Michael Ng
Associate
Michael is a commercial, civil, and insolvency litigator in the Toronto office. He is a member of the firm’s Dispute Resolution and Advocacy; Bankruptcy, Restructuring, and Insolvency; and Appeals groups.
Areas of Expertise
Appeals
Arbitration and Mediation
Bankruptcy, Restructuring, and Insolvency
Business Law
Commercial Litigation
Employment and Labour Law
Education
Law Society of Ontario (June 2021)
Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society (June 2019)
Juris Doctor, University of Ottawa Faculty of Law (2018)
Honours Bachelor of Arts (Economics, Political Science, Philosophy), McGill University (2015)
Education
Law Society of Ontario (June 2021)
Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society (June 2019)
Juris Doctor, University of Ottawa Faculty of Law (2018)
Honours Bachelor of Arts (Economics, Political Science, Philosophy), McGill University (2015)
Education
Law Society of Ontario (June 2021)
Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society (June 2019)
Juris Doctor, University of Ottawa Faculty of Law (2018)
Honours Bachelor of Arts (Economics, Political Science, Philosophy), McGill University (2015)
Selected Presentations and Publications
“Uber Class Action Certified: Ontario Court Ruling Lays Foundation for Common Issues Trial,” Commercial Litigation and Arbitration Review, Vol. 10, No. 4, November 2021 (co-author).
“Mutual Fund Class Action Not Certified on Appeal,” (2021) Lexology; also published in: “Mutual Fund Class Action Not Certified on Appeal,” (2021), Institute of Law Clerks Ontario.
Selected Presentations and Publications
“Uber Class Action Certified: Ontario Court Ruling Lays Foundation for Common Issues Trial,” Commercial Litigation and Arbitration Review, Vol. 10, No. 4, November 2021 (co-author).
“Mutual Fund Class Action Not Certified on Appeal,” (2021) Lexology; also published in: “Mutual Fund Class Action Not Certified on Appeal,” (2021), Institute of Law Clerks Ontario.
Selected Presentations and Publications
“Uber Class Action Certified: Ontario Court Ruling Lays Foundation for Common Issues Trial,” Commercial Litigation and Arbitration Review, Vol. 10, No. 4, November 2021 (co-author).
“Mutual Fund Class Action Not Certified on Appeal,” (2021) Lexology; also published in: “Mutual Fund Class Action Not Certified on Appeal,” (2021), Institute of Law Clerks Ontario.
Representative Work
Insolvency Mandates
Counsel to PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. in its capacity as receiver and manager of Bridging Finance Inc. and its related entities. This mandate involves maximizing returns for 26,000 investors in the context of alleged mismanagement and misappropriation of tens of millions of dollars of investor funds.
Counsel to Aereus Technologies Inc. in connection with its restructuring and sale under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA).
Counsel to FTI Canada Inc., as court-appointed monitor of Fire & Flower Holdings Corp, and its affiliates pursuant to the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA).
Counsel for the receiver in a complex and significant receivership of an investment management firm, pursuant to the Ontario Securities Act.
Advised on asset purchase transaction valued at USD $2 million.
2024 ONSC 6684; 2025 ONCA 571: Litigation and appellate counsel for an Alberta bankrupt, responding to a creditor-led application to amend a default judgment order
Commercial, Civil, and Employment Mandates
Counsel to employers for termination, human rights, and disability disputes.
Counsel to a multinational construction and infrastructure firm in an Ontario arbitration, responding to a breach of contract claim.
Counsel to a financial institution in a Commercial List proceeding, responding to an injunction restraining the disclosure and use of confidential information.
Counsel to a private equity firm in a British Columbia arbitration, responding to oppression and conspiracy claims from employee-shareholders.
Counsel to a landlord in a residential leasing dispute involving a high-profile tenant.
