Acquiring Contracts in the Purchase of a Business
When acquiring a business, often a key component is the contracts to which the company is a party to. Whether they are contracts with customers ... Continued
Unanimous Shareholder Agreements and Section 137 of the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia): A Comparison
Shareholder agreements are a frequently used tool when individuals or companies establish a new company or invest in an existing company. In general terms, a ... Continued
Patent Due Diligence in M&A Transactions
Intellectual property assets, such as registered patent rights, are routinely becoming a more substantial component of a company’s overall value when a merger or acquisition ... Continued
Buying or Selling a Business in BC – Labour and Employment Considerations
Employees are a valuable asset of any successful business. However, in the context of the purchase and sale of a business, buyers and sellers often ... Continued
Taking a Closer Look at Non-Disclosure Agreements
A Non-Disclosure Agreement (“NDA”) is often the first agreement entered into in an M&A transaction. During the initial stages of a proposed transaction the parties ... Continued
New Social Enterprise Entities – Community Contribution Companies
On May 14, 2012, in response to demand for social enterprise investment options, amendments to the British Columbia Business Corporations Act (the “Act“) received Royal ... Continued
Update – Competition Tribunal Releases Its Decision in CCS Merger Case
Earlier this year we discussed proceedings commenced by the Commissioner of Competition for an order dissolving (unwinding) the purchase by CCS Corporation (“CCS“) of the ... Continued
Business Owners Beware – Protect your Business by Properly Documenting Contracts with Managers
Business owners hoping to expand or transition their businesses sometimes hire a senior management level employee on the understanding that such an employee will work ... Continued
Happy New Year – 2012
Happy New Year and welcome to Business Matters, the newsletter of Clark Wilson’s Private Company Transaction Group. Last year was a busy year for our ... Continued
Private Company M&A Deals: FAQ
What is the best structure for a purchase and sale transaction from a tax perspective? While this is a question we are frequently asked, it ... Continued
Competition Bureau Seeks Order Unwinding British Columbia Purchase Transaction
In light of recent proceedings commenced by the Commissioner of Competition, parties to purchase and sale transactions (including those that fall below the thresholds for ... Continued
Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act
The Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act (the “NFP Act”) came into force on October 17, 2011. The NFP Act replaces Part II of the Canada Corporations ... Continued