Spencer Jones
Partner
Spencer is part of the Restructuring and Insolvency, Appeals, and Commercial Litigation groups. He advises lenders and borrowers on insolvency matters, taking a practical, business-minded approach to maximize outcomes and resolve disputes efficiently.
Areas of Expertise
Bankruptcy, Restructuring, Insolvency and Creditor Remedies
Commercial Litigation
Professional Liability
Business and Contract Disputes
Appeals
Education
Called to the Ontario Bar (2019)
Juris Doctor, Western University Faculty of Law (2018)
Bachelor of Science (Honours), Genetics, Western University (2014)
Education
Called to the Ontario Bar (2019)
Juris Doctor, Western University Faculty of Law (2018)
Bachelor of Science (Honours), Genetics, Western University (2014)
Education
Called to the Ontario Bar (2019)
Juris Doctor, Western University Faculty of Law (2018)
Bachelor of Science (Honours), Genetics, Western University (2014)
Awards and Recognition
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada, Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law, Legal Malpractice Law (2025)
Francis Marie Clark Award in Law, Western University Faculty of Law (2018)
Awards and Recognition
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada, Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law, Legal Malpractice Law (2025)
Francis Marie Clark Award in Law, Western University Faculty of Law (2018)
Awards and Recognition
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada, Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law, Legal Malpractice Law (2025)
Francis Marie Clark Award in Law, Western University Faculty of Law (2018)
Noteworthy Cases
RBC v. HI & DQ’s Foods Inc., 2025 ONSC 2774: Obtained summary judgment for a banking client against a personal guarantor of a corporate loan, despite the guarantor arguing against any personal liability.
1000029174 Ontario Inc. v. Miculinic Investment Corp., 2024 ONCA 526: Represented the successful party on an appeal in a matter dealing with the sale of a property and the correct HST payable on that sale.
Fisgard Capital II Corp. v. Montgomery, 2022 ONSC 978: Argued for a corporate lending client that where there are uncontested facts, mortgage enforcement can proceed via application as opposed to an action, to which the court agreed.
Matthew R. Harris Professional Corporation v. Carey, 2020 ONSC 7808: Successfully argued that a solicitor cannot proceed with a claim for unpaid legal fees in the face of a previously commenced fee assessment by the client.
Fehr v. Gribilas, 2023 ONCA 791: Argued for the respondent in an appeal that affirmed the previous decision (Fehr v. Gribilas, 2022 ONSC 275) wherein the court held that a claim against client accountant was barred due to the operation of a no-claims over clause.
OZ Optics Ltd. v. Evans, 2023 ONCA 677: Successfully defended a lawyer in an action commenced by their previous employer. The Court of Appeal affirmed a previous decision (OZ Optics Ltd. v. Evans, 2022 ONSC 5890) granting summary judgment that dismissed the plaintiffs’ claim against our client for having no tangible cause of action.
Zenish Polyfilm LLP v. Alpha Marathon Film Extrusion Technologies Inc., 2023 ONSC 1936: Represented a corporate plaintiff in a contractual dispute wherein the court granted judgment to our client for breach of contract related to non-delivery of machinery
Noteworthy Cases
RBC v. HI & DQ’s Foods Inc., 2025 ONSC 2774: Obtained summary judgment for a banking client against a personal guarantor of a corporate loan, despite the guarantor arguing against any personal liability.
1000029174 Ontario Inc. v. Miculinic Investment Corp., 2024 ONCA 526: Represented the successful party on an appeal in a matter dealing with the sale of a property and the correct HST payable on that sale.
Fisgard Capital II Corp. v. Montgomery, 2022 ONSC 978: Argued for a corporate lending client that where there are uncontested facts, mortgage enforcement can proceed via application as opposed to an action, to which the court agreed.
Matthew R. Harris Professional Corporation v. Carey, 2020 ONSC 7808: Successfully argued that a solicitor cannot proceed with a claim for unpaid legal fees in the face of a previously commenced fee assessment by the client.
Fehr v. Gribilas, 2023 ONCA 791: Argued for the respondent in an appeal that affirmed the previous decision (Fehr v. Gribilas, 2022 ONSC 275) wherein the court held that a claim against client accountant was barred due to the operation of a no-claims over clause.
OZ Optics Ltd. v. Evans, 2023 ONCA 677: Successfully defended a lawyer in an action commenced by their previous employer. The Court of Appeal affirmed a previous decision (OZ Optics Ltd. v. Evans, 2022 ONSC 5890) granting summary judgment that dismissed the plaintiffs’ claim against our client for having no tangible cause of action.
Zenish Polyfilm LLP v. Alpha Marathon Film Extrusion Technologies Inc., 2023 ONSC 1936: Represented a corporate plaintiff in a contractual dispute wherein the court granted judgment to our client for breach of contract related to non-delivery of machinery
Noteworthy Cases
RBC v. HI & DQ’s Foods Inc., 2025 ONSC 2774: Obtained summary judgment for a banking client against a personal guarantor of a corporate loan, despite the guarantor arguing against any personal liability.
