Kourtney Rylands Photo
Kourtney Rylands Photo
Kourtney Rylands Photo

Kourtney Rylands practises restructuring and insolvency law.

With expertise in security enforcement, receiverships, reorganizations, bankruptcies and liquidations, Kourtney advises banks, financial institutions, borrowers, court appointed receivers and trustees in bankruptcy in domestic and cross-border security enforcement and restructuring proceedings.

Kourtney’s transactional experience includes domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and distressed M&A. Her experience in corporate restructuring allows her to provide practical advice to clients looking to acquire distressed companies.

Prior to law, Kourtney gained insight and client service experience with the provincial and federal governments.



Representative Matters

  • Counsel for Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals as intervener in Redwater appeal to Alberta Court of Appeal
  • Counsel to the senior secured lender in respect of the receivership proceedings of Virginia Hills
  • Counsel to a senior secured lender in respect of the CCAA proceedings of the Strategic Group
  • Counsel to a senior secured lender to a number of construction and oil and gas service companies in connection with receivership proceedings

News


Education & Admissions

2015
Called to the Alberta bar
2014
JDUniversity of Calgary
2011
BA, Political ScienceUniversity of Calgary
2011
BA, PsychologyUniversity of Calgary

Insights (11 Posts)View More

Featured Insight

Secured Lending in Canada: A Guide for U.S. Lenders

A guide to secured lending in Canada; summarizes regulatory matters, tax, security, insolvency and restructuring issues in Canada.

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Jun 1, 2023
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Best practices for commercial landlords facing tenant insolvencies (adapted to the Province of Québec)

Many commercial landlords are increasingly alarmed that COVID-19 may cause a surge in tenant bankruptcies or restructurings.

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Feb 16, 2021
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Best Practices for Commercial Landlords Facing Tenant Insolvencies

Many commercial landlords are increasingly alarmed that COVID-19 may cause a surge in tenant bankruptcies or restructurings.

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Feb 4, 2021
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9 Things You Should Do Right Now to Protect Your Franchise System During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Tips to help franchisors mitigate risks that may result from the COVID-19 pandemic and how to prepare for future emergency business interruptions

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May 13, 2020
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Supreme Court of Canada Grants Leave to Appeal in “Canada North” CCAA Priming Charges vs. Payroll Deductions Case

Canada North, CCAA, payroll deductions, deemed trust, priority, Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act, Supreme
Court of Canada

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Mar 27, 2020
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Appeal Dismissed: Decision of the Alberta Court of Appeal in Re Redwater Confirms Paramountcy of BIA

Appeal Dismissed: Decision of the Alberta Court of Appeal in Re Redwater Confirms Paramountcy of BIA

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Apr 25, 2017
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The Enforceability of Make-Whole Clauses in Bankruptcy

The Enforceability of Make-Whole Clauses in Bankruptcy

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Mar 30, 2017
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Redwater Appeal Creates Continued Uncertainty for Insolvent Oil and Gas Companies in Alberta

Redwater Appeal Creates Continued Uncertainty for Insolvent Oil and Gas Companies in Alberta

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Jun 4, 2016
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New Rules for Asset Sales by Insolvent Producers (at least for now)

New Rules for Asset Sales by Insolvent Producers (at least for now)

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May 24, 2016
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Compromise with the Alberta Energy Regulator: Navigating a Receivership in Alberta’s Oil Patch

Compromise with the Alberta Energy Regulator: Navigating a Receivership in Alberta's Oil Patch

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Jan 28, 2016
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TSX and TSXV provide guidance on new rights offering exemptions

TSX and TSXV provide guidance on new rights offering exemptions

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Jan 22, 2016

Deals & Cases (6 Posts)

Featured Insight

Receivership Proceedings of Genesis Integration Inc.

McMillan acted as counsel to the proposed Receiver, KSV Restructuring Inc., in connection with the proceedings with a team led by Adam Maerov and comprised of Kourtney Rylands and Preet Saini.

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Sep 15, 2022
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Restructuring of Greenfire Oil and Gas

McMillan acted for Alvarez & Marsal Canada Inc. in its capacities as Trustee in Bankruptcy and Receiver of Greenfire Oil and Gas Ltd. and Greenfire Hangingstone Operating  Corporation.

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Apr 6, 2021
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Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act proceedings of Quest University Canada

McMillan acted as counsel to PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. in its capacity as monitor in the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act proceedings of Quest University Canada and, subsequently, as trustee in the related bankruptcy proceedings of Quest Guardian Properties Ltd.

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Feb 18, 2021
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NOI Proceedings of Kamloops Dodge

McMillan acted as counsel to the senior secured lenders, The Bank of Nova Scotia and Roynat Inc., of Kamloops Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Ltd. in the company’s proceedings under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and the subsequent appointment of a receiver of the company by the  Lenders under section 243(1) of the BIA.

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Dec 10, 2020
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Restructuring of the Northern Silica Group of Companies under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act

McMillan acted as debtors’ counsel for Northern Silica Corporation, Heemskirk Mining Pty. Ltd., Heemskirk Canada Holdings Limited, Heemskirk Canada Limited, Custom Bulk Services Inc. and HCA Mountain Minerals Limited, in connection with their restructuring proceedings under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act.

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Nov 23, 2020
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McMillan represents Underwriters on Petrus Bought Deal Financing and Going-Public Transaction

McMillan represents Underwriters on Petrus Bought Deal Financing and Going-Public Transaction

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Feb 22, 2016