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Frank A. Highley
 

Frank graduated from the University of Windsor where, as Gold Medalist in 1970, he obtained a Baccalaureate Degree in Political Science and Economics, and subsequently a Bachelor of Laws Degree. He was called to the Bar in 1975.

 

Frank's practice focuses on insolvency related matters, and includes extensive experience in bankruptcy, receivership, construction liens, secured transactions and priority disputes between secured lenders. He has extensive experience in the agricultural, retail and manufacturing sectors, and has experience in international insolvency transactions.

 

Frank’s recent experience includes acting for a debtor company in a CCAA filing, a debtor company in a fraudulent conveyance/oppression remedy matter, defending claims brought with respect to personal and corporate guarantees, and claims for breach of trust under the Construction Lien Act.  Frank also acts for creditors and does work for various institutions including the Bank of Montreal and the Business Development Bank and, in addition, acts for several large corporations with respect to their secured lending requirements.

 

Frank is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada Standards Committee for the Law Society Certification of Specialists in Bankruptcy and Insolvency Law. In addition, Frank was a member of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy's Task Force considering the role and question of the abolition of the office of the Registrar in Bankruptcy, both in the Province of Ontario and throughout Canada. Frank has prepared papers, participated in seminars and been involved in teaching situations with groups including the Law Society of Upper Canada, Canadian Bankers Association, Canadian Bar Association, Essex County Bar Association, London and District Financial Managers Association, Middlesex County Trustee and Receivers' Association and the University of Western Ontario, where he taught Commercial Law and Secured Transactions.

 

Frank’s community involvement has included membership on the Board of Directors of Hospice of London and Family Services London.  Currently, Frank serves as an External Governor of Fanshawe College.

 
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