The Accidental Contract?
Before contracts are documented in a written agreement that is signed by all parties, the terms of the agreement are often negotiated verbally or by ... Continued
2014 Investment Canada Act and Competition Act Thresholds
The Investment Canada Act (ICA) threshold for 2014 for direct acquisitions of Canadian businesses by non-Canadian WTO investors is $354 million (book value of the ... Continued
Buying a Business? Considerations for Preventing Post-Closing Competition and Protecting the Goodwill of the Acquired Business
Following the sale of a business, it is fairly common for the seller to remain involved in the business as an employee or contractor for ... Continued
Reminder About the Importance of Using Your Company’s Full Legal Name
A relatively recent case out of the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan serves as a good reminder as to why all companies must indicate their corporate ... Continued
Update on Community Contribution Companies
This is a follow up to our October 2012 Business Matters article. As of July 29, 2013, you will be able to incorporate a Community ... Continued
Minimizing Tax on the Sale of Your Business: The Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption
There are several tax planning strategies that are used to minimize the capital gains tax that is payable when a business owner sells the shares ... Continued
Vikram Dhir, Sarah Jones and Satinder Sidhu Join the Partnership
We are very pleased to announce that Vikram Dhir, Sarah Jones and Satinder Sidhu have joined the partnership at Clark Wilson LLP. Vikram practices in ... Continued
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
Clark Wilson LLP ranked in top mining M&A of 2012
Clark Wilson LLP ranked in the top 20 on BIV’s “Top mining mergers and acquisitions of 2012” list by dollar value. The list recognizes agents ... 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