Allan Lipman

Allan is a senior commercial lawyer who advises financial institutions, corporate clients, insolvency professionals and business owners on complex disputes, restructurings and insolvency matters. 

His practice spans commercial litigation, creditor remedies, security enforcement, shareholder and partnership disputes, and the resolution of distressed business relationships.

Over the course of his career, Allan has represented chartered banks, commercial lenders, licensed insolvency trustees, receivers and corporate clients in sophisticated commercial matters.  He brings particular depth to secured lending and enforcement, the recovery and restructuring of impaired loans, and the legal and commercial issues arising from insolvency proceedings.  He also advises on corporate reorganizations and mergers and acquisitions involving complex business and financial considerations.

Known for sound judgment and strategic insight, Allan approaches difficult legal and commercial circumstances with a clear understanding of his clients’ objectives. He draws on decades of experience to develop practical, tailored solutions that balance legal risk with commercial realities whether through negotiation, restructuring or litigation.

Before joining Loopstra Nixon, Allan was a co-founding partner of Lipman, Zener & Waxman along with Myles Waxman and Bill Zener in 1976, the predecessor to Spetter Zeitz Klaiman. There, he established a longstanding practice serving institutional and commercial clients.

Allan has also contributed extensively to the profession.  He has lectured financial institutions and insolvency professionals on secured transactions, the Personal Property Security Act, the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, and commercial loan restructurings and realizations.  A committed mentor, he has supported the development of junior lawyers and articling students throughout his career.

Outside the office, Allan particularly cherishes the opportunity to share meaningful life experiences and create lasting memories with his four grandchildren. His commitment to supporting young people is also reflected in his involvement with DANI, where he has contributed to fundraising initiatives benefiting adults with autism. He also enjoys spending time with family, attending the theatre and playing golf.