Whether you are considering selling your business, acquiring another company, planning for succession, or positioning your business for future growth, understanding the legal, tax, valuation, and financing implications is critical to achieving a successful outcome.
Join David Ford and Pratibha Sharma, Business and M&A Lawyers at Clark Wilson LLP, alongside Kam Nat, Partner (Tax) at BDO, Mike Kuiack, M&A Advisor at BK Capital, and Derek Strong, Managing Director (Western Canada) at Fiera Private Debt, for a practical, half-day seminar designed to help business owners navigate the complexities of buying or selling a business.
Drawing on decades of combined experience and hundreds of completed transactions, our speakers will provide practical insights into the key considerations that can impact the value, structure, financing, and success of a business transaction.
Who Should Attend
This seminar is ideal for:
- Business owners with annual revenues of $5M–$50M+
- Entrepreneurs considering the purchase of a business
- Owners planning for succession or ownership transition
- Family businesses preparing for future growth or exit
- Buyers and sellers looking to better understand the transaction process
Attendance is confidential, and participants are not required to disclose their reasons for attending.
What You Will Learn
Participants will gain practical insight into:
- Preparing a business for sale
- Understanding and enhancing business value
- Legal considerations when buying or selling a business
- Tax planning strategies that can improve transaction outcomes
- Financing options available for acquisitions and growth
- Structuring transactions to protect wealth and reduce risk
- Negotiating and executing successful business transactions
- Succession planning and ownership transition strategies
Featured Speakers
David Ford, Business and M&A Lawyer, Clark Wilson LLP
With over 20 years of experience and dozens and dozens of transactions behind him, David has the experience and knowledge to protect your interests through the process of buying or selling your business.
Pratibha Sharma, Business and M&A Lawyer, Clark Wilson LLP
Having successfully helped with hundreds of transactions over 18 years of practice, including share and asset purchase and sale transactions, management buyouts and family business ownership transitions, Pratibha is a practical, experienced and engaged M&A lawyer for your next business sale or purchase.
Kam Nat, Partner, Tax, BDO Canada
Kam is a Tax Partner with over 20 years of experience advising privately held businesses and high-net-worth individuals on tax planning, reorganizations, estates, and M&A.
Mike Kuiack, M&A Advisor, BK Capital
Since 1995, Mike has provided sell-side, buy-side and independent services on more than 100 M&A projects, including due diligence, structuring, financing, pricing/valuation, and business planning.
Derek Strong, Managing Director Western Canada, Fiera Private Debt
Derek spent 30 years at Roynat Capital supporting mid-market growth and transition financing and led BC and Alberta operations, funding over $1B in transactions. He recently joined Fiera Private Debt.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Registration and light breakfast begin at 8:00 a.m. Lunch and networking will follow the seminar.
Location: Morgan Creek Golf Course – Creekside Room
3500 Morgan Creek Way
Surrey, BC V3Z 0J9
Registration
Early Bird Registration: $75 (until September 7, 2026)
Regular Registration: $125 per person
We are proud that all net proceeds from this seminar will be donated to the Surrey Food Bank, helping support individuals and families throughout our community.
Register Today. Space is limited. Register now to secure your spot.