Katie Mak

Katie Mak
Biography
Katie Mak is a restructuring and insolvency lawyer. Her practice focuses on commercial insolvency and bankruptcy, corporate restructuring, financial services matters and related litigation matters.
Katie assists clients on broad range of matters including proceedings under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act and Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, receiverships and foreclosure proceedings. She regularly acts for debtors, creditors, court-appointed, financial institutions and other affected parties in all aspects of insolvency law.
Professional experience
Rankings and recognitions
Rankings and recognitions
Best Lawyers in Canada: Insolvency and Financial Restructuring law, 2024-2025
Education
Education
J.D., University of Victoria, 2012
B.A., University of Pennsylvania, 2009
Admissions
Admissions
- British Columbia Bar 2013
Publications
Publications
- “Reconsidering Real Estate: Applying the CCAA in Light of Port Capital,” Annual Review of Insolvency Law, 2023
- “To Canwest and Beyond: A Look at Priority Charges Securing Professional Fees,” Annual Review of Insolvency Law, 2019
- “Maximizing recoveries to secured creditors in B.C. condo development,” Law360 Canada, 2018
- “Maximizing Ponzi Payback,” Law360 Canada, 2015
Memberships and activities
Memberships and activities
- Canadian Bar Association – Insolvency Subsection
- IWIRC
- Turnaround Management Association