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Welcome and Introduction

David J. Jennings — Irwin, White & Jennings, Vancouver

Buying and Selling a Business

• standard form agreement
• key drafting issues
• form of payment
• representations and warranties
• indemnities
• due diligence

David J. Jennings — Irwin, White & Jennings, Vancouver

Networking Break

Buying and Selling a Business, cont’d

Key Drafting Issues

• what is the meaning of boilerplate provisions?
• when are those boilerplate provisions relevant, and when should they be removed?
• why are the boilerplate clauses worded the way they are?

David A. Allard — Lawson Lundell LLP, Vancouver

Short Networking Lunch (provided)

Solicitors’ Legal Opinions

• when is it reasonable to provide a legal opinion?
• practical tips on drafting legal opinions

David A. Allard — Lawson Lundell LLP, Vancouver

Shareholders' Agreements

• standard form agreement
• key business and legal issues
• obligations to sell
• rights of first refusal
• transfer restrictions

Dayna M. Forsyth — Irwin, White & Jennings, Vancouver

Networking Break

Shareholders' Agreements, cont’d

Closing Questions and Comments