AUTHENTICALLY DIFFERENT
At GlassRatner, we’re in the people business.
Founded in 1979, GlassRatner Canada was established as an insolvency and restructuring business. Today, the firm continues to grow by fostering a collaborative approach and seamlessly providing solutions across the areas restructuring & turnaround management, forensic accounting & litigation support, corporate finance, and executive search & interim management.
With offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, and Montreal, GlassRatner Canada combines deep local relationships with an unrivaled global reach that spans North America and beyond. As proud members of both the BTG Global Advisory and IIC Partners networks—we are uniquely positioned to assess and advise on complex, cross-border matters.
Authentic Relationships
We’ve been in the business of supporting clients, with our people-first approach, for over 40 years. If there’s one thing we’ve learned along the way, it’s that relationships matter.
We show up at critical moments—when your organization needs us most—and turn our first encounter into a long-term relationship built on partnership, trust, and shared values.
This philosophy also extends to our deep network of lenders, lawyers, accountants, private equity firms, executive candidates, and global partnerships. These relationships allow us to support your business with the right expertise and solutions.
Authentic Collaboration
Working with GlassRatner is a two-way street built on open communication, trust, and mutual respect. That’s what true collaboration looks like, and it’s something we foster in all our interactions.
We thrive on partnering with our clients and sharing the common goal of improving and empowering organizations—together.
We’ve expanded our range of solutions to support you at any stage of the business life cycle. Our specialists work hand-in-hand to ensure we provide the necessary expertise to deliver collaborative solutions.
Authentic Solutions
There will be times when you think you have one problem, but it's merely a symptom of the real issue. We dig deeper and fix the root cause.
We aren’t in the business of guessing, making excuses, or indifference.
GlassRatner is in the people business—supporting and providing you with authentic solutions to the unexpected challenges and timely opportunities your business and people face.
Our team of seasoned professionals, with deep industry expertise, provide sophisticated solutions in a transparent, independent and collegial manner, putting clients and their success first.
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Deep Canadian Expertise
Our team spans across restructuring, corporate finance, forensic accounting & litigation support, and executive search—with decades of experience advising Canada's top banks, lawyers, lenders, boards, executives, and management teams. -
A Multidisciplinary Bench
Clients get one integrated team spanning restructuring, forensic accounting & litigation support, corporate finance, and executive search, so a distressed business doesn't just get stabilized; it gets the leadership and capital it needs to move forward. -
National Reach, Local Relationships
From Toronto and Calgary to Montreal, our team pairs national capability with the kind of local, personal relationships that make hard conversations easier—whether we're stabilizing a balance sheet, tracing assets, structuring capital, or placing the right leader. -
Cross-Border Capability
Through BTG Global Advisory, IIC Partners, and our US platform, our team regularly advise on cross-border engagements that reach well beyond Canada's borders.
Our Culture & Values
Each of our team members stands behind our core values. These values guide our interactions with our colleagues, business partners and clients—and ensure each of us conducts business ethically and with a keen focus on the success of our clients.
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We believe there is always a solution. Through our collaboration, creativity, and tenacity we solve the toughest business challenges.
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Doing right is always right. With our clients, our community, and each other, we operate with a deep sense of purpose.
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People matter to us. We treat each other with care and respect.
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Client success leads to our success. By delivering outstanding value to our clients, we will thrive.
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We have a deep entrepreneurial and pioneering spirit. We seek to deliver innovative solutions, anticipating and capitalizing on change.
"We have always been characterized by our humanity. As much as our people are motivated to succeed, there’s a collaborative element that is driven by more than financial success. Our bias is to help others, work as a team and look at situations selflessly rather than selfishly."
"We’ve built a culture that’s both entrepreneurial and people focused. No matter how big we get, we manage to maintain a culture that binds everyone together. It’s an organization where people want to work with, and support, each other for the betterment of our clients."
"The work we do is purposeful, meaningful, and comes naturally to us. We have carefully built a team who values relationships, believes in our culture, and strives to deliver an amazing client experience. The human element always comes first."
"From the onset, our goal is to connect with, and understand, every client on a personal level. We know each business situation is unique, but so are the people involved. If we can assess the personalities, emotions, and mindsets at play, it will help us determine the right approach."
“We put people at the heart of everything we do, supporting clients with care – often through challenging times. We take the time to understand each client’s unique circumstances and develop solutions that reflect their specific needs. Our team combines professionalism and experience with a genuinely caring approach.”
"Numbers count but it’s the personal relationships that matter. It always comes back to making the right connections with people, finding common interest, being transparent, and fostering mutual trust. If we don’t get the relationships right, we have nothing."
"Our clients come to us with some of the most important issues that may ever face their business. We know that the strength of our analysis matters, but so does the way we listen, explain, and support them through the process. Being independent and being human aren't in conflict. The best work comes from doing both well."
“We take the time to thoroughly understand your business challenges. Our personable approach, combined with world class knowledge, tools and proven methodology, allows us to offer you the best insights available in our industry. Our goal is simple: we seek to provide the best leadership solutions for your organization that will contribute to your immediate and long-term success.”
Meet the Canadian Leadership Team
| Name | Title | Practice Area |
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| Gary Lifman | Senior Managing Director | Restructuring & Turnaround Management |
| Hylton Levy | Senior Managing Director | Restructuring & Turnaround Management |
| Allan Nackan | Senior Managing Director | Restructuring & Turnaround Management |
| Rob Shull | Senior Managing Director | Forensic Accounting, Litigation Support & Expert Witness Services |
| Ian Brenner | Senior Managing Director | Executive Search & Interim Management |
| Charlene Bergman | Senior Managing Director & Partner | Executive Search & Interim Management |
| Brigitte Simard | Managing Director | Executive Search & Interim Management |