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Lisa Hiebert, Partner | Insolvency & Restructuring

Lisa Hiebert

Partner Fasken
Jurisdiction British Columbia, 2009 | Alberta, 2007
Language(s) English
Office(s) Vancouver
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Overview

Lisa handles all aspects of commercial insolvencies, formal and informal restructurings (including proceedings under the Companies Creditors Arrangement Act and the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act), along with enforcement and financial services litigation for a wide range of clients.

Lisa has been involved in a number of significant insolvency files advising and representing insolvency professionals, challenged companies, lenders, suppliers, directors and officers and other stakeholders. Her sector experience is diverse and includes cannabis, mining, retail, oil and gas, technology and manufacturing.

Lisa also has experience in litigation, including commercial disputes, contract issues and debt enforcement. Lisa has appeared before all levels of court in British Columbia and Alberta, and the British Columbia Securities Commission.

Achievements

  • Recognized in British Columbia as a Future Star, Benchmark Litigation Canada 2025 to 2026
  • Recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in Insolvency & Financial Restructuring, Lexpert Canadian Legal Directory 2022 to 2026
  • Ranked in Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law in Vancouver, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2019 to 2026
  • Recognized nationwide as Up-and-Coming in Restructuring/Insolvency, Chambers Canada 2024 to 2025
  • Recognized nationwide as Highly regarded in Restructuring and Insolvency, Consumer Goods and Services, Oil and Gas, IFLR 1000 2024 to 2025
  • Recognized as Recommended in Restructuring & Insolvency, Lexology Index 2024
  • Recognized Nationwide in Restructuring and Insolvency, Chambers Canada 2022 to 2024
  • Recognized as Up and Coming in Restructuring and Insolvency , Chambers Global 2023
  • Recognized as Highly Regarded in Restructuring and Insolvency , International Financial Law Review 2022 to 2023
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Experience

  • NextPoint Financial and 29 subsidiaries file for CCAA proceedings, [Deal - FTI Consulting Inc.], Tax preparation services company commences CCAA proceedings.

Career & Education

Education

  • LLB (with distinction) University of Saskatchewan

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Member Insolvency Institute of Canada 2020 to present
  • Past President Turnaround Management Association, Northwest Chapter 2018 to present
  • Member British Columbia Insolvency Model Order Committee 2015 to present
  • Member International Womens Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation 2013 to present
  • Member Canadian Bar Association, Insolvency and Civil Litigation sub-sections 2006 to present

Knowledge

  • Fasken’s 2025 Insolvency Insights, 2/11/2026
  • Fasken's 2024 Insolvency Insights, 2/21/2025
  • Is this the Peak for Reverse Vesting Orders?: BC Court of Appeal Confirms Jurisdiction to Grant RVOs in Receiverships, 7/23/2024
  • Fasken 2023 Insolvency Insights, 1/31/2024

Events

News

Publications

  • Beyond Bluberi – Practical and International Perspectives on Litigation Funding, 12/12/2022
  • How Safe is the Harbour: Eligible Financial Contracts and the Bellatrix CCAA Proceedings, 12/12/2021
  • Taking the Blinders Off: Court won’t approve stalking horse agreement, 12/12/2002
Article, Co-Author Beyond Bluberi – Practical and International Perspectives on Litigation Funding Journal of the Insolvency Institute of Canada, Vol. 11 (2022)
Article, Author How Safe is the Harbour: Eligible Financial Contracts and the Bellatrix CCAA Proceedings Journal of the Insolvency Institute of Canada, Vol. 10 (2021)