious contexts, where his practical and solutions‑driven approach is highly valued.
Bernard is the author of Faillite et insolvabilité, une perspective québécoise de la jurisprudence canadienne, a leading reference work in Québec. He is also a sought‑after speaker on insolvency and restructuring matters.
He is consistently recognized as a leading practitioner in insolvency and financial restructuring by Chambers, Benchmark Litigation, The Best Lawyers in Canada, Lexpert, and Thomson Reuters.
