Language is Key in Earn-Outs: PART 1
Earn-outs are very common these days in transactions where an owner is selling a business. I’m working on a number of transactions right now that ... Continued
Conditions to Closing
One term that you may hear when negotiating the sale of your business – or the purchase of a new business – is “conditions precedent” ... Continued
Rachelle Mezzarobba joins our partnership!
Please join us in congratulating Rachelle Mezzarobba on her new appointment as partner with us. Her hard work and dedication have resulted in many successes ... Continued
New 2017 Competition Act and Investment Canada Act Merger Thresholds
There are various thresholds for review of acquisitions of control of Canadian businesses by non-Canadian businesses. The review thresholds in the Competition Act and the ... Continued
Premier Clark visits our client Greenlight Innovation
Premier Clark visited our client Greenlight Innovation, a global leader in the supply of testing and manufacturing equipment for the hydrogen fuel cell, electrolyser, battery ... Continued
We helped Maple Bear Global Schools sell a valuable portion of its franchise business
Aaron Singer acted as counsel to Maple Bear Global Schools and LACES in connection with the US$50 million sale of the Maple Bear South American ... Continued
Proposed Changes to the Canada Business Corporations Act – How Could this Affect You?
Last month, the Government of Canada tabled Bill C-25 to amend the Canada Business Corporations Act (the “CBCA”). The objective of these amendments is to ... Continued
Representations & Warranties – No One-Size-Fits All
Private M&A purchase and sale agreements in Canada follow a very familiar pattern and typically include what can be described as the ‘usual representations and warranties’. ... Continued
New B.C. Technology Fund – Countdown to the Launch Begins
In December 2015, British Columbia Premier Christy Clark unveiled the first part of the BC government’s plan to accelerate the province’s high tech sector, announcing ... Continued
How to buy or sell a business
Don Sihota’s latest seminar–How to Buy or Sell a Business–will take place at our offices next Thursday, May 26, 2016 from 8:30 am to 1:00 ... Continued
Welcome Stephanie Mui
Clark Wilson welcomes Stephanie Mui as an associate with our Technology, Intellectual Property, Franchising and Private Company Transactions Groups. Stephanie has experience in technology licensing, ... Continued
The definitive guide to building a successful exit team
Don Sihota is participating in a panel discussion at Vancouver’s first annual Business Transitions Forum (November 25-26, 2015). The forum addresses how to build the ... Continued