Geoffrey Spencer, Partner at our St. John’s office, has been admitted to the Insolvency Institute of Canada (IIC). The IIC is an organization comprised of some of the most senior and experienced practitioners in the insolvency field in Canada. The membership of the IIC is cross-disciplinary and is drawn from the legal, accounting, financial and academic professions. Membership is by invitation only and is strictly limited.
Congratulations Geoffrey on this well deserved achievement.
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