When we structure private equity funds, whether through a mutual fund trust, limited partnership or certain other entities, considerable time is spent on the income tax issues. We examine the deductibility of the management fees. We consider strategies for delivering
April 2019
There’s snow business like snow business: considerations for your off-season acquisition
Eastern Canada’s ski season has officially come to a close. However, there is more reason than ever to keep an eye on the moguls. While activities on the slopes may have ceased, market activity is often at its peak during…
Building the health systems of tomorrow: dealmaking and the future of the life sciences sector
EY has recently published a year-in-review report for deal making in the global life sciences industry. The publication features some interesting statistics about deal activity in the past year, and makes predictions about which trends will carry forward into the…
Cannabis and corporate governance: time for grow ops to grow up?
Since the legalization of recreational cannabis on October 17, 2018, the Canadian cannabis industry has experienced a significant boom. In its 2018 Cannabis Report, Deloitte predicted that legal sales of marijuana are expected to generate up to $4.34 billion…
Fintech is thriving! Global investment more than doubles in 2018
KPMG recently published its “Pulse of Fintech” report on global investment in fintech for H2 2018. Here’s what you need to know:
- Global investment in fintech companies hit $111.8B in 2018 (with 2,196 deals), more than doubling global fintech investment
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Continued robust VC investment and PE mega-deals take the spotlight in a review of the 2018 VC & PE Canadian market
A recent report released by the Canadian Venture Capital Private Equity Association (CVCA) entitled “VC & PE Canadian Market Overview 2018” (the Report) reviews the current strength of Canadian venture capital (VC) investment and very…
Outlook for 2019: cross-border M&A and post-merger integration
Despite a general environment of uncertainty, 2018 was quite active in the cross-border M&A arena. However, observers expect a global drop for this year, especially for the mega-deals (i.e. transactions with deal values exceeding $10 billion) amid uncertainty over Brexit…