Northwest Securities Institute
Course Date: February 21, 2003
Northwest Securities Institute
Course Date: February 21, 2003
Welcome and Introduction
David J. Jennings — Irwin, White & Jennings, Vancouver
Buying and Selling a Business
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standard form agreement
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key drafting issues
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form of payment
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representations and warranties
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indemnities
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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
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