Reduce risk. Protect value. Execute with confidence.
Join Pratibha Sharma and David Ford, Partners at Clark Wilson LLP, alongside a distinguished group of senior advisors in tax, valuation, deal advisory, and private debt financing, for a half-day seminar designed for business owners preparing for a sale, acquisition, or succession event.
This seminar brings together legal, tax, valuation, and financing expertise to help you approach a business sale or acquisition with clarity and confidence.
Who Should Attend
This seminar is strongly recommended for:
- Business owners with $5M–$50M+ in annual revenue
- Buyers and sellers considering a transaction now or in the future
- Owners planning succession, exit, or growth through acquisition
Attendance is confidential. You are not required to disclose your reason for attending.
What You Will Learn
Participants will gain practical, transaction-focused insight on how to:
- Prepare your business for sale
- Determine the value of your business
- Structure the best deal to protect your wealth
- Negotiate effectively when buying or selling a business
Included With Registration
Your registration includes a complimentary one-hour consultation with each firm represented by the speakers — offering personalized, high-value guidance beyond the seminar itself.
Featured Speakers
- Pratibha Sharma, Business and M&A Lawyer, Clark Wilson LLP
- David Ford, FEA, CEPA, Business and M&A Lawyer, Clark Wilson LLP
- Kevin Walsh, Tax Partner, Walsh King LLP
- Erica McGuinness, Partner, Deal Advisory, Sequeira Partners
- Ken Tarry, Partner, Deal Advisory, Sequeira Partners
- Derek Strong, Managing Director, Western Canada, Fiera Private Debt
Event Details
Location: Clark Wilson LLP, 900 – 885 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PST
Tickets: $75 early bird | $125 after February 5
All net proceeds from this event will be donated to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.
Register Here to secure your spot. Space is limited.

