Technology and creativity: keys to unlocking real estate?

By Samantha Sarkozi (Toronto) on December 11, 2018 Posted in Real estate, Technology and innovation

With increasing globalization, shifting demographics and advancing technologies, just to name a few, society is changing rapidly. These changes, as reflected by evolving tastes, preferences and needs, influence both how and where people live and work. As part of their joint publication, Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2019 (the Report), PwC and the Urban Land … Continue reading

NAFTA and how free trade negotiations are impacting Canadian M&A activity

By Pierre-François Tétreault (Montreal) on September 13, 2018 Posted in M&A

The President of the United States recently made headlines when he announced that the United States and Mexico had reached a new bilateral trade deal to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and that the countries were prepared to move forward without Canada. Although Canada rejoined the NAFTA negotiations thereafter, the US announcement … Continue reading

Hidden dangers in M&A: bribery and corruption

By Troy Ungerman (Toronto) on July 29, 2014 Posted in Antitrust, competition and regulatory, Corporate finance

Embarking on an international M&A transaction can be an exhilarating time for any company, although there are a host of business and legal issues involved in choosing an appropriate target. One issue that often gets overlooked is the target company’s anti-corruption and bribery practices. As Canadian companies continue to grab up international market space, they … Continue reading