Upcoming Event: “How to Buy or Sell a Business” on April 10th, 2025
Thinking about selling your business or making your next big acquisition? Don’t go in unprepared—join us for an exclusive confidential half-day seminar that will equip ... Continued
Employee Ownership Trusts: An Introduction for Business Owners
As discussed in our prior article on Employee Ownership Trusts, Canadian business owners report that finding a buyer is a significant obstacle to succession planning. ... Continued
David Ford Quoted by Canadian Family Offices
Clark Wilson Family Office partner David Ford, FEA was interviewed by Canadian Family Offices for the article, “Buying and selling a business: ‘Earnouts are the new reality’”. Many have heard of ... Continued
David Ford Interviewed by Canadian Family Offices
Clark Wilson Family Office partner David Ford, FEA was interviewed by Canadian Family Offices for the article, “Seven dos and don’ts in M&A deals“. Canadian Family Offices ... Continued
Using Shareholders’ Agreements to Avoid Deadlock in Family Enterprises
1. Shareholders’ Agreements 101 The shareholders of a company are its owners, holding basic rights such as appointing directors and sharing in the company’s profits. ... Continued
Ensuring Continuity of Family Vision & Values in the Family Enterprise
1. Family Business Philosophy Every family has their own vision, values, and business philosophy. However, putting this vision and philosophy into practice in the family ... Continued
Best Lawyers in Canada 2021
Congratulations to 28 of Clark Wilson’s lawyers for being peer-selected for the 15th edition of Best Lawyers in Canada 2021. These lawyers have been recognized for their ... Continued
Electronic Documents and the Enforceability of Electronic Signatures
While physical distancing rules are likely to remain in effect for the foreseeable future, businesses must continue forward in the context of what is now ... Continued
Rights of an IP Licensee Following the Insolvency of a Licensor
As technology companies continue to try and navigate the coronavirus pandemic, there are a number of questions that continue to arise related to performance under ... Continued
COVID-19: Frequently Asked Questions for Technology and Emerging Companies
How do I apply for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy?
Shareholders’ Agreements for Early-Stage Companies – Do I Need One for My Company?
With Vancouver Startup Week 2019 taking place this week, our Technology Transactions Practice Group is sharing a series of articles with tips and strategies for ... Continued
Best Lawyers in Canada 2020
Congratulations to 21 of Clark Wilson’s lawyers for being peer-selected for the 14th edition of Best Lawyers in Canada 2020. These lawyers have been recognized ... Continued