WeirFoulds represents Benefit Partners Inc. in the completion of its acquisition by People Corporation
On November 28, 2018, Benefit Partners Inc. (“Benefit Partners” or “BPI”) announced the completion of its acquisition by People Corporation (TSX-V: PEO). WeirFoulds represented Benefit Partners Inc. and its principals, […]
WeirFoulds Partner Rob Eberschlag recognized in Lexpert Leading Canadian Lawyers in Global Mining
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partner, Rob Eberschlag, has been listed in the 2018/19 edition of the Lexpert Leading Canadian Lawyers in Global Mining. Rob is a well-regarded corporate and […]
WeirFoulds represents Optiv Security in acquisition of Conexsys
On November 13, 2017 Optiv Security, a market-leading provider of end-to-end cyber security solutions announced that it is continuing to accelerate its growth strategy by acquiring Conexsys, a Toronto-based security […]
Corporate Governance for Municipally-Owned Local Electricity Distribution Utilities
Local distribution electricity utilities (“LDCs”) have been a source of stable and predictable income for their municipal owners. That is in large measure a result of the fact that LDCs are providing a monopoly service overseen by a regulator charged with the obligation, among other things, to ensure the stability of the LDCs.
Energy/Tax Law Update 2015
The 2015 Ontario Budget, released on April 23, includes proposed measures that are intended to set the stage for consolidation within Ontario’s electricity distribution sector. At a high level, the measures are a limited-duration reduction of barriers to private sector investment in municipally owned electricity utilities (MEUs).
Canada’s Federal Court of Appeal Endorses a Forward-Looking Approach to Prevention of Competition
WeirFoulds Partner Ralph Kroman on Canada’s Broader Anti-Spam Law: US Communications are at Risk.
Consolidation of Ontario’s Electricity Distribution Sector
Background The Province’s Distribution Sector Review Panel has issued a Report recommending major changes in the electricity distribution sector. If carried out, the recommendations will have significant impacts on municipalities […]
Canada’s New Appetite for Antitrust Litigation: Cross-Border Mergers will be Scrutinized
Commissioner of Competition v CCS Corporation marks the first time since 2006 that the Competition Bureau challenged a merger before Canada’s Competiton Tribunal. The resulting decision, in the Commissioner’s favour, […]
Quiz: Mergers and Acquisitions
How would you resolve these case situations?
Case Law Update: TA & K Enterprises Inc v Suncor Energy Products Inc
2011 ONCA 613 (Released September 27, 2011) Franchise – Arthur Wishart Act – Disclosure Document – One-year Term – Franchise Fee In this decision, the Court of Appeal for Ontario […]
Quiz: Mergers and Acquisitions – Risk Management
Mergers and acquisitions and other major business transactions are complex and involve myriad issues. As transactions evolve, the pace of decision-making can become fast and furious.