Lexpert Roundup on the Business of Law
Lexpert identifies and reports on emerging business issues and practice areas in the business of law. Whether online, in our magazine or in the DealsWire e-newsletter, we chronicle deals and lawsuits of interest, and cover issues of broad concern to the legal profession and those who purchase legal services. We hope you enjoy this sampling of our latest content.
This week, in the Closed Transactions section of Lexpert DealsWire, we look at the legal teams on the acquisition of Halogen Software, as well as Total Energy Services' hostile takeover of Savanna Energy Services.
We also look at the players behind the sale of Promenade Shopping Centre and Source Energy Services' $175-million IPO.
Skirmishing not over in Eco Oro Minerals saga As the battle continues between Eco Oro Minerals and its dissident shareholders, the fight's true significance – the key role that full disclosure plays when private placements become a weapon in proxy battles – has yet to see broad daylight. Observers have characterized the key issues as being the extent to which the Ontario Securities Commission will tolerate private placement during proxy contests, and the problems that emanate from the joint jurisdiction that courts and securities commissions have over securities-related disputes in Canada.
Lexpert Special Edition – Corporate Law This week, Lexpert published its special edition on corporate law in the June edition of Report on Business magazine. (Click here to view the digital edition.) This special edition profiles Lexpert-ranked lawyers whose focus is in corporate law and relevant practice areas. Also included are feature articles on legal aspects of Canadian business issues.
Privilege Threatened A ruling that threatens the concept of "common-interest" privilege has shaken the foundations of transactional law.
The Canadian Advantage Even public companies in the US, accustomed to lower-cost alternatives, are starting to see the benefits of the "bought deal" mechanism for issuing equity.
Deals Seeking Purpose Special purpose acquisition corporations have caught on in recent years. Could this quirky investment vehicle have broader use in M&A?
'Progress Begets Progress' Corporate boards are still dominated by men, but the merits of gender diversity are gaining sway.
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