1000029174 Ontario Inc. v. Miculinic Investment Corp., 2024 ONCA 526: Represented the successful party on an appeal in a matter dealing with the sale of a property and the correct HST payable on that sale.
Fisgard Capital II Corp. v. Montgomery, 2022 ONSC 978: Argued for a corporate lending client that where there are uncontested facts, mortgage enforcement can proceed via application as opposed to an action, to which the court agreed.
Matthew R. Harris Professional Corporation v. Carey, 2020 ONSC 7808: Successfully argued that a solicitor cannot proceed with a claim for unpaid legal fees in the face of a previously commenced fee assessment by the client.
Fehr v. Gribilas, 2023 ONCA 791: Argued for the respondent in an appeal that affirmed the previous decision (Fehr v. Gribilas, 2022 ONSC 275) wherein the court held that a claim against client accountant was barred due to the operation of a no-claims over clause.
OZ Optics Ltd. v. Evans, 2023 ONCA 677: Successfully defended a lawyer in an action commenced by their previous employer. The Court of Appeal affirmed a previous decision (OZ Optics Ltd. v. Evans, 2022 ONSC 5890) granting summary judgment that dismissed the plaintiffs’ claim against our client for having no tangible cause of action.
Zenish Polyfilm LLP v. Alpha Marathon Film Extrusion Technologies Inc., 2023 ONSC 1936: Represented a corporate plaintiff in a contractual dispute wherein the court granted judgment to our client for breach of contract related to non-delivery of machinery
Memberships
Law Society of Ontario
Ontario Bar Association
Member at Large for the Insolvency Section
Canadian Bar Association
Toronto Lawyers Association
The Advocates’ Society
Memberships
Law Society of Ontario
Ontario Bar Association
Member at Large for the Insolvency Section
Canadian Bar Association
Toronto Lawyers Association
The Advocates’ Society
Memberships
Law Society of Ontario
Ontario Bar Association
Member at Large for the Insolvency Section
Canadian Bar Association
Toronto Lawyers Association
The Advocates’ Society
Helping Clients Make Fully Informed Decisions
Spencer Jones is a partner in the Toronto office of Lerners with a focus on Restructuring and Insolvency. Spencer is also a member of the firm’s Appeals and Dispute Resolution and Advocacy groups.
With respect to his insolvency practice, Spencer’s clients include actors on both sides of a financial transaction including banks, credit unions, private lenders, and borrowers.
Spencer seeks to navigate the insolvency process by either maximizing realization on the creditor side or finding acceptable compromises on the debtor side. Spencer is solution-focused and seeks to take a business-oriented approach where advice and decisions are rooted in ensuring the most practical solution for his clients.
Spencer’s work for community legal services helped him develop deeper empathy and understanding for his clients. He understands that it’s rare that people choose to get involved in lawsuits, but sometimes it's the last option, and he works to make the process as accessible and comfortable as possible for all of his clients, whether it’s an individual or a large corporation.
Spencer Jones is a partner in the Toronto office of Lerners with a focus on Restructuring and Insolvency. Spencer is also a member of the firm’s Appeals and Dispute Resolution and Advocacy groups.
With respect to his insolvency practice, Spencer’s clients include actors on both sides of a financial transaction including banks, credit unions, private lenders, and borrowers.
Spencer seeks to navigate the insolvency process by either maximizing realization on the creditor side or finding acceptable compromises on the debtor side. Spencer is solution-focused and seeks to take a business-oriented approach where advice and decisions are rooted in ensuring the most practical solution for his clients.
Spencer’s work for community legal services helped him develop deeper empathy and understanding for his clients. He understands that it’s rare that people choose to get involved in lawsuits, but sometimes it's the last option, and he works to make the process as accessible and comfortable as possible for all of his clients, whether it’s an individual or a large corporation.
Spencer Jones is a partner in the Toronto office of Lerners with a focus on Restructuring and Insolvency. Spencer is also a member of the firm’s Appeals and Dispute Resolution and Advocacy groups.
With respect to his insolvency practice, Spencer’s clients include actors on both sides of a financial transaction including banks, credit unions, private lenders, and borrowers.
Spencer seeks to navigate the insolvency process by either maximizing realization on the creditor side or finding acceptable compromises on the debtor side. Spencer is solution-focused and seeks to take a business-oriented approach where advice and decisions are rooted in ensuring the most practical solution for his clients.
Spencer’s work for community legal services helped him develop deeper empathy and understanding for his clients. He understands that it’s rare that people choose to get involved in lawsuits, but sometimes it's the last option, and he works to make the process as accessible and comfortable as possible for all of his clients, whether it’s an individual or a large corporation.
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