CLE Online

Welcome and Introduction

Fred R. Pletcher — Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Vancouver

Leo Raffin — McMillan LLP, Vancouver

• Delaware: key recent M&A developments
• comparison of US and Canadian M&A legal frameworks
• implications for boards and dealmakers

Sven O. Milelli — McCarthy Tétrault LLP, Vancouver
Michael G. Urbani — Stikeman Elliott LLP, Vancouver

Cross-Border IPOS: Challenges and Opportunities

• making the decision—the pros and cons of a cross-border vs. domestic IPO
• planning and coordination—understanding and managing the differences between Canadian and US laws, practices, and timing is the key to success
• the US JOBS Act—what it means for a Canadian company
• post-IPO considerations—reporting on both sides of the border
• challenges of a “northbound” IPO

Joseph A. Garcia — Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, Vancouver
Kathleen Keilty — Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, Vancouver
Riccardo A. Leofanti — Skadden Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, Toronto

Networking Lunch

Advising a Public Company with Operations in Challenging Jurisdictions

• what to do when your first world client faces third world problems, like allegations of human rights abuses, corruption, or environmental damage

Gordon R. Chambers — Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP, Vancouver
John Smith — Lawson Lundell LLP, Vancouver

Networking Break

Current Mid-Market M&A Trends—The Dealmaker's Perspective

• state of the mid-market update and review of key deal term trends
• perspectives from financial advisory and private equity experts

Jeremy Billan, CFA — Vice President, Tricor Pacific Capital, Vancouver
Andrew Kemper, CA, CBV — Associate Partner, Capital West Partners, Vancouver
Jonathan McCullough — McCullough O'Connor Irwin LLP, Vancouver
Tyler Smyrski — Partner, Yellow Point Equity Partners, Vancouver

Closing Questions and Comments