Jeff Lee, K.C.

Jeff’s insolvency experience includes assignments in the manufacturing, energy, aviation, real estate, agribusiness, hospitality, transportation, telecommunications, fish processing, construction, forest products, mining and pulp and paper industries.

In his commercial litigation practice, Jeff represents parties involved in shareholder disputes, banking litigation, landlord-tenant matters and builders’ lien litigation.

He has appeared before Superior Courts in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and New Brunswick, Appellate Courts in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba and before the Federal Court, Tax Court and Supreme Court of Canada.

• Member, Insolvency Institute of Canada
• Editorial Board Member, Rebuilding Success, The Journal of the Canadian Institute of Insolvency Practitioners (2011-present)
• Member, Law Student Writing Awards Committee, Insolvency Institute of Canada
• Bencher, Law Society of Saskatchewan (Saskatchewan, 2021-present)
• Chairperson, Conduct Investigation Committee, Law Society of Saskatchewan
• Director, Saskatchewan Jazz Festival Inc. (Saskatchewan, 1999-2006)
• Former President, Community Radio Society of Saskatoon, Inc.

• Panel Discussion, “Who Is Really Driving The Bus? Creditor-Initiated CCAA Proceedings,” chaired by Justice Shelly Fitzpatrick of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, Insolvency Institute of Canada Conference (Scottsdale, Arizona, September 26–28, 2024)
• Presenter at Canadian Bar Association (Saskatchewan Branch) Bankruptcy Section Meeting regarding “Saskatchewan’s First Reverse Vesting Order” (October 15, 2024)
• Lecturer and Deliverer, “Restructuring under the BIA and the CCAA,” Debtor-Creditor Update and Refresher Session, Law Society of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon, November 2022)
• Co-presenter, “Priming CRA? The Canada North Saga Continues & When the BIA is Not Paramount: Accommodating Lemare Lake Logging” Insolvency Institute of Canada Conference (Naples, Florida, October 2019)
• Co-presenter with Graham Purse and Paul Olfert, “Ten Practical Steps to Identify & Manage Risk,” Chartered Professional Accountants Saskatchewan Seminar (Regina, November 2018)
• “The Glorious Uncertainty of The Law: Taking and Enforcing Security in Saskatchewan,” 2017 Annual Review of Insolvency Law 27
• “Bankruptcy and Insolvency: Practical Advice on Managing Issues Arising From Business Failure,” Continuing Professional Development Webinar, Law Society of Saskatchewan (May 2015)
• “Municipal Insolvency: The Canadian Perspective,” The Journal of the Insolvency Institute of Canada (2014)
• “Rooted in Equity: The Jurisdiction of Canadian Courts to Allocate Restructuring and Realization Costs in Insolvency Proceedings,” The Journal of the Insolvency Institute of Canada (2012)
• “Court Ordered Charges, Including Critical Suppliers,” Annual Conference, Insolvency Institute of Canada (2012)
• “Asset Realization,” Insolvency & Restructuring Forum, CAIRP (2011)
• “Agricultural Insolvency: Challenges and Opportunities Unique to Restructuring Canadian Agricultural Enterprises,” Isaac Pitblado Lectures, Law Society of Manitoba, Manitoba Bar Association and University of Manitoba (2011)
• “Manufacturer Insolvency: Strategies For Retail Dealers to Manage The Challenges of Manufacturer Insolvency,” Western Canadian Advanced Insolvency Law & Practice Conference, Canadian Institute (Vancouver, 2009)
• “Selected Issues in Agricultural Insolvency,” Advanced Insolvency Law & Practice Conference, Canadian Institute (Calgary, 2006)
• “Preserving Value Through BIA Division I Proposals: Issues and Options,” Insolvency and Restructuring Forum, Canadian Association of Insolvency & Restructuring Professionals (Calgary, 2006)
• “Preserving the Value of a Business in Distress Through Use of the CCAA,” Raising Capital & Preserving The Business Seminar, Saskatchewan Legal Education Society Inc. (2006)
• “Agricultural Insolvencies,” Commercial Insolvency & Restructuring Forum, Canadian Association of Insolvency & Restructuring Professionals (Toronto, 2005)
• “Restructuring Challenges in Agriculture: The Legal Perspective,” Turnaround Management Association, Northwest Chapter (Calgary, 2004)

• Recognized in the 2025 edition (and since 2016) of Benchmark Canada (General Commercial)
• Recognized in the 2025 edition (and since 2013) of Benchmark Canada (Insolvency)
• Recognized in the 2025 edition (and since 2023) of Chambers Canada (Litigation: General Commercial, Saskatchewan)
• Recognized in the 2025 edition of Benchmark Canada (Litigation Stars)
• Recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Insolvency & Restructuring 2024
• Saskatchewan Jazz Festival Jim Hill Festival Builders Award in recognition of persons who have made major contributions to the success of the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival (2023)
• Recognized in the 2025 edition (and since 2007) of the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory (Corporate Commercial Litigation, Insolvency (Insolvency Litigation))
• Recognized in the 2025 edition (and since 2021) of the Best Lawyers in Canada (Bet-the-Company Litigation)
• Recognized in the 2025 edition (and since 2006) of the Best Lawyers in Canada (Corporate and Commercial Litigation)
• Recognized in the 2025 edition (and since 2008) of the Best Lawyers in Canada (Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law)
• Recognized in the 2024 (and 2021, 2016) edition of the Best Lawyers in Canada (Lawyer of the Year – Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law)
• Recognized in the 2022 edition (and since 2021) of Chambers Canada (Corporate/Commercial Law)
• Recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition/ROB Special Edition: Litigation 2019
• Recognized in the 2018 edition of the Best Lawyers in Canada (Lawyer of the Year – Corporate and Commercial Litigation)
• BV Peer Review Rated, Lexis-Nexis/Martindale-Hubbell