Competition Bureau to Publish Merger Register
UPDATE: The Merger Register went live on March 9, 2012. The Competition Bureau will, at “the beginning of March”, start publishing a “Merger Register” on its website that will disclose certain...
View ArticleDoing business in Canada – Competition and foreign investment laws
The federal Competition Act sets out a framework to promote and maintain fair competition and applies to Canadians and non-Canadians alike. The chapter on Competition and Foreign Investment Laws (pdf...
View ArticleSeminar: Norton Rose Fulbright’s 7th Annual Mergers & Acquisitions School
On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 to Wednesday, October 22, 2014 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm (US/Central), Norton Rose Fulbright will be presenting its 7th Annual Mergers & Acquisitions School for...
View ArticleThe hazards of intellectual property issues in employment agreements
This blog post was co-written with Brian Chau, an Associate in Norton Rose Fulbright’s Toronto office. Businesses of all sizes are increasingly becoming aware of the strategic and commercial value...
View ArticleDoing business in Canada: M&A considerations
Canada is a top destination for foreign companies and investors attracted to our wealth of natural resources, stable and sound political and financial systems, and world-class infrastructure. While...
View ArticlePotential pitfalls for sellers in M&A transactions
In private M&A transactions, many complex issues can arise. Keeping track of the various issues that need to be addressed is often onerous, leading to mistakes that may disadvantage a seller during...
View ArticlePre-transaction confidentiality agreements: sword or shield?
A recent lawsuit has again highlighted the importance of the terms of confidentiality agreements entered into between potential targets and acquirers in advance of an M&A transaction. Background It...
View ArticleHow deal team size can help produce post-transaction synergies
Regardless of whether the parties are public or private, the potential synergies that can be gained from an M&A transaction are among the most common reasons cited by acquirers when justifying...
View ArticlePre-transaction confidentiality agreements: sword or shield?
A recent lawsuit has again highlighted the importance of the terms of confidentiality agreements entered into between potential targets and acquirers in advance of an M&A transaction. Background It...
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