2022 ONSC 199: Counsel to a commercial tenant in a commercial leasing dispute involving multiple lease tiers.
2021 NSSC 295: Counsel to individuals in an application seeking a prescriptive easement over a strip of land.
2020 NSCA 61: Counsel to an individual responding to an appeal of an administrative dismissal.
2019 NSSC 362: Counsel to a municipal utilities client in a judge-alone trial pertaining to claims of gross negligence.
Representative Work
Insolvency Mandates
Counsel to PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. in its capacity as receiver and manager of Bridging Finance Inc. and its related entities. This mandate involves maximizing returns for 26,000 investors in the context of alleged mismanagement and misappropriation of tens of millions of dollars of investor funds.
Counsel to Aereus Technologies Inc. in connection with its restructuring and sale under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA).
Counsel to FTI Canada Inc., as court-appointed monitor of Fire & Flower Holdings Corp, and its affiliates pursuant to the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA).
Counsel for the receiver in a complex and significant receivership of an investment management firm, pursuant to the Ontario Securities Act.
Advised on asset purchase transaction valued at USD $2 million.
2024 ONSC 6684; 2025 ONCA 571: Litigation and appellate counsel for an Alberta bankrupt, responding to a creditor-led application to amend a default judgment order
Commercial, Civil, and Employment Mandates
Counsel to employers for termination, human rights, and disability disputes.
Counsel to a multinational construction and infrastructure firm in an Ontario arbitration, responding to a breach of contract claim.
Counsel to a financial institution in a Commercial List proceeding, responding to an injunction restraining the disclosure and use of confidential information.
Counsel to a private equity firm in a British Columbia arbitration, responding to oppression and conspiracy claims from employee-shareholders.
Counsel to a landlord in a residential leasing dispute involving a high-profile tenant.
2022 ONSC 199: Counsel to a commercial tenant in a commercial leasing dispute involving multiple lease tiers.
2021 NSSC 295: Counsel to individuals in an application seeking a prescriptive easement over a strip of land.
2020 NSCA 61: Counsel to an individual responding to an appeal of an administrative dismissal.
2019 NSSC 362: Counsel to a municipal utilities client in a judge-alone trial pertaining to claims of gross negligence.
Representative Work
Insolvency Mandates
Counsel to PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. in its capacity as receiver and manager of Bridging Finance Inc. and its related entities. This mandate involves maximizing returns for 26,000 investors in the context of alleged mismanagement and misappropriation of tens of millions of dollars of investor funds.
Counsel to Aereus Technologies Inc. in connection with its restructuring and sale under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA).
Counsel to FTI Canada Inc., as court-appointed monitor of Fire & Flower Holdings Corp, and its affiliates pursuant to the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA).
Counsel for the receiver in a complex and significant receivership of an investment management firm, pursuant to the Ontario Securities Act.
Advised on asset purchase transaction valued at USD $2 million.
2024 ONSC 6684; 2025 ONCA 571: Litigation and appellate counsel for an Alberta bankrupt, responding to a creditor-led application to amend a default judgment order
Commercial, Civil, and Employment Mandates
Counsel to employers for termination, human rights, and disability disputes.
Counsel to a multinational construction and infrastructure firm in an Ontario arbitration, responding to a breach of contract claim.
Counsel to a financial institution in a Commercial List proceeding, responding to an injunction restraining the disclosure and use of confidential information.
Counsel to a private equity firm in a British Columbia arbitration, responding to oppression and conspiracy claims from employee-shareholders.
Counsel to a landlord in a residential leasing dispute involving a high-profile tenant.
2022 ONSC 199: Counsel to a commercial tenant in a commercial leasing dispute involving multiple lease tiers.
2021 NSSC 295: Counsel to individuals in an application seeking a prescriptive easement over a strip of land.
2020 NSCA 61: Counsel to an individual responding to an appeal of an administrative dismissal.
2019 NSSC 362: Counsel to a municipal utilities client in a judge-alone trial pertaining to claims of gross negligence.
Memberships
The Advocates’ Society
Turnaround Management Association
St. Thomas More Lawyers’ Guild
Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers
Memberships
The Advocates’ Society
Turnaround Management Association
St. Thomas More Lawyers’ Guild
Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers
Memberships
The Advocates’ Society
Turnaround Management Association
St. Thomas More Lawyers’ Guild
Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers
About Michael
Michael Ng is a commercial, civil, and insolvency litigator in the Toronto office. He is a member of the firm’s Dispute Resolution and Advocacy; Bankruptcy, Restructuring, and Insolvency; and Appeals groups.
