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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

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

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

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

In a perfect world all privately owned businesses would have impeccably maintained corporate records, contracts, employment relationships and regulatory filings. While such businesses do exist, ... Continued

Happy New Year and welcome to this issue of Business Matters, the newsletter of Clark Wilson’s Private Company Transactions Group. As many private company owners ... Continued

The Investment Canada Act (the “Act”) is a statute of general application governing investments in “Canadian businesses” by non-Canadians. The purpose of the Act is ... Continued

Foreign enterprises wishing to establish a Canadian subsidiary corporation have the choice of incorporating under the federal Canada Business Corporations Act (the “CBCA”) or the ... Continued

When selling a business it is common for the purchase and sale contract to include one or more adjustments to the purchase price. Adjustments may ... Continued

Last year was a difficult one for many corporations, and even bullish forecasts for the balance of this year indicate further challenges ahead. Sovereign debt ... Continued