Business Law and Corporate Law

In the sale of a privately held business, one of the most consequential elements is the negotiation of the purchase agreement. While buyers typically control the first draft, the terms are often weighted in their favour—particularly around pricing mechanics, post-closing liabilities, and representations and warranties

When negotiating the sale or acquisition of a privately held business, the Letter of Intent (LOI) is often the first formal document exchanged between the parties.

In FPS Food Process Solutions Corporation v. XTL Inc., 2025 BCCA 305, the BC Court of Appeal clarified three critical commercial dispute issues...