On this episode, Blair McCreadie is joined by Andrea Johnson, Partner and Global Co-Head of Dentons Private Equity group, to discuss recent insights gleaned from Dentons’ exclusive report, Beyond Borders Private equity fund managers’ survey of

Bill C-32: The expanded audit powers of the Canada Revenue Agency

Nov 15th, 2023 15m 9s

In response to the Fall Economic Statement of 2022, the federal government has taken steps to reinforce the Canada Revenue Agency’s ability to unravel tax avoidance schemes by expanding their audit powers. In this episode, tax lawyers Jacob Yau

Key takeaways for Canadian companies on the use of clawback policies

Aug 23rd, 2023 15m 18s

On this episode, Ben Iscoe and Larysa Workewych explore the current use of clawback policies in Canada as well as the implications of new requirements implemented by the Securities and Exchange Commission expected to take effect on October 2, 2

Challenges and opportunities in the electrification boom

Jun 21st, 2023 35m 19s

Decarbonization has become a central focus for many businesses. While every sector in the global economy is facing different pressures to revamp and decarbonize their footprints – metals and mining companies have been presented with the unique

The shifting tides of cross-border M&A

May 23rd, 2023 25m 29s

Global M&A has shifted over the last year as investors take stock after 2021’s whirlwind of dealmaking. Macro pressures (including inflation, rising interest rates, geopolitical unrest and ongoing supply-chain disruption) have given acquirers c

Corporate governance trends in the not-for-profit sector

Jan 26th, 2023 15m 8s

Executives in the not-for-profit sector manage ever-changing corporate governance issues, including responding to geopolitical shifts, keeping up with the war for talent, reconnecting with key stakeholders, and re-imagining strategy, culture, a

M&A and MAEs: Key considerations when drafting agreements

Nov 25th, 2022 23m 26s

Material Adverse Effect clauses (or “MAEs”) are customary in M&A transactions. When the COVID-19 pandemic put the applicability of these provisions under the microscope, courts and industry leaders were called upon to interpret how and when suc

Privacy class actions in Canada – The pitfalls and path forward

Jul 7th, 2022 18m 29s

In this episode, Blair McCreadie speaks with Sean Bhagwandin, General Counsel at Nissan Canada Inc. and Kirsten Thompson, National Privacy and Cybersecurity lead at Dentons, on the trends influencing the outcomes of judicial cases in privacy li

ESG considerations for businesses in Canada

May 18th, 2022 12m 20s

In Canada, ESG issues are at the forefront of corporate thinking as a source of risk and opportunity – from regulations, standards and setting sights on the future. In this episode, Blair McCreadie is joined by Toronto Litigation partner Dina A

Responding to emerging legal trends to mitigate and manage risk

Apr 20th, 2022 11m 12s

Chief Legal Officers are increasingly relied on as key business partners to manage and mitigate risks in their organizations. In this episode, Blair McCreadie speaks with Toronto litigation partner Michael Schafler to discuss the emerging legal

How personal estate planning can impact your business’ bottom line

Apr 14th, 2022 11m 12s

In this episode, Blair McCreadie speaks with Toronto trusts and estates partner Blair Botsford to discuss the intersection of business and personal planning and how getting your personal affairs in order can add significant value to your busine

Disruption in Canada’s insurance market

Apr 15th, 2021 13m 20s

Canada has long been seen as a key player in the global insurance industry. With increasing M&A and consolidation in the Canadian market, alongside heightened regulatory activity both federally and provincially, what challenges are on the horiz

Canada’s competitive advantage in the global cannabis sector

Dec 21st, 2020 21m 17s

Canadian Cannabis companies have a unique window of opportunity to retain the leading position in this growing global sector. Having passed the two-year 'canniversary' of the federal Cannabis Act, and with more than 1,000 new cannabis retail st

Preparing for privacy modernization in Canada

Nov 17th, 2020 18m 18s

Privacy modernization is underway in Canada, following the trend that started in 2018 when the European Union enacted the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Since then, more than 60 jurisdictions around the world have enacted or propos

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