Michael’s practice focuses on complex contractual disputes, shareholder disputes, insolvency proceedings, and employment litigation. Michael has represented Canadian and U.S. companies across a broad range of industries including financial services, manufacturing, private equity, energy, and aviation. He has also acted as counsel to debtors and court-appointed monitors in Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act proceedings. Michael has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario and Nova Scotia and has significant experience in commercial arbitration.
With experience in trials, appeals, arbitrations, and restructuring proceedings, Michael provides strategic advice to long-standing clients regarding the protection of their businesses. “The biggest value-add we can offer clients is being a trusted advisor,” says Michael. “By understanding a client’s business objectives, we can better tailor creative solutions to any difficult dispute problem.”
Michael is enthusiastic about professional development and community leadership. He is a moot court supervisor at the University of Toronto and volunteers regularly with the Pro Bono Legal Advice Hotline. Michael is an active member of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers, St. Thomas More Lawyers’ Guild, The Advocates’ Society, and the Turnaround Management Association.
Prior to joining Lerners, Michael worked at a leading national firm and a restructuring and insolvency boutique.
Michael Ng is a commercial, civil, and insolvency litigator in the Toronto office. He is a member of the firm’s Dispute Resolution and Advocacy; Bankruptcy, Restructuring, and Insolvency; and Appeals groups.
Michael’s practice focuses on complex contractual disputes, shareholder disputes, insolvency proceedings, and employment litigation. Michael has represented Canadian and U.S. companies across a broad range of industries including financial services, manufacturing, private equity, energy, and aviation. He has also acted as counsel to debtors and court-appointed monitors in Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act proceedings. Michael has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario and Nova Scotia and has significant experience in commercial arbitration.
With experience in trials, appeals, arbitrations, and restructuring proceedings, Michael provides strategic advice to long-standing clients regarding the protection of their businesses. “The biggest value-add we can offer clients is being a trusted advisor,” says Michael. “By understanding a client’s business objectives, we can better tailor creative solutions to any difficult dispute problem.”
Michael is enthusiastic about professional development and community leadership. He is a moot court supervisor at the University of Toronto and volunteers regularly with the Pro Bono Legal Advice Hotline. Michael is an active member of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers, St. Thomas More Lawyers’ Guild, The Advocates’ Society, and the Turnaround Management Association.
Prior to joining Lerners, Michael worked at a leading national firm and a restructuring and insolvency boutique.
Michael Ng is a commercial, civil, and insolvency litigator in the Toronto office. He is a member of the firm’s Dispute Resolution and Advocacy; Bankruptcy, Restructuring, and Insolvency; and Appeals groups.
Michael’s practice focuses on complex contractual disputes, shareholder disputes, insolvency proceedings, and employment litigation. Michael has represented Canadian and U.S. companies across a broad range of industries including financial services, manufacturing, private equity, energy, and aviation. He has also acted as counsel to debtors and court-appointed monitors in Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act proceedings. Michael has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario and Nova Scotia and has significant experience in commercial arbitration.
With experience in trials, appeals, arbitrations, and restructuring proceedings, Michael provides strategic advice to long-standing clients regarding the protection of their businesses. “The biggest value-add we can offer clients is being a trusted advisor,” says Michael. “By understanding a client’s business objectives, we can better tailor creative solutions to any difficult dispute problem.”
Michael is enthusiastic about professional development and community leadership. He is a moot court supervisor at the University of Toronto and volunteers regularly with the Pro Bono Legal Advice Hotline. Michael is an active member of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers, St. Thomas More Lawyers’ Guild, The Advocates’ Society, and the Turnaround Management Association.
Prior to joining Lerners, Michael worked at a leading national firm and a restructuring and insolvency boutique.
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