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Speaking Engagements
How to Enhance the Probability of a Successful Mediation
June 12, 2023
Pascale Dionne-Bourassa moderated a panel discussion entitled "How to Enhance the Probability of a Successful Mediation", organized by the Quebec Division of the Canadian Bar Association.
Strategies to Manage New, Complex and Conflicting Sanctions
June 08, 2023
Lincoln Caylor spoke on a panel 22nd Annual Canadian Flagship Canadian Forum on Anti-Money Laundering & Financial Crime, presented by The Canadian Institute. The panel focused on the continually evolving Russia sanctions in 2023 and moving into 2024, and the interaction of coordinated sanctions measures amongst Canada, the United States and the European Union.
Mexico and Canada Not as Aggressive on Forced Labor Bans but Expect More
June 07, 2023
International Trade Today reported on a recent webinar featuring Jessica Horwitz, where she spoke with Eduardo Sotelo Cauduro of Sanchez Devanny, and Angela Santos of ArentFox Schiff, on forced labour compliance, requirements in the USMCA region and best practices for a practical and effective supply chain diligence and compliance program.
Advising Tech-Enabled Startup Companies
May 30, 2023
Ahmed Elmallah spoke at the Advising Tech-Enabled Startup Companies LESA Webinar.
The program focused on pressures, challenges and opportunities faced by startup companies. Ahmed and his co-presenters identified common issues and associated legal risks, and helped attendees develop strategies to address them.
Land Use Compatibility
May 30, 2023
Andrew Jeanrie spoke at The Six-Minute Municipal Lawyer 2023, presented by the Law Society of Ontario on land use compatibility.
Building B.C.'s ESG Advantage
May 26, 2023
Sharon Singh moderated the panel held at the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's Building B.C.'s ESG Advantage event. The panel of ESG practitioners discussed strategies for the integration of ESG plans into day-to-day operations as well as the importance of training and upskilling our workforce.
Michelle Yung on The Future of Commercial Leasing
May 19, 2023
Michelle Yung spoke at the Future of Commercial Leasing 2023 program, presented by the Pacific Business & Law Institute. She explored the emerging trends affecting the commercial leasing sector and gave suggestions on how to react.
International Judgment Enforcement & Recognition
May 18, 2023
Maureen Ward spoke on a panel at the ThoughtLeaders4Fire conference in Portugal regarding international judgment enforcement and recognition.
The conference brought together speakers from around the globe to discuss asset recovery trends and developments in an international context.
Building Effective Partnerships with Indigenous Communities
May 11, 2023
Sharon Singh spoke at the Haskayne School of Business, at the Building Effective Partnerships with Indigenous Communities session. She discussed the legal duties of boards, the current legal and policy requirements and best practices on Thursday, February 23 and Thursday, May 11, 2023.
Tax Executives Institute: The Future of the General Anti-Avoidance Rule
May 09, 2023
In light of the recently proposed amendments to "modernize" the General Anti-Avoidance Rule (GAAR) as part of the 2023 Federal Budget, Anu Nijhawan and Jehad Haymour presented at the Tax Executives Institute Annual Canadian Tax Conference on the Future of GAAR.
Managing the Cross-Border M&A Process
May 04, 2023
Adam Weryha spoke on a panel entitled Managing the Cross-Border M&A Process—Client and Lawyer’s Perspective at the American Bar Association's 2023 ILS Annual Conference, which was held under the theme of Back Together.
Exploring the Latest Trends and Strategies for Cross-Border De-SPAC Transactions
May 03, 2023
Gordon Cameron moderated an insightful panel entitled SPACs Are Dead; Long Live the De-SPAC! A Discussion on Trends, Structures, Strategies on Cross-Border “De-SPAC” Transactions by U.S.-listed Special Purpose Acquisition Companies at the American Bar Association's 2023 ILS Annual Conference, which was held under the theme of Back Together.
Jessica Horwitz on the Future of Nearshoring
April 21, 2023
Jessica Horwitz co-presented on the topic of Nearshoring at the 1st ANADE Trinational Seminar—Mexico-United States-Canada.
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