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Restructuring in a challenging economy
Lawyers expect insolvencies to rise in 2021, along with the use of reverse vesting orders
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When a purchaser can renege
Decision first in Canada to consider whether purchaser could refuse to close deal due to pandemic
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Boards take stock of ESG
Social movements such as #MeToo and Black Lives Matter, concerns over pay equity and the environment and increased requirements for reporting and transparency are all challenging corporate boards
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Covid hasn’t slowed capital markets
From traditional IPOs to reverse takeovers to capital pool companies and a growing number of SPACs, there seem to be more options than ever for companies to access public capital markets
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Big Deals

Partnership created for making of 1500 affordable housing units
The Government of Canada, the Government of Quebec, the Fonds de solidarité FTQ and Ivanhoé Cambridge have teamed up to make $120 million available to cooperatives
Agreement between Canada and Air Canada on liquidity program finalized
Air Canada and the Government of Canada have entered into a series of debt and equity financing agreements that will allow Air Canada to access up to approximately $6 billion in liquidity through the ...

Editorials

Tim Wilbur- Editorial
Let’s celebrate making it through 2020
When looking back at an unforgettable year like 2020, one’s first thought is likely “Thank God that is over.”
Tim Wilbur- Editorial
The meteoric ascendance (and challenges) of tech
Technology is everywhere these days, from our kitchen table Zoom calls to the peak of the stock markets
Tim Wilbur- Editorial
First the bad news, then the good
When the litigation department is needed, it is usually not good news
Tim Wilbur- Editorial
Canada’s global leadership on energy
The energy sector in Canada is often covered in a very polarized manner
Tim Wilbur- Editorial
Short-term delays and long-term shifts
Short-term delays and long-term shifts
Tim Wilbur- Editorial
A new market matures as the old evolves
Cannabis is the new kid on the block in agriculture
Tim Wilbur- Editorial
Disrupting the Disruptors
For the technology industry, the idea of disruption has often been used in the positive sense.
Tim Wilbur- Editorial
The Future of Mining
Traditionally, when people speak about innovation, industries such as technology, manufacturing or even retail may come to mind.
Tim Wilbur- Editorial
Leading corporate lawyers tackle complexity
Welcome to the Lexpert Special Edition on Finance and M&A. In this issue, alongside the biographical information about Lexpert-ranked lawyers, we bring you topical articles including our Top 10 Deals of 2019.
Jean Cumming – Editorial
Time Management by the Hour
This is my last editorial for Lexpert Magazine so I want to give you something useful, a piece of practical wisdom.