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Frank A. Highley |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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