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
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
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
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
Brock Smith presents to tech incubator on M&A
On November 23, 2011, Brock Smith of our Technology group was in Kamloops to present on the Anatomy of an M&A Deal. The presentation was ... Continued
Amaan Gangji joins Clark Wilson
Clark Wilson LLP is pleased to welcome Amaan Gangji as an associate within our Corporate & Commercial, Private Company Transactions, Commercial Lending and Infrastructure & ... 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