Corporate Governance & Compliance
Look, nobody wakes up excited about compliance frameworks, but they're kinda essential if you wanna sleep at night. We've guided companies through some pretty gnarly regulatory situations.
What We Actually Do:
- Board structure and directorship matters (yes, including those awkward conflicts)
- Securities law compliance - TSX, CSE, and cross-listings
- ESG frameworks that don't just look good on paper
- Anti-corruption programs (FCPA, Canadian Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act)
- Internal investigations when things go sideways
Recent Win:
Helped a mid-size tech firm restructure their board before their Series C. The original setup would've given investors heartburn - we fixed it in three weeks, deal closed smooth.
Key Legislation We Work With:
- Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA)
- Ontario Business Corporations Act (OBCA)
- Securities regulations across provincial jurisdictions
- Sarbanes-Oxley Act (for dual-listed entities)
Lead Attorney: Margaret Chen, J.D., LL.M.
15 years handling governance issues. Former in-house counsel at a Big Five bank. She's seen every board drama you can imagine and then some.
