Associate announcement

Thornton Grout Finnigan Welcomes Alexandra Nicu

Alexandra is an associate of the Restructuring and Litigation practice groups at TGF

October 7, 2026

Alexandra Nicu is an associate of the Restructuring and Litigation practice groups at TGF. She initially joined the firm as a summer student, after which she returned to complete her articles. Alexandra has worked alongside TGF lawyers on a range of restructuring and commercial litigation matters and is often commended for her strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Alexandra graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School, where she honed her advocacy skills through her clinical work and mooting experiences. She served as a student caseworker with Parkdale Community Legal Services, a pro bono legal clinic, assisting individuals facing immigration and citizenship challenges. She also volunteered with the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic, advocating for reforms to strengthen legal protections and supports for survivors of gender-based violence.

Prior to law school, Alexandra earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto. There, she held leadership roles in several student organizations, experiences that strengthened her teamwork and problem-solving skills and continued to shape her approach to legal practice.

Thornton Grout Finnigan LLP

Thornton Grout Finnigan LLP (“TGF”) is a Canadian boutique law firm with an office located in the financial district of Toronto, Ontario, practicing exclusively in two areas: litigation and restructuring. Our practice is focused, our expertise deep and our approach efficient. TGF is widely recognized for its leading national and international commercial litigation and insolvency practice, which is reflected in the high profile retainers it has enjoyed over the years and its wide range of clients including financial institutions, regulatory agencies, publicly traded companies and officers and directors